Applying for a visa to reunite with a child or family member already in the UK (Spouse/Partner/Child Visa)

How to apply for a spouse or partner visa: eligibility requirements and proof of relationship

Applying for a visa to reunite with your spouse or civil partner is an opportunity to start a new life together in the United Kingdom. For your application to be successful, you must:

• be over 18 years of age and in a genuine relationship (marriage, civil partnership, or cohabitation for ≥2 years);
• confirm your relationship: photos, correspondence, joint trips — all of these are important pieces of evidence.

A consultant will help you structure this evidence, write a convincing cover letter and prepare the application form.

Child visa to the UK: financial requirements, sponsorship and income

If you are reuniting with a child under the age of 18, you must meet the following requirements:

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  Financial requirements: a standard minimum of £29,000 annual income (recommendations for a more flexible amount of £24,000–£28,000);
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  Prove that the child is dependent on the sponsor and will live with you;
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  have suitable accommodation to accommodate all family members.

A consultant will calculate the best financial strategy — income shortfalls can be offset by savings or references.

Spouse visa. UK financial requirements: income threshold and savings

If you wish to reunite with your spouse, you should consider the following:

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  The current minimum for a sponsor is £29,000 per year (an increase is planned);
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  Combined income is possible (salary, self-employment income, rent, pension);
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  Proof of residence and housing is required.

A consultant will evaluate the possible options, prepare a financial package and argue for the right to obtain a visa in the event of a non-standard situation.

Documents for a UK family visa: marriage, partnership, child

Required documents:

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  passport with sponsor status;
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  marriage certificate or civil partnership certificate;
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  proof of residence ≥2 years in the case of cohabitation;
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  birth certificate for a child visa;
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  proof of income, savings, housing;
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  English test (min. A1 for the first application, A2 for renewal).

A consultant will draw up a checklist based on your situation, check all documents for compliance with the UKVI format, and help with translations and filling out forms.

Waiting time for a family visa to the UK and priority service

Application processing usually takes:

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  •    Process duration: up to 12 weeks for the first application, up to 6 months for an appeal;
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  •    Priority service — up to 6 weeks;
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  •    Super-priority (same-day) — available at selected centres.

A consultant will help you choose the fastest option and submit your application with priority, monitoring the submission deadlines, application status, biometrics and UKVI responses.

Contact us — and we will help you reunite with your loved ones in the United Kingdom.