Spouse / Unmarried Partner
UK Spouse / Partner Visa
The UK partner visa provides the chance to non-British partners to come and live together. Every husband, wife, civil partner, unmarried partner(for at least two years), and a proposed civil partner can apply for the Visa. However, the terms and regulations are highly restricted and come with strict guidelines. Some of these are minimum finance threshold, legal proceedings, family criticism, etc. Not every individual can get the clearance so easily for the spouse visa.
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What Requirements Need To Fulfill To Get A UK Spouse Visa or Partner Visa
Your partner should belong to the British or have settled in the UK.
You should be married or in a civil partnership (At least two years).
You and your partner should have been in a civil relationship within six months of arriving.
Both must be living together in the UK along with proper accommodation.
You and your partner won't have to rely on public funds.
Your sponsor should fit in the financial expectations and should show valid proof.
Both partners must be 18 years or over.
You must have a Turkish worker or businessman visa
You must be a refugee in the UK.
You should have humanitarian protection in the UK.
Authentic relationship between you and your sponsor.
Both should know the English language.
Failing to any or all requirements will lead you to visa rejection. If you apply as a fiance, the initial entry visa is granted for 33 months and six months for a proposed civil partner. You can also apply for a Spouse visa extension for 30 months. After completing five years in the UK on a temporary visa, you can apply for an Indefinite Time To Remain.
What's The Process To Apply For A Partner Visa?
The application for a partner visa can be submitted online. It would help if you also went through the biometric verification at a visa application center with a prior appointment. Enrolling in this additional verification is mandatory for getting a partner Visa. Your photograph and Fingerprints are verified for the approval process.
Fill the application form correctly and submit copies of the required documents. If the immigrant officials find any flaw or are not convinced with the relationship, your visa application will be rejected. You will be asked to attend a partner visa interview and answer questions separately to make sure your marriage is authentic or not.
What Are the Benefits Of Having a Spouse Visa?
UK immigration policies ensure that you won't have to live separated from your spouse or partner. You can get a family visa or spouse visa to live with your loved ones in the UK. We will provide all sorts of legal advice and assistance so that you can live or work together in Britain.
What Documents Will Be There To Support The Spouse Visa?
Following documents are necessary along with your spouse visa application:
Current passport or travel documents.
Marriage/civil partnership certificate.
Criminal case information (If any).
Bank statement proof
In the case of a previous marriage, divorce certificates are mandatory.
National insurance number (if applicable).
Accommodation details in the UK
Job income details (if applicable)
British passport of the sponsor
Indefinite Leave to remain details
Children information (if coming to the UK)
What Can I Do if My application is Refused?
There can be a lot of reasons behind the rejection of the application. The UK immigration policies lack laxity and come with a set of guidelines. It is possible that you received the visa rejection even if there wasn't any error. In such a case, you need to re-apply or go for the judicial review.
In both cases, we are capable of offering full support regarding visa approvals. Our expert lawyers can get the negative result to be converted into a positive one without much hassle.
Is an extension of my spouse's Visa possible?
Yes, the extension of Visa is possible for 30 months if meeting certain requirements. After every five years, you need to apply for an extension at least once. If your eligibility requirements don't match the updated guidelines after five years, you are required to apply for an extension.
How long can you stay?
You will get a 6-month stay if you apply as a fiance or civil partner and allow you to live in the UK. Otherwise, you will get 33 months initial clearance if you're not living in the UK and 30 months if you're living in the UK. After completing 60 months of your stay, you are allowed to apply for a formal settlement. But, the opportunity stands only for 28 days after the completion of 5 years. Once your accommodation is confirmed, you can live freely with zero restrictions in the UK.
How Much Time Is Required To Process a Spouse Visa?
You need to complete an online application and attend the biometric verification for your Visa. It applies to everyone living in the UK or outside the UK. It usually takes three months to process the visa application made from the outside UK. However, some priority services are also available that offer the quickest visa approval. If you're living in the UK, it will require around eight weeks to get the normal visa approval.
What's Your Tip To Qualify For Partner Visa Accommodation Requirements?
Usually, it would help if you showed proper accommodation available for yourself and your spouse/family. The place must be affordable and should have enough space to live. You are free to purchase property or own it or live with family. But, the evidence is mandatory in all the cases that you have a proper place to live with your partner.
If you're thinking of purchasing the property in the UK, evidence will be required to prove that you have a prospect of achieving accommodation.
Can I Exchange Another Visa To A Spouse/Partner Visa?
Unless you are not leaving as a visitor or got permission for leave granting for six months, you are allowed to change to the partner visa category. Fiance visas are an exception to these regulations.
Am I Allowed To Settle In The UK With A Spouse/Partner Visa?
The UK partner visa can be used for settlement in the UK if you are eligible as per all requirements. However, the application for settlement can only be applied after 28 days once the said time limit is completed. Here are the documents required for this process:
ID proofs and documents
Biometric residence allowance
Declaration from the sponsor
Proof of financial security
English language requirement
Proof of proper UK accommodation
Evidence of livelihood and accommodation with spouse
What Is The Process To Renew My Visa?
To renew your UK spouse visa, you need to submit an online form known as FLR(M). Pay the required fees & upload the scanned copies of the documents. The online website and portal are handled by Home Office's commercial partner, Sopra Steria. They also manage UK visas and appointments. You will be asked to represent yourself and hard copies of the document for verification to the Biometric Enrolment center.