UK Spouse Visa

The UK is filled to the brim with history, culture, and breathtaking beauty. The United Kingdom, which is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, has a wide variety of stunning, magical, and fascinating tourist attractions, starting from the golden sands to serene beaches to vibrant cities. All you need is to apply for your UK visa to enter this beautiful country and tick off your bucket list.

There are different types of UK visas, it depends on your age, duration of your stay, and most important the purpose of visiting the country. Here is an overview of the UK spouse visa.

The UK Spouse Visa also known as Marriage Visa in the UK, is the type of visa you require to enter and stay in the UK to live with a partner (spouse/fiancé) for more than 6 months. It allows the married partners of UK citizens to move to the UK since they are married to someone who is "settled in the UK."

UK Visa Fees

Types of UK Visas	Visa Validity	Stay Period	Entry Type	Visa Fees
6 Months Short Term UK Visa	6 Months	6 Months	Multiple Entry	INR 13,999/-
2 years Long Term UK Visa	2 Years	6 Months	Multiple Entry	INR 47,899/-
5 years Long Term UK Visa	5 Years	6 Months	Multiple Entry	INR 88,799/-
10 Years Long Term UK Visa	10 Years	6 Months	Multiple Entry	INR 1,09,899/-

Eligibility of the UK Spouse Visa

To be eligible for the UK Spouse Visa from India, you need to meet the following requirements:

You and your spouse must be 18 years old or over.
Your partner must either be a British or Irish citizen or have been settled in the UK.
You must have met each other and be legally married and must have the intention to live together permanently.
The partner living in the UK must meet all the financial requirements to support yourself and your partner.
You must satisfy the English language requirements.

Below is the complete list of required documents for a UK Spouse Visa:

A valid passport.
UK spouse visa application form.
Two recent passport-sized photographs.
Documents to prove that your relationship with your spouse is original, such as a (marriage certificate or civil partnership certificate)
Evidence of meeting the financial requirement.
Proof of English language requirement (demonstrate skills by passing one of the secure English language tests). You do not have the need to provide this if you are from an English-speaking country such as the United States or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in an English-speaking country.
Proof of adequate accommodation in the UK.

Spouse Visa Dependents

Children under the age of 18 are eligible for entry into the UK as your dependents. Along with your spouse's visa application, you should submit one for them as well. Please be aware that depending on the number of dependent children being sponsored, your sponsoring spouse must demonstrate income of a certain level.

Stay Period and Validity of the UK Spouse Visa

The maximum stay period for the family visa allows people to stay for as long as 2 years and 9 months. If they wish to stay in the UK for a longer duration, they can apply for an extension.

Processing Time of the UK Spouse Visa

Normally, the processing time for the UK spouse visa application is 12 weeks from the date of visa application submission.

FAQs

Q.Can you work in the UK on a spouse visa?

Ans - Yes, you can work full-time and without restriction in the kingdom on your UK spouse visa from India.

Q.How many months in advance should I apply for my UK spouse visa?

Ans - It is advisable to apply for a UK spouse visa 3 months prior to your intended date of travel to avoid any kind of hassle last minute.

Q.Can I get a UK spouse visa from India without biometrics?

Ans - No, your UK spouse visa application will not be processed without the biometric information, your fingerprints will be scanned along with your digital photographs.

Q.Can I marry on a tourist visa in the UK?

Ans - If you wish to marry in the UK, you must apply for a Marriage Visitor visa. You are supposed to give notice of a marriage or civil partnership in the UK.

Q.What can be used as proof of relationship while applying for a UK spouse visa?

Ans - You can use the following documents to prove your relationship while applying for a UK spouse visa from India: ● Marriage certificate or the certificate of civil partnership. ● a tenancy agreement, utility bills, or council tax bills confirming that you and your spouse live at the same address or pay bills together. ● a bank statement from a joint bank account.

Q.Can I bring my wife from India to the UK?

Ans - Yes, all you need is to apply for a UK spouse visa from India to get your wife to the kingdom from the home country.

Q.Does a UK spouse visa have an interview?

Ans - Yes, your UK spouse visa application status from India will ultimately depend on the results of the spouse visa interview.

Q.How long is a UK spouse visa valid?

Ans - The UK spouse visa from India is valid for around 33 months i.e., 2 years and 9 months.

Q.Do I need IELTS for a UK spouse visa?

Ans - Yes, you need a valid English Language test score to apply for a UK spouse visa from India to study, work or migrate to the UK.

Q.How long does it take to get a UK spouse visa from India?

Ans - The processing time for the UK spouse visa from India is normally 12 weeks. It may vary depending on your requirement.

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