SPOUSE VISA
WHAT IS A SPOUSE VISA?
The spouse visa enables an eligible foreign national to join and live with their partner in the UK if they are a British citizen or settled person (e.g. a person with Indefinite Leave to Remain or EU Settled Status. You must apply for a Spouse Visa to live in the UK with your partner. Eligible applicants include those who are married, in a civil partnership, or unmarried.
Lumine Solicitors’ team of highly experienced professionals is here to expertly guide you through the spouse visa application process.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To make a successful application for a UK spouse visa through Lumine Solicitors, you will need to meet the eligibility requirements, including the following:
- You are in a genuine and subsisting relationship with your partner
- Your and your partner’s income is at least £18,600 (from 11 April 2024, this will rise to £29,000)
- Your partner fulfils the English Language requirements
You and your partner have adequate accommodation in the UK
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you’re applying for the first time and your partner is outside the UK, they will complete the online application from their home country or their current residence. Upon approval, your partner’s visa will be valid for 33 months.
Before the 33-month visa period ends, you’ll need to apply to extend your partner’s visa. This extension can be completed within the UK, allowing your partner to remain in the country while awaiting a decision. After continuously living in the UK for five years, your partner can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain, granting them permanent residency.
If you’re a British citizen, your partner can also apply for British citizenship immediately after receiving Indefinite Leave to Remain.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO REACH A DECISION?
UK Spouse Visa applications submitted from outside of the UK typically take around 12 weeks (equivalent to 3 months) to be processed. However, if the application is made from within the UK, the processing time is normally between 6 and 8 weeks.
HOW CAN LUMINE SOLICITORS HELP?
At Lumine Solicitors, we strive to simplify the visa procedure for you. Whether it’s applying for a UK spouse visa, extending your existing visa, or bringing dependents along, we’re here to assist you. With our proficient team of immigration solicitors, we provide professional advice on selecting the appropriate visa type and guarantee a hassle-free application process.
For all immigration matters, Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Lumine solicitors 020 3950 2246 or Contact Us HERE
