Family Visa (Spouse/Partner)
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Family Visa (Spouse/Partner) Checklist

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

A UK family route for an eligible spouse or partner of a qualifying sponsor, subject to relationship, financial, English-language, accommodation, and immigration requirements.

6 requirements6 mandatory

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Age

Minimum Age Requirement

Mandatory

Both the applicant and their partner must be at least 18 years old at the time of the application.

Language

English Language Proficiency

Mandatory

Applicants must demonstrate their knowledge of English by passing an approved test at least at level A1 or by holding a qualifying degree.

Funds

Minimum Income Threshold

Mandatory

The sponsoring partner must generally earn a minimum annual income of £29,000 to support the applicant without relying on public funds.

Documents

Intent to Cohabit

Mandatory

Evidence must be provided showing that the couple intends to live together permanently in the United Kingdom.

Other

Genuine Relationship Evidence

Mandatory

Applicants must prove they are in a genuine and subsisting relationship and have met their partner in person.

Legal Marriage Recognition

Mandatory

The marriage or civil partnership must be legally recognized in the UK and valid in the country where it took place.

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