SPOUSE / CIVIL PARTNER TO THE UK

The Spouse / Civil Partner Visa is given initially for a two-year probationary period and can lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and British nationality.

If however, the couple have been married or have been in a civil partnership for at least four years and have been living together outside of the UK during that time, an application for ILR can be made immediately.

At the time of submitting the Visa application applicants for a Spouse / Civil Partner Visa must demonstrate that they are legally married to, or in a Civil Partnership with a partner who is a British National or permanent resident. This person must be their genuine spouse / partner and the couple must intend to live together in the UK.

DO I QUALIFY FOR A SPOUSE / CIVIL PARTNER VISA TO THE UK?

Our Free Spouse / Civil Partner Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to join your partner in the UK.

SPOUSE / CIVIL PARTNER VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To obtain a Spouse / Civil Partner Visa it is necessary for you to fulfil the basic prerequisites set out by the UK Immigration Authorities. Regardless of whether the application is made in the UK, abroad, or if you are applying for an extension (where applicable), the main requirements are similar.

To qualify for an Entry Clearance or Further Leave to Remain application as a Spouse / Civil Partner for a 2 year probationary period there are basic requirements that must be met. Both parties must be at least 18 years old, have met and be legally married OR have undergone a civil partnership registration.

You will also need to prove that your relationship is of a genuine and continuing nature.

SPOUSE / CIVIL PARTNER VISA ENTITLEMENTS

You can obtain permanent residency upon successfully completing the two year probationary period, except for family members of EEA nationals who have to satisfy a five year period. You can apply for British Nationality once you have been given Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and have been living legally in the UK for three years with your spouse/civil partner or five years with your EEA spouse/civil partner.

Your Visa is valid for two years. You have permission to work in the UK during this period. You can also enter and leave the UK during this period without any further permission.

SPOUSE / CIVIL PARTNER VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS

SPOUSE	OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE)	INSIDE THE UK (FLR)
Government Application Fee	£515	£395
Advanced Migration Service	£199
Premium Migration Service	£699
PROCESSING TIMES	1-24 weeks	4-14 weeks
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