Spouse Visa
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of spouse visa?
The initial leave granted for a spouse is 33 months which is further renewable for another 30 months. The spouse can apply to settle in the UK after 5 years by meeting the settlement requirements.
Can I switch to UK Spouse visa?
You may be eligible to switch your visa category to spouse visa from within the country in certain exceptional cases. You should seek qualified Immigration advise to ascertain the eligibility for the same.
What are the requirements for extension of UK Spouse visa?
Applicants seeking to extend their stay in the UK as spouses of British citizens or persons settled in the UK are required to demonstrate that their relationship is still subsisting, in addition, they are required to show that they continue to meet the financial eligibility requirement and English language requirement.
What is the English requirement for UK Spouse visa?
Applicants who are applying to join their family members in the UK are required to demonstrate that they are proficient in English language at CEFR Level A1. Applicants can take IELTS UKVI Life Skills and achieve a pass. This requirement is for applicants seeking entry clearance to join their family members.
Applicants who are already in the UK and applying for an extension are required to meet the language requirements at CEFR Level A2 and for settlement CEFR Level B1.
What are the documents required for UK Spouse visa?
Applicants are encouraged to submit documents that they believe would strengthen their application. Typically, the documents that are required to be submitted include:
- Documents evidencing how the sponsor/applicant meet the financial eligibility requirement
- Documents evidencing that the applicant meets the English language requirement (e.g. IELTS Test result, Letter from UK NARIC etc.)
- TB Test certificate in the name of the applicant (if they are from a country that requires applicants to undergo such test).
- Evidence of accommodation available to the applicant in UK
- Evidence of relationship of the applicant and sponsor (e.g. marriage certificate, chat histories, call logs, joint bank account statement etc).
What is the spouse visa processing time?
Home Office currently states that most applications are decided within 12 weeks. Applicants have the option of choosing Priority processing service, that puts their application ahead in the queue.
Applicants who would like to extend their spouse visa from within the UK can also opt for same-day processing by paying a premium fee.