This visa allows non-UK nationals to join their partner in the UK. To be

eligible fo this visa, your spouse must be either a British citizen, or a

settled person, living in the UK with indefinite leave to remain.

 

Eligibility Requirements And Leave of Stay: 

 

This visa is for non- UK residents aged 18 years or over, who are

engaged, married, in a civil partnership with, or have been in a

relationship with and have been living with for the past two years (and

can demonstrate this) someone over the age of 18 years, living in the

UK. This is a settlement visa, enabling you to join, live and work in the

UK for up to 30 months (2 years and 6 months), with your British or

settled partner. This visa can be extended for a further 30 months (2

years and 6 months), providing you satisfy the eligibility criteria. You

may apply for a settled status, if you have lived in the UK for a total of

5 years. 

 

Prior to submitting your application, you will need to ensure you can

satisfy the following criteria:

 

 •  The Genuine Relationship Test; You will need to provide proof of

your relationship with your partner, for example, how you met, how

often you see each other, how long you have lived together etc. 

 •  You must also demonstrate that any previous

relationships have ended. This will include any previous relationship

for you as a non-EEA applicant or your partner (your UK sponsor),

whether a previous marriage or unmarried relationship. 

 •  Demonstrate your knowledge of the English Language.

 •  You will also have to provide the required documents to support

your application, have your biometrics taken and depending on your 

country of origin.

 •  You may also need to pass a medical test to show that you do not

 have Tuberculosis (TB). 

 

Your partner, (who acts as your sponsor) will also have to

demonstrate:

 

 •  They have suitable accommodation for themselves, you and any dependents.

 •  They meet the minimum income threshold: Your partner will need

to show that they can financially support you without claiming public

funds. They will be required to earn at least £18,600 before tax.Should

there be any dependent children who are not British, EEA nationals or permanently settled in the UK, your partner will be required to have an

extra £3,800 for the first dependent child. There is a requirement of

an additional £2,400 for each subsequent child.

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Other sources of income may be included in this financial criteria

(such as savings over £16,000, pensions, maternity/ paternity/

adoption pay or sick pay.

 

This application may be made within the UK if the applicant is not

trying to enter the UK as a visitor and has already been given leave to

remain in the UK exceeding 6 months. 

 

How We Can Help:

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 •  We can help you with the initial stages of your application, including assisting you on gathering the required documents to support your application.

 •  We can provide representations to support your application.

 •  We can assist with all aspects of you case, including if you require assistance to appeal a H.O refusal decision should your spousal visa application already have been rejected. ​