Spouse Visa UK

You can apply for a Spouse visa UK also known as a 'Marriage visa' to join your partner in the UK If you are a spouse of a British Citizen or settled person.

We at MCR Solicitors deal with all types of UK Spouse visa applications such as Spouse visa extension, renewal, switching, or ILR on the basis of Spouse visa.

UK Spouse visa requirements

The applicant applying for entry clearance as a spouse of a British Citizen or a person settled person must meet the following requirements:

• Financial Requirement
• Genuine & Subsisting Relationship
• Adequate Accommodation Requirements
• English Language Requirement

You must also meet all the other eligibility requirements. Please contact us for initial assessment to determine your eligibility, and to discuss the options.

Financial requirement

The UK national of the relationship who is also known as the sponsor and he or she is required to meet specific criteria. First, you will need to prove that you and your partner meet the financial requirement and have enough money to support yourselves without relying on public funds.

The UK spouse needs an income of at least £18,600 before tax if there are no dependent children. If you have one dependent child, you will need an income of £22,400 before tax to meet the financial requirement. For any other children, the sponsor will need an extra £2,400 for each subsequent child.

English language requirement

Applicants who wish to live in the UK or to apply as a Spouse of a UK person, need to be able to prove that they can speak English. Once you have passed an English Language Test, it will be valid for two years.

The applicant must provide specified evidence that he/she has passed an English language test in speaking and listening at a minimum of level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages with a provider approved by the Home Office, UKVI.

Switching from Fiancé(e) visa to Spouse visa

A person who is in the UK on Fiancé(e) visa can switch from a Fiancé(e) visa to a Spouse visa from inside the UK as soon he/she has registered his marriage with his/her partner.

Such application for switching from Fiancé(e) visa to a Spouse visa is made online using the application form FLR (M) before the expiry of the Fiancé(e) visa.

As specialist Spouse visa solicitors, we can provide Super Priority Service for applications for switching from Fiancé(e) visa to a Spouse visa and get a decision on your application within 24 hours of the biometrics enrolment date.