Spouse Visa: Key Requirements Explained

The spouse or partner route is for individuals who wish to join or remain with their British or settled partner in the UK. Applications are assessed against relationship, financial, English language, and accommodation requirements.

Applicants must demonstrate that their relationship is genuine and subsisting. Financial requirements involve meeting a minimum income threshold or holding sufficient savings, though exceptions may apply in certain circumstances.

Evidence typically includes marriage or civil partnership documents, communication records, financial documents, and proof of suitable accommodation. Each case is assessed on its own merits, and refusals may be challenged depending on the grounds.