Overview

A spouse visa is simply permission or the right to have leave to enter the UK based on your marriage to either a UK citizen or an individual who is settled and present within the UK . The visa when granted allows the spouse to live and work in the UK without restriction and can ultimately lead to ILR and naturalisation.

Eligibility

All spouse visa applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to qualify.

Age

Both the Spouse and UK citizen or permanent resident that they are marrying must be over 21 years old on the date that the Spouse arrives in the UK if applying from overseas.  If you are applying for a Spouse visa in the UK, both the Spouse and UK citizen/Permanent Resident must be 21 years old on the date the application is submitted to the UK Border Agency.

Relationship Requirements

The following requirements must be met for the visa to be granted:

• The applicants must be legally married to each other
• The applicants must plan to live together
• The applicants must be able to support themselves without recourse to public funds
• The applicants must have suitable accommodation for all dependents

Contact Us

If you would like one of our OISC registered migration consultants to check your eligibility or you would like to proceed with an application, please contact us here.

Further Information

Visa Duration

The length and type of visa awarded to applicants is dependent or their previous circumstances and the length of time applicants can demonstrate their relationship for:

• If you have been together for less than 4 years you will obtain a spouse visa for an initial 2 years after which time you can apply for ILR.  

Restrictions and Considerations

Whilst the scheme covers all nationalities there are several restrictions applicants should consider:

• If there is more than one husband or wife, only one is permitted to come to the UK
• Applicants must have met each other prior to the application

First Migration and Spouse Visas

The UK is a highly desirable country to live in and a spouse visa is a common means of achieving the right to live and work in the UK . As such the rules and regulations governing the visa are increasingly stringent, making the visa hard to obtain. First Migration can help you obtain your spouse visa through our vast experience and OISC registered team. So what can you expect from us?

• A dedicated caseworker who will advise you on the exact documentation needed for your application.
• Feedback on all of your documents eligibility
• We complete the application form
• We write a covering letter both presenting and arguing why your case should be approved
• We represent your case to the Home Office and deal with all correspondence

In addition to this we also ensure:

• A no win, no fee application
• Online access to your account to check your status
• Text and email weekly updates
• Your application is covered by our service guarantee*

If you would like to discuss an application or get an application underway, please feel free to contact our London office on 0203 178 2048.