How can I move to UK with my spouse?

To qualify for a UK spouse / marriage visa you must satisfy the following requirements:

You and your spouse must be 18 years old or over.
You must have met each other and be legally married – this is to prevent arranged marriages.
You must intend to live together permanently.

How does a spouse visa work in the UK?

The UK spouse visa allows applicants to join their partner and live in the UK for two and a half years. Whilst eligible to work on this visa, the non-British partner cannot claim most of the benefits, tax credits, or housing assistance that UK citizens are entitled to. In order to apply under the spouse visa,…

Where can I apply for a Spouse Visa?

The first step to successful immigration is obtaining a ‘spouse visa’. Applications for a spouse visa can be made from either inside or outside of the UK, and must be completed online at the GOV.UK website.

When to apply for UK spouse visa extension?

You will be permitted to apply for a UK spouse visa extension, 28 days before the expiration of your current UK visa. Among others, you will have to prove that you and your partner have been continuously living together during your time in the UK, in order to get a visa extension.

Can a British citizen bring a spouse to the UK?

British citizens and settled persons who have a spouse living outside the United Kingdom can take them to the UK through the Spouse Visa, which falls under the Family visa category.

Is the UK marriage visa the same as the Spouse Visa?

The UK Marriage Visa is a term commonly used to refer to the Spouse Visa however, there lies a minor difference between the two. A Spouse Visa allows the spouses of British citizens and/or persons free from immigration control to join their partners in the UK.

What are the requirements for a Spouse Visa?

Meeting the financial requirements as stated in Appendix FM (currently a minimum of £18,600 gross per year); Meeting the English language requirement; and Meeting the accommodation requirement. Spouse Visa Fees The Spouse Visa allows the spouse or civil partner of a British citizen (or “settled” person) the right to live and work in the UK.

Do you need a spouse visa to settle in the UK?

If you are married to a foreign national or married to a British citizen then the UK spouse visa is what you need to settle in the UK. If you want to bring her back to the UK then there are a number of requirements which would need to be met. The following is the basics with the forms needed to apply for this UK marriage visa.

How much is the application fee for a Spouse Visa?

How Much is the Application Fee for a Spouse Visa? The fee for making a Spouse Visa application is £1,523. The application will need to be completed online (apart from some cases where eligibility criteria is an issue – we will advise you on which to use).