Do You Need a Spouse Visa Solicitor? Here’s When to Hire One

What is a UK Spouse Visa?

UK spouse visa, also known as UK partner visa or just spouse visa, allows an eligible foreign national to come and live with their partner in the UK, if they are a settled individual or a British citizen. One can’t just automatically get the right to live in the UK, that too only through marriage, you need to apply for a spouse visa to live with your partner in the UK. Those who are married, in a civil relationship, or unmarried, are eligible applicants for a spouse visa.

Once you are aware of your eligibility, it’s time for you to book one of the Spouse visa solicitors, which are also known as a Spouse visa lawyer or an immigration lawyer.

Who Can Apply for a UK Immigration Spouse Visa?

You can apply for a spouse visa, as a foreign national, as long as your partner is residing in the UK. He may be a British or Irish citizen. He might be settled in the UK or is on ILR. Has a permanent residence or EU settled status or might has a refugee status or is under humanitarian protection.

Moreover, you need to provide genuine evidence regarding your relationship, and you must live together after you move to the UK.

UK Spouse Visa New Rules 2025

In order to land on a successful application for your UK immigration spouse visa, you will need to meet certain criteria or rules, including providing evidence of the following:

• Eligible relationship
• You and your partner’s combined gross income must be at least £29,000, however if you applied for the visa before 11th April 2024 then you only need to meet the previous income threshold which is £18,600.
• You have well-suited accommodation in the UK.
• You meet the English language requirement, which should be at least A1 for your visa application.

A spouse visa solicitor can guide you more regarding the eligibility and rules and can also provide detailed information regarding your visa application process.

UK Immigration Spouse Visa Required Documents

When applying for the UK spouse visa, there are several documents that you’d have to provide in order to have a successful visa application. As the documentation needs to be precise, it is best recommended to have a spouse visa lawyer by your side to sidestep unnecessary errors and delays in the application process. However, the documents may include:

• Application fee and a completed application form
• Genuine passport
• Previous passports
• Evidence of your genuine relationship
• Proof of English language requirements
• Two passport sized photos
• Proof of financial stability
• Details of previous immigration applications
• Details of criminal convictions (if any)
• Your national insurance number
• Proof of suitable accommodation in the UK
• Biometric information
• Tuberculosis test results

To make sure you receive a positive decision on your spouse visa application then it is important for you to provide all the evidence and documentation required by UKVI. If you fail to provide all documentation and evidence in incorrect format, then it may lead you to refusal or delay.

Keeping in mind the complex application process of UK immigration spouse visa requirements, it is always suggested to seek legal advice from Spouse visa solicitors or family immigration solicitors before submitting your application. A spouse visa lawyer will ensure that all necessary evidence for your application is provided to UKVI without any errors.

How to Apply for a UK Spouse Visa?

The application steps or the process are as under:

• Checking eligibility
• Preparing documents
• Completing online application form
• Paying application fees
• Uploading any documents to support your application
• Arranging a biometric appointment
• Attending the interview

UK Immigration Spouse Visa Extension

It is pretty much possible to extend your spouse visa for 2 years and 6 months, after completing the initial period of 2 years and 9 months. You must be in the same relationship with your UK-based partner, and you must apply before your visa expires.

UK Spouse Visa Refusal

There are multiple reasons through which your spouse visa application might get refused, including; The applicant is subject to deportation or the exclusion of the applicant has been deemed valuable to the public good based on the applicant's character, conduct, or association. Another reason can be that the applicant failed to show up for the interview or failed to provide specified information or medical reports when required to do so. Lastly, most applications get refused because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of accommodation and maintenance.

For more information, seek legal guidance from a spouse visa lawyer on why the application was refused and how it can be redeemed.

Want to bring your partner to the UK?

No need to worry about your spouse visa application anymore because here at Farani Taylor Solicitors we have some of the best Immigration Solicitors London, that will make the process hassle-free and stress-free for both you and your partner. Contact us today or visit our website for more information.