Spouse visa
The UK Spouse Visa, also known as a partner visa, allows foreign nationals to live in the UK with a British or settled partner, enabling them to live and work in the UK. This visa is for legally married couples or those in a civil partnership, and unmarried couples who have cohabited for at least two years. After five years on a Spouse Visa, individuals can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and eventually, British citizenship.
Key aspects of the UK Spouse Visa:
- Eligibility:
To be eligible, both partners must be over 18, and the British/settled partner must be a British citizen, have indefinite leave to remain, settled status, pre-settled status (for EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein), have a Turkish Businessperson or Turkish Worker visa, have protection status (refugee, humanitarian protection), or have permission to stay as a stateless person.
- Relationship:
The visa requires evidence of a genuine and subsisting relationship, including proof of marriage or cohabitation.
- Financial requirements:
The applicant and their sponsoring partner must demonstrate they meet the minimum income threshold, which is usually £29,000 per year.
- English language:
Applicants must meet the required English language proficiency, demonstrated through a recognized English language certificate or by having previously resided in an English-speaking country.
- Accommodation:
Suitable accommodation in the UK is required.
- Visa duration and extension:
The Spouse Visa is initially granted for a period of 2 years and 9 months (33 months for those applying from outside the UK) and can be extended for another 30 months, allowing a total stay of 5 years.
- Indefinite Leave to Remain:
After five years on a Spouse Visa, individuals can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain, which allows them to settle permanently in the UK.
- British citizenship:
After meeting the requirements for Indefinite Leave to Remain and meeting further criteria, individuals can apply for British citizenship.
Documents:
You'll need to provide a range of documents, including your passport, marriage certificate, evidence of the relationship, proof of accommodation, financial documents, and potentially more,
Steps to Apply:
- Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet all the requirements outlined by GOV.UK.
- Gather Documents: Collect all necessary documents, including passports, marriage/civil partnership certificate, and proof of relationship,
- Complete Application: Fill out the application form and submit it online.
- Pay Fee: Pay the application fee.
- Biometric Information: Attend your biometric appointment.
- Submit Application: Submit your application and supporting documents.
- Wait for Decision: The UK Visas and Immigration will review your application.
- If Successful: You will receive your visa and can travel to the UK
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