PARTNER OR SPOUSE VISA
Being separated from the love of your life is a heart-wrenching experience. Being away from the most loved people in your life can be overwhelming. If you’re in a relationship with a non-UK citizen, obtaining a spousal visa can be the bridge to reunite you and build a life together in the United Kingdom. At Select Visa Services we are here for you.
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To apply as a partner, you and your partner both need to be 18 or over. Your partner must also either:
- Be a British or Irish Citizen Have settled in the UK – for example, they have indefinite leave to remain, settled status or proof of permanent residence
- Be from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and have pre-settled status – they must have started living in the UK before 1 January 2021
- Have a Turkish Businessperson visa or Turkish Worker visa
- Have refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK
You and your partner must intend to live together permanently in the UK after you apply.
If your partner has settled status you may be able to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme or for a family permit.
You must be able to prove one of the following:
- You’re in a civil partnership or marriage that’s recognised in the UK
- You’ve been living together in a relationship for at least 2 years when you apply
You also need to prove you:
- Can financially support yourself and your dependents
- Have a good knowledge of English
If you do not meet these requirements, you may still be able to apply for a visa or extend your permission to stay if:
You have a child in the UK who is a British or Irish citizen or has lived in the UK for 7 years and it would be unreasonable for them to leave the UK
There would be very significant difficulties for you and your partner if you lived together as a couple outside the UK that could not be overcome
It would breach your human rights that stop you coming to the UK or make you leave
SPOUSE VISA EXTENSION
You don’t need to wait for your spouse visa to expire – you can apply for an extension which will permit residence for another three years.
Find out how Select Visa Services can help you to ensure this process is pain free – and successful – contact us now!
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ABOUT SPOUSE VISA EXTENSIONS
Spouse Visa Extensions have the same requirements that you have to satisfy for the original Spouse Visa you obtained.
Additionally, you would need to:
- Demonstrate a genuine continuing relationship with your partner using evidence
- Continue to meet the financial requirements
- Be able to pass a CEFR A2 English test
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Please leave your details on our contact form, and one of our experts will call you back at a time convenient for you alternatively give us a call and we can assess your circumstances and advise on the next steps we need to take to help you obtain the correct visa.