UK Spouse Visa

You must show that:

• you and your partner are both aged 18 or over at the date of application;
• your partner is not related to you in a way that means you could not marry in UK law;
• you and your partner have met in person;
• your relationship with your partner is genuine and subsisting;
• if you are married or in a civil partnership, your marriage or civil partnership is valid in UK law;
• you meet the suitability requirements;
• any previous relationship has permanently broken down;
• you and your partner intend to live together permanently in the UK;
• you meet the financial requirement;
• you meet the English language requirement.

Language Requirements:

• are a national of a majority English-speaking country; or
• have passed an English language test approved by us at the appropriate level; or
• hold a degree that was taught in English and is equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree or above.

Documents Needed:

• 2 recent passport photographs and your passport
• evidence of your age and your partner’s age
• your marriage or civil partnership certificate
• evidence that you were both free to marry or enter your civil partnership
• evidence that you have met
• evidence of your English language ability
• evidence that you meet the financial requirement.

Financial Requirements:

You must have an income of at least £18,600. If you are sponsoring a child as well as a partner you will need an income of at least £22,400. For each additional child being sponsored you will need an additional income of £2,400. For example, if you are you are bringing 2 children with you to the United Kingdom, you must have and income of £22,400 and £2,400 for the additional child, so a total of £24,800.