Introduction: Bring your partner to the UK

Britain’s powerful economy attracts many overseas professionals to work or run businesses in the UK. Keeping that in mind, the UK government has created visa routes for immigrants settled in the UK to bring their partner/ spouse on a UK Spouse Visa. As long as you (the sponsor) are a British citizen or have a settled status in the UK i.e. ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain), you can bring your partner to the UK. The UK’s Spouse visa route is perfect to put the distance behind you. Here are some points to help you get an insight into how you can bring your partner to the UK and live together!

What are the requirements to bring your partner to the UK?

Here’s a list of UK Spouse Visa requirements:

  • Both partners must be above 18 years of age
  • You must be legally married or in a genuine subsisting relationship – in case of same-sex relationships
  • You must intend to live together permanently
  • You must have sufficient finances to support yourself while in the UK (without relying on any public funds)

What are the required documents for Spouse Visa UK?

Here are the UK Spouse Visa requirements documents to bring your partner to the UK:

  • The applicant and sponsor’s current passport and travel documents
  • Marriage or civil partnership certificate
  • Details of previous immigration applications made (if any)
  • National insurance number (if you have one)

What are the benefits of bringing your spouse to the UK?

Living in a long-distance relationship can be heartbreaking. But in 2023, you can bring your partner to the UK as long as you qualify for the visa and can meet the requirements. The UK Spouse Visa is a route for partners and their children to enter the UK and enjoy their life together, with a high standard of living in one of the most globally renowned countries.

  • You can live with your partner
  • You, as a spouse, are permitted to work most jobs or even start a business in the UK
  • You can take your children along (under the age of 18 years)

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FAQ’s

The UK Spouse visa is applicable to both, married and civil partners. However, there is a specific route for unmarried partners as well, known as the UK Unmarried Partner visa.
The UK Spouse visa is applicable to both, married and civil partners; but does not qualify for a fiancé of the sponsor. However, there is a specific route for the fiancé of a sponsor as well, known as a UK Fiancé visa
The current visa fee as of Feb 2022 fee for a UK Spouse visa application is £1,523. Applicants also need to pay an Immigration health surcharge.
After the applicant submits their application, it can take from 10 to 12 weeks for the application to process.
  • Besides the basic immigration requirements, to ensure a successful UK Spouse visa:
  • Both partners must be above 18 years of age
  • You must be legally married or in a genuine subsisting relationship
  • You must intend to live together permanently
  • You must have sufficient finances to support yourself while in the UK (without any public funds)

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