Spouse visa

08.08.2025 14:45:01 Applying for a UK Spouse Visa involves meeting several requirements, including financial and relationship criteria. Here’s an overview of the key aspects: ### Minimum Income Requirement 1. **Income Threshold**: The minimum income requirement for a Spouse Visa is £18,600 per year. This amount increases if you have dependent children: - £22,400 for one child. - An additional £2,400 for each subsequent child. 2. **Sources of Income**: The income can come from various sources including: - Salaried or non-salaried employment. - Self-employment or income as a director of a specified limited company in the UK. - Cash savings over £16,000 (must be held for at least six months). - Pension income. - Non-employment income such as rent from property. 3. **Combined Income**: If both partners are working, their incomes can be combined to meet the threshold. ### Acceptable Proof of Relationship To demonstrate that your relationship is genuine and subsisting, you may need to provide: 1. **Marriage Certificate**: A legal document proving your marriage. 2. **Communication Evidence**: Emails, messages, call logs showing regular communication. 3. **Cohabitation Evidence**: Documents showing shared living arrangements like joint tenancy agreements, utility bills in both names. 4. **Photographs Together**: Photos from different times and places demonstrating your life together. 5. **Travel History**: Tickets or itineraries from trips taken together. 6. **Statements from Friends and Family**: Letters or affidavits vouching for your relationship's authenticity. ### Applying from Outside the UK vs Inside 1. **Application Process Differences** - If applying from outside the UK, you will apply online via the official UK government website and attend a biometric appointment at a local visa application center. - If applying within the UK (switching to a Spouse Visa), you must ensure you're not on a visitor visa and apply before your current visa expires. 2. **Processing Time** - Applications made outside the UK typically take up to 12 weeks to process after attending the biometric appointment. - In-country applications might take longer due to additional checks but usually aim for around 8 weeks if using standard service; faster options are available at additional cost. 3. **Entry Clearance vs Leave to Remain** - Applying from outside grants "entry clearance" – permission to enter and stay in the UK. - Applying inside grants "leave to remain" – extending your stay under new conditions without needing to leave the country first. 4. **Healthcare Surcharge** - You’ll need to pay an Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) when applying which grants access to NHS services; this applies whether applying inside or outside of the UK. Remember that immigration rules can change frequently so it's always advisable to check with official resources or consult with an immigration solicitor for personalized advice tailored to your situation before proceeding with your application.

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