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Spouse Visa Application

What is the Spouse Visa in the UK?

The UK spouse visa application, also known as the partner and spouse visa, lets eligible foreign people live with their partners in the UK if their partners are British citizens or settled persons (like those with Indefinite Leave to Remain or EU Settled Status). Marrying a British citizen doesn’t automatically give you the right to live in the UK. Instead, you must apply for a Spouse Visa to be with your partner in the UK. This visa applies to married people, those in a civil partnership, or unmarried couples.

To be eligible, you must meet specific criteria. If approved, you will initially get this visa for 2 years and 9 months. After that, you can extend your stay and even apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) later, letting you live in the UK permanently without following immigration rules. You may also become eligible for British citizenship by marriage.

Who Can Apply for a Spouse Visa?

If you are a foreign national, you can apply if your partner in the UK:
You must plan to live together in the UK and provide evidence of your real and ongoing relationship.

UK Spouse Visa Requirements 2023

For a successful spouse visa application, you must prove:


UK Spouse Visa Fee/Cost in 2026

In 2026, the application fee is £1,321 if made inside the UK and £1,938 outside the UK. Extra costs include a £1035 Immigration Healthcare Surcharge. If you wish faster decision, there’s an £1000 super priority charge.

Spouse Visa Extension

After the initial 2 years and 9 months, you can extend the visa for another 2 years and 6 months. You must maintain the same eligible relationship with your UK partner and apply before your current visa expires. 

Spouse Visa to ILR

After living in the UK for 5 years on this visa, you may be eligible to apply for ILR. This means you can stay in the UK forever without immigration control. To get ILR, you must:

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