UK Spouse Visa Frequently Asked Questions

The UK spouse visa is for those who are married to British citizens and settled status (hold indefinite leave to remain in the UK. The spouse visa category is also applicable to those with leave as a refugee, leave under Appendix EU, or with leave as a Turkish worker or Businessperson.

Where can I make Spouse Visa application?

Individuals who can apply for a spouse visa from outside the UK should apply in the country of origin/residence. People who are in the UK but have been granted a leave of six months or less, such as visitors, will require to leave the UK and apply for entry clearance as a spouse.

How to make a UK Spouse visa Application?

The application are made using an online application form, people require to choose whether they are applying from inside the UK or outside of the UK.

What are the required documents for a Spouse visa?

While you are preparing for the application, it is required to make sure that documents are prepared, as some specific documents need to be dated before the date of the application is submitted.

To secure a UK spouse visa you need to satisfy UKVI that;

• Your partner is British or holds leave in the above-mentioned categories;
• Both are over the age of 18:
• The sponsor should be earning the required income annually to adequately maintain in the UK with recourse to public funds;
• You met in person and are legally married/civil partners;
• The relationship is genuine and subsisting with the intention to live permanently;
• Any previous relationships have been broken down permanently;
• Provision of adequate accommodation for you and any dependents;
• Understanding and speaking English to the required level;

To meet the financial requirement, you must be earning at least £18,600 or above in case any kids are applying who are not British or settled. The income can be shown from a number of sources including employment, self-employment, property rental income, pension income, savings, etc. It is also possible in some cases to combine different types of income to meet the financial requirement. To meet the financial requirement through savings, the required amount is £62,500 plus additional if kids are applying as well.

Documents vary for everyone depending on individual circumstances, but in all cases, you need to prove that you are married and your relationship is genuine. The English requirement will be met in a number of ways, for example, if you have a degree that is taught in the UK, then you need to provide your degree certificate if a degree was taught in English from outside the UK you can get equivalence from ECCTIS (previously known as UK Naric) confirming the level of English, or Skill for life test from approved UKVI English testing center.

Recognition of Marriage registered outside the UK?

The home office accepts and recognises all the marriages that are accepted and recognised where they took place.

How much UK spouse visa cost me?

The home office spouse visa application fee is approx. £1,523 outside the UK and £1,052 from inside the UK. Additionally, you are required to pay an Immigration health surcharge which is £624 per year (i.e. £1,872) for the total duration of spouse visa.

How long home office takes to decide on my Spouse visa?

The home office decides 95% of spouse visa entry clearance applications within 12 weeks (3 months ) and 100% in 24 weeks (6 months). Some Visa centers do offer priority services an additional fee to get a decision within 5 weeks (35 days).

People applying inside the UK can also opt for 24-hour service.

All priority services either inside the UK or Outside will incur further costs.

Contact our Immigration Advisers

A Spouse Visa UK application is a complex and often stressful process. In an effort to restrict the number of fake marriages, the UK government has introduced a number of measures intended to confirm that a relationship is genuine. However, for many genuine couples with no experience with the UK immigration system, these measures can cause great difficulty and can result in refusals.

With such complicated, often discretionary requirements, make sure you give your application for a UK Spouse Visa the best chance by seeking advice from an immigration expert from Adivis. Your personal adviser will provide you with a full Spouse Visa UK document checklist created to suit your circumstances. Our service also includes support from your immigration advisers to complete the Spouse Visa application form before submitting it.

Call us free today at 0208 638 5532 to discuss your circumstances with a professional or make an inquiry using our online contact form.

Disclaimer:

The information in this blog is for general information purposes only and does not purport to be comprehensive or to provide legal advice. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information and law is current as of the date of publication it should be stressed that, due to the passage of time, this does not necessarily reflect the present legal position. Adivis and its authors accept no responsibility for loss that may arise from accessing or relying on information contained in this blog. For formal advice on the current law please don’t hesitate to contact Adivis. Legal advice is only provided pursuant to a written agreement, identified as such, and signed by the client and by or on behalf of Adivis.

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