Immigration Services
Spouse Visa
Reuniting Families Across Borders
At a Glance
- Processing Time
- 12-24 weeks
- Legal Fees
- £1,500 – £2,500
- Documents Required
- 12 items
- Process Steps
- 6 stages
Overview
About the Spouse Visa
The UK Spouse Visa (officially the Partner Visa) allows you to join your spouse or civil partner who is a British citizen or settled in the UK. We understand the emotional weight of these applications and work with precision and care to reunite families as quickly as possible..
Eligibility Criteria
- You are married to or in a civil partnership with a British citizen or person settled in the UK
- Your relationship is genuine and subsisting — evidenced by cohabitation, communication, visits, and shared finances
- The UK-based sponsor meets the minimum income threshold of £29,000 gross per year (rising to £38,700)
- Both parties are aged 18 or over
- You meet the English language requirement at A1 CEFR level (entry clearance) or A2/B1 for extensions
- You intend to live together permanently in the UK
- Neither party is in a prohibited relationship and any previous marriages have been legally dissolved
Not sure if you qualify? Book a free eligibility assessment with one of our specialist solicitors.
How It Works
The Application Process
A step-by-step guide to your Spouse Visa application, managed by our specialist solicitors from start to finish.
- 1
Relationship & Financial Assessment
2-3 daysWe review your relationship history, financial documents, and sponsorship eligibility to identify the strongest evidence strategy for your application.
- 2
Evidence Compilation
2-4 weeksWe provide a detailed relationship evidence checklist and advise on the quality and quantity of evidence needed to demonstrate a genuine, subsisting relationship.
- 3
Financial Evidence Review
3-5 daysWe meticulously review all financial evidence — payslips, P60s, employer letters, bank statements — to ensure the income requirement is met or exceeded.
- 4
Application Submission
2-3 daysWe complete the application form with a detailed cover letter narrating the relationship history and addressing any potentially sensitive aspects of your case.
- 5
Biometric Appointment
1-3 weeksWe advise the applicant overseas on attending their Visa Application Centre appointment and what to expect during the process.
- 6
Decision & Settlement Planning
12-24 weeksOn approval, we confirm your initial 30-month leave conditions and plan your path to further leave to remain and eventual ILR.
Documentation
Document Checklist
Prepare the following documents for your Spouse Visa application. Our solicitors will review everything before submission.
- Applicant's valid passport and any previous passports
- UK sponsor's passport or proof of settlement (ILR, British citizenship)
- Marriage certificate or civil partnership certificate (translated if not in English)
- Evidence of sponsor's income: 6 months' payslips, P60, employer letter
- Sponsor's bank statements (6 months)
- Relationship evidence: joint utility bills, tenancy agreements, photographs, correspondence
- English language test certificate (A1 level, e.g., IELTS Life Skills A1)
- Evidence of any previous relationships being legally ended (divorce decrees)
- Accommodation evidence (property ownership or tenancy agreement)
- Travel history and any previous UK visa refusals
- Sponsor's National Insurance number
- Any children's birth certificates (if applicable)
Missing documents? Our solicitors can advise on alternatives and how to obtain the necessary paperwork.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Spouse Visa — answered by our specialist solicitors.
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