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.
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
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.
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.
Our highly experienced UK immigration solicitors deal with all types of UK visas and immigration applications. We're authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), so you know you're in safe hands.