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.
Applying from outside the UK You can apply for a family visa to live with your: spouse or partner. fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner. child.
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.
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.
For your first Spouse visa application, you must pass your English language test at A1 level or higher for speaking and listening skills on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale. The CEFR scale has six levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.
An application for leave to remain as a spouse can be made from within the UK, unless you are in the UK as a visitor or, with few exceptions, with valid leave granted for a period of 6 months or less.
For other entry clearance applications, you should apply in the country where you currently reside. However, if you are applying for entry clearance under the Global Talent or Youth Mobility Scheme routes, you can also apply in countries or territories where you are permitted to stay for more than six months.
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.
If you apply outside the UK you'll usually get a decision within 12 weeks. If you apply inside the UK and you meet the financial requirements and English language requirements, you'll usually get a decision within 8 weeks.