UK Spouse Visa

UK Spouse Visa – Join Your Partner in the UK

The UK Spouse Visa allows married partners of certain eligible individuals to live together in the UK. You may qualify if your spouse is:

• A British or Irish citizen
• Settled in the UK (holding Indefinite Leave to Remain or permanent residence)
• Holding pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (but not as a family member)
• In the UK with a Turkish Businessperson or Turkish Worker visa
• A refugee or has been granted humanitarian protection

You can apply for a UK Spouse Visa whether your partner is currently living in the UK or planning to return with you from abroad.

UK Spouse Visa Requirements

To qualify for a UK Spouse Visa, you must meet specific eligibility criteria set by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). These requirements ensure that your relationship is genuine and that you can be financially supported while living in the UK.

You may be eligible if:

• Your partner is a British or Irish citizen, is settled in the UK (holding Indefinite Leave to Remain or permanent residence), has pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, holds a Turkish Businessperson or Turkish Worker visa, or has been granted refugee status or humanitarian protection
• Both you and your partner are over 18 years old
• You are not closely related (within a prohibited degree of relationship)
• You and your partner have met in person
• You are legally married in a marriage that is recognised under UK law
• Your relationship is genuine and ongoing (subsisting)
• You and your partner intend to live together permanently in the UK
• Any previous relationships have permanently ended
• You meet the financial requirement set by the UK government
• There is accommodation for you (and any dependants) in the UK
• You meet the required level of English language proficiency

🔍 Note: The specific documents and evidence you’ll need can vary based on your personal situation. It's important to get professional immigration advice to avoid delays or refusals.