What you'll need to prove you're in a civil partnership or marriage that's recognised in the UK. you've been living together in a relationship for at least 2 years when you apply. you are a fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner and will marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK within 6 months of arriving.
Provided you are a genuine couple with evidence of your relationship and that you meet all of the requirements, it's not difficult.
The UK government had planned to implement the changes to the minimum income requirement in stages. The threshold was increased to £29,000 for applications made on or after 11 April 2024. The change in threshold applies to first-time spouse visa applications from 11 April 2024.
The UK requirements for a Spouse Visa are some of the most challenging to meet. To prove that you are eligible, you will have to provide extensive documents showing your genuine relationship. Your UK partner will have to earn over £29,000 a year (figure correct as of late 2024).
Applying as a Spouse of a UK Settled Person If they find any information which may contradict your evidence, or if any statements or evidence cast any doubt over the validity of your relationship, you will be refused your visa.
Applications for a UK Spouse Visa from outside the UK are typically processed in 3 months on average. If the application is made from within the UK, the processing time is normally between 6 and 8 weeks. These estimates are based on typical applications that don't utilise any fast-track or priority services.
Using the 'priority service' means you'll usually get a decision within 5 working days, or 30 working days for Family visa applications from outside the UK. Using the 'super priority service' for visa and settlement applications means you'll usually get a decision by the end of the next working day.
You need to upload your documents once you reach the evidence section of the application form. Click 'upload evidence' next to the evidence you want to upload and then 'choose file' to select the file you need. If your upload is successful, you'll see it under the 'Files added' heading on the application form.
The UK requirements for a Spouse Visa are some of the most challenging to meet. To prove that you are eligible, you will have to provide extensive documents showing your genuine relationship. Your UK partner will have to earn over £29,000 a year (figure correct as of late 2024).