Why UK Spouse Visa?

The UK Spouse Visa is designed for married partners of British or Irish citizens or UK ILR holders. This visa allows the holder to migrate and live in the UK for 2 years and 6 months. The UK spouse visa comes under the broader category of Family Visas, allowing the holder to stay with their family members for more than 6 months.
 

You can apply for a UK Spouse visa from inside or outside the UK. The UK spouse visa can lead to UK ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) after completing five years of legal residence in the country. However, both partners must be aged above 18 to be eligible for the visa.
 

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What is the UK ILR?
 

Benefits of a UK Spouse Visa

The following are the benefits of a UK Spouse Visa:

• Migrate and live with your spouse in the UK
• Work and study in the UK
• Travel overseas from the UK
• Extend your visa for another 2.5 years
• Access to National Health Service (NHS)
• Apply for a UK ILR
   

Eligibility Criteria for UK Spouse Visa

You would be eligible to apply for the UK Spouse Visa if you

• Are aged above 18 years
• Are legally married to a British citizen, Irish citizen, or UK ILR holder
• Intend to live together permanently
• Meet the income requirement (the sponsoring spouse should earn more than £29,000)
• Have adequate accommodation in the UK
• Are proficient in English
   

UK Spouse Visa Requirements

The following are the documents required to apply for UK Spouse Visa:

• Personal ID proof and valid passports
• Current immigration status of the sponsor
• Recent passport-sized pictures
• Documents to prove your marital relationship
• Copy of biometric residence permit
• English language proficiency test results
• Proof of financial sufficiency
• Proof of residence in the UK
• Health Insurance documents
• Medical test results
• Filled out visa application form
   

How to Apply for the UK Spouse Visa?

The steps to apply for the UK Spouse Visa are:

Step 1: Check your eligibility

Step 2: Gather the documents according to the checklist

Step 3: Fill out the visa application form

Step 4: Complete the fee payment

Step 5: Schedule a biometric appointment

Step 6: Fly to the UK upon approval
 

UK Spouse Visa Cost

The table below lists the cost of applying for UK Spouse visa:

Type of Fee	Amount to be paid (in Pounds)
Application Fee	£1,846 (for applicants outside the UK)
	£1,048 (for applicants inside the UK)
Immigration Health Surcharge	£1,872 (for applicants outside the UK)
	£1,560  (for applicants inside the UK)
Language test	£ 150
Currency conversion fees	£150–£300

 

UK Spouse Visa Processing Time

The processing time for a UK Spouse visa is around eight weeks, depending on the application quality and time of the year.
 

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