A Partner Visa UK, also known as a UK Spouse Visa, is a settlement visa that allows you to live together with your British partner in the UK for up to 30 months. It is one. of the visas under the Family visa category. It can be extended for another 30 months if you meet certain eligibility conditions.
All UK visa application forms must be completed online at .Visa4UK.fco.uk • Have all your personal information and documents to hand before you start. e.g.
Overview of the Spouse Visa Requirements 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 ÂŁ29,000 a year (figure correct as of late 2024). You will also need to have adequate housing provisions.
You can apply for British citizenship by 'naturalisation' if you: are 18 or over. are married to, or in a civil partnership with, someone who is a British citizen. have lived in the UK for at least 3 years before the date of your application.
In 2024, the UK government introduced new changes to the spouse visa minimum income threshold, impacting those applying to bring their non-UK partners into the country. From 11 April 2024, the spouse visa income requirement increased from ÂŁ18,600 to ÂŁ29,000 per year for sponsors.
Provided you are a genuine couple with evidence of your relationship and that you meet all of the requirements, it's not difficult.
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.
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.
Complete the online application form your name & surname. nationality. country of residence. marital status. personal number. passport number. reason for wishing to enter the UK. other information about your application.