• The UK Spouse Visa, also called the Partner Visa, allows non-UK citizens to reside in the UK with their British or settled partner.
• It falls under the UK Family visa category and allows holders to work or study without restrictions.
• A UK Spouse Visa is based on an individual's right under Article 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights.
• The UK Spouse Visa permits:
  • Living, working, and studying in the UK.
  • Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and, ultimately, British citizenship.
• The spouse seeking entry to the UK must be granted entry clearance before arrival.
• If you apply as a fiancé(e), you will be granted entry for six months to marry. Following the marriage, you will need to apply for a Spouse Visa.
• The initial Spouse Visa is valid for:
  • 33 months if applying from outside the UK.
  • 30 months if applying from within the UK.
• Extensions are available for a further two and a half years, bringing the total stay to five years. After five years, individuals are eligible to apply for ILR.

Client Testimonial - UK Spouse Visa application process

Who can apply for a UK Spouse Visa?

• You can apply for a UK Spouse Visa if:
  • You are over 18 years old and married to or in a civil partnership with a British citizen or a person with settled status in the UK.
  • You have been living together in a relationship for at least two years and can prove it.
  • You are a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner intending to get married in the UK within six months.
• Partners eligible to sponsor a spouse for this visa include someone who:
  • Is a British or Irish citizen.
  • Has settled in the UK (indefinite leave to remain, settled status, or proof of permanent residence).
  • Has pre-settled status (must have started living in the UK before 1 January 2021).
  • Has a Turkish Businessperson visa or Turkish Worker visa.
  • Has protection status (leave to remain as a refugee, permission to stay as a refugee, or humanitarian protection).
• The applicant must intend to live together permanently in the UK with the sponsoring partner.
• Applicants must also provide evidence of a genuine and subsisting relationship.

Questions in Your Mind About UK Spouse Visa:

• Who Can Apply for a UK Spouse Visa
• UK Spouse Visa Requirements
• Required Documents for a UK Spouse Visa Application
• Financial Requirements for a UK Spouse Visa
• English Language Requirements for UK Spouse Visa
• How to Apply for a UK Spouse Visa
• Time Required for UK Spouse Visa
• Trusted Immigration Support for Your Spouse Visa UK Application
• UK Spouse Visa Fees and Associated Costs
• What Happens If Your UK Spouse Visa Application Is Refused
• Life After Obtaining a UK Spouse Visa
• Your Path to a Successful UK Spouse Visa
• How Long Does a UK Spouse Visa Last
• What If I Don’t Meet the Financial Requirements
• Can I Extend My UK Spouse Visa
• Is the UK Spouse Visa a Settlement Visa?
• What If I Extend My Stay on a UK Spouse Visa?
• How Can My Wife on a UK Spouse Visa Become a British Citizen?
• What Is the Fee for an Extension of a UK Spouse Visa?
• Entry Clearance Application for the UK Spouse Visa?
• Meeting the Minimum Income Requirement for Spouse Visa UK
• Can Dependants Enter the UK on a Spouse Visa?
• UK Spouse Visa Refused? What Next? When to Re-Apply?
• Can I Apply to Switch Into a UK Spouse Visa?
• Can I Work in the UK on My UK Spousal Visa?

UK immigration rules are subject to change. If you would require advice specific to your UK Spouse Visa circumstances, reach out to our UK Spouse Visa Consultant.