UK Spouse Visa Financial Requirement: How to Meet It
Meeting the spouse visa financial requirement is the most common reason for delays and refusals on the family route. This article covers the income sources accepted, the cash savings alternative, combinations of income types, and the documentary evidence required under Appendix FM-SE.
UK Fiance Visa: Process, Costs, Timeline
The UK fiance(e) visa allows entry to the UK for the purpose of marrying a British citizen or settled person within 6 months. After the wedding, the applicant switches to the spouse visa from inside the UK. This article covers eligibility, evidence and timing.
UK Family Visa for Overseas Applicants: Process
Applicants outside the UK applying for the family visa follow the entry clearance process: online application, biometrics at a visa application centre, document upload and decision. This article covers the country-specific aspects, timing and the move to the UK after grant.
UK Family Visa Extension: Process and Documents
Family visa holders apply to extend after 30 months in the UK. The extension renews the visa to a total of 60 months on the 5-year route, after which ILR is the next step. This article covers the documents required, the financial test refresh, and the English language step-up to A2.
UK Family Visa English Language Test: Levels and Exemptions
The family visa English language requirement steps up across the route: A1 at entry, A2 at first extension, B1 at ILR. This article covers the approved tests, the qualifying nationality exemption, and the qualifying-degree route to exemption.
UK Family Visa: The Complete Guide for Spouses and Partners
The UK family visa route under Appendix FM covers spouses, civil partners, unmarried partners and fiance(e)s of British citizens, settled persons and refugees. This guide explains the eligibility tests including the minimum income requirement, English language, accommodation and the path