What is a UK Spouse Visa?
A spouse visa allows the partner of a British citizen to attain legal residence. Here are few tips you should keep in mind if you are hoping to get one.
You don't have to be there
There are plenty of facilities for those of you who are not in the country that are hoping to move to Britain. For instance, you can apply for your spouse visa from overseas.
If you have another type of temporary UK visa, you can also apply to change the conditions of your existing visa and switch over to a spouse visa from home or overseas.
Learn the lingo
If you are not from the EU and don't have sufficient educational requirements, you will have to pass an English language test to qualify for UK spouse visa.
It doesn't last forever
In your wedding vows, you may say "until death do us apart", but this isn't necessarily true for your visa. If applying from abroad, your initial spouse visa will last 33 months and if you are doing it within the UK, it will initially last for 30 months.
Once this time has passed, you will be able to extend your visa. Once you have been a resident in the UK for 60 months, you may be able to apply for permanent residence and/or British citizenship.
You may be able to bring your children
If you are arriving to the UK on a spouse visa, you will have the option of listing your children (under the age of 18) as dependents. This means that they will also be allowed to enter the country if accepted.
However, your sponsoring spouse must be able to prove their income of a certain amount, which depends on several factors, including the number of children.
It's not all roses
If your relationship ceases, then you will have to notify the appropriate authorities.
If would like to apply for a UK spouse visa, contact Immigration.uk today and receive a free consultation from our visa experts.
