Uk Spouse Visa Application Process: Guide By Lumine Solicitors In London

If you are married to a British citizen or settled person in the UK, such as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or EU Settled Status, you can apply for a UK Spouse Visa. The visa enables you to move to the UK to be with your husband or wife. Those who wish to live in the UK need to know how to make an application.

Who Can Apply?

You and your partner must meet several requirements to be eligible for a spouse visa:

1. Marriage Status: You and your partner must be in a valid and existing relationship. This can be a spouse or civil partnership or a sole long-term partner living with you.
2. Income Requirement: You and your husband/wife must both have at least £29,000 in annual income. If you applied before April 11, 2024, then it is £18,600. Payslips, bank statements, and tax returns should be drawn up to be submitted as proof.
3. English Language Proficiency: Your partner should have an adequate level of English language proficiency. He/she can achieve this by sitting for a formal government test or having a degree that was conducted in the English language.
4. Supply of Housing: You have to provide evidence that you and your spouse have suitable accommodation in the UK that is secure and not overcrowded.

Application Process

The application process includes the following:

1. Filing of Application: Since the spouse will be outside, he or she will need to file an application from there and pay the relevant fee.
2. Time Taken for Processing: The non-UK applications would take around 12 weeks while UK applications will take 6-8 weeks to process.
3. Visa Approvals: Spouse visa will be approved for 33 months.
4. Renewal of Visa: We would recommend you apply for an extension before the expiration of the first visa to avoid gaps in residence.
5. Route to Permanent Residence: You have already served five years on a UK Spouse Visa. Your spouse is entitled to apply for Indefinite Leave to remain, which is equivalent to permanent residence, once you have completed five years on a UK Spouse Visa. As a British national, you are eligible to apply for British citizenship.

Seeking Advice from Experts

It may be difficult to obtain a visa, and therefore, specialist advice is advisable. Lumine Solicitors have trained professionals who can assist you in the Spouse Visa application. What they do:

• Determining your eligibility for the visa.
• Assisting in getting necessary documents.
• Advising on the correct type of visa and how to meet the requirements of immigration law.
• Providing advice on dependent or visa extension applications.

Lumine Solicitors will try to make the visa application process as straightforward as possible so you can concentrate on your relationship. If you need help with the Spouse Visa application, you can call Lumine Solicitors at 020 3950 2246. They can assist you in starting a new life together in the UK.