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UK Spouse Visa Requirements and How to Apply

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Date:25 AUG 2022
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Paul Richmond
Barrister

SPOUSE VISA

The UK Spouse Visa is for partners of British or Irish citizens persons with indefinite leave to remain in the UK refugee leave or humanitarian protection or limited leave to remain under Appendix EU or Appendix ECAA who wish to join or stay with their husband or wife in the UK. You can also apply for a UK Spouse Visa if your Spouse is outside the UK but is intending to return to the UK with you.

The UK Spouse Visa can lead to indefinite leave to remain or settlement in the UK after a period of 5 years.

UK Spouse Visa Requirements

In order to qualify for a UK Spouse Visa you will need to satisfy UK Visas and Immigration that you meet the following requirements:

  • Your partner is British or Irish holds indefinite leave to remain refugee leave or humanitarian protection limited leave to remain under Appendix EU or limited leave to remain under Appendix ECAA;
  • You and your partner are both over the age of 18;
  • You and your partner are not within a prohibited degree of relationship;
  • You and your partner have...

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