Family visa

UK Spouse Visa

Relocate to your spouse's country of residence or citizenship following a legally recognised marriage, with a clear route to permanent settlement.

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Quick facts

We handle this route

Processing time

7–14 months

Visa duration

2.5 years (Renewable)

Leads to settlement

Yes

Dependants allowed

Yes

Success rate

89%

Fee from

$750

Overview

What this visa gives you.

A Spouse Visa allows the foreign national husband or wife of a citizen or settled resident to join their spouse and reside lawfully in that country. The visa is grounded in a legally recognised marriage and requires both parties to demonstrate the relationship is genuine and subsisting. Most spouse visa programmes operate on a phased basis, granting an initial temporary period before the applicant becomes eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain or permanent residency. Financial and accommodation requirements are typically set by the sponsoring spouse.

Requirements

What you need to qualify.

Valid marriage certificate
A legally recognised marriage certificate issued in the country of marriage is required.

Proof of genuine relationship
Evidence that the marriage is real and ongoing, including communication records, photographs, and joint documents.

Sponsor financial threshold
The sponsoring spouse must meet a minimum income or savings requirement to support the applicant.

English language requirement
Many destinations require the applicant to demonstrate a basic level of English proficiency.

Clean immigration & character history
Both spouses must satisfy all immigration, background, and security checks.

How we handle it

From first call to visa in hand.

Relationship assessment
We review marriage eligibility and sponsorship conditions.
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Evidence preparation
Relationship documents and supporting records are organized.
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Visa application filing
Applications and immigration forms are completed correctly.
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Approval & relocation guidance
Support before travel and arrival after approval.
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