If you are married to a UK citizen or someone with leave to remain in the UK, you may be eligible for a spouse visa, allowing you to spend up to two years and six months in the UK with your husband or wife. We answer the question, ‘how much does a UK spouse visa cost?’

There are a number of charges involved with obtaining a UK visa. The level of some fees depends on whether you will be applying for the visa from outside or inside the UK and the speed of response that you would like.

To speak to one of our expert immigration lawyers, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

How Much A Is Spouse Visa UK?

The application fee depends on where you are applying. For those applying from outside of the UK, the cost is £1,523. If you will be applying from within the UK, the cost is £1,052.
Please be advised the fee when applying from outside the UK may vary as the fee is converted to the local currency rate of the Country and may be higher or lower depending on the conversion rates at the time

The Healthcare Surcharge

As well as paying the UK spouse visa application fee, you will also need to pay a healthcare surcharge of £624 per year. This means that the healthcare surcharge for up to three years is £1,560. It is important to ensure that this is paid in full as part of your application. If it is not, you will receive an email prompting you to pay within ten working days if you are in the UK or within seven working days if you are outside of the UK. If you miss this deadline, your visa application will be turned down.

Please be advised the fee when applying from outside the UK may vary as the fee is converted to the local currency rate of the Country and may be higher or lower depending on the conversion rates at the time

Biometric Residence Permit Fee

Providing your biometric information to accompany your visa application can be done from a visa application centre either within the UK or outside of the UK. You will have a digital photo taken of your face and provide your fingerprints. The cost at a UK centre is usually £125-150, this is dependant upon which visa centre the appointment is made in at the time of submission. If you apply from outside of the UK, the cost will be included in your application fee.

Fee For A Faster Decision

If you apply for a spouse visa from outside of the UK, the authorities will aim to provide you with a decision within twelve weeks. If you apply from within the UK, you should receive a decision within eight weeks.

If you need a faster decision, you can apply for a priority service. This will cost an additional £500 and you should receive a decision within five working days from the date of your appointment at a UK Visa and Citizen Application Services appointment centre or, if you use the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app, from the working day after you have uploaded all of the required documents.

You may be able to ask for a super priority service, which will mean you have a decision by the end of the following working day. This is not available if you are using the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app. The super priority service costs an extra £800.

Please be advised the priority services are not always available and we will be able to advise at the time if this service is available

Our UK Spouse Visa Application Service

Obtaining a spouse visa is not always straightforward and it can require a substantial amount of accompanying paperwork by way of supporting evidence. Our immigration team can put together a spouse visa application on your behalf, using their extensive understanding of the requirements to ensure that you have the best possible chance of success.

We can also talk through the financial element of your application, to include the minimum income requirement that you will need and how you will need to prove this.
For more information, see How to apply for a spouse visa.

Contact Us

At Halliday Reeves we specialise in immigration, meaning we have in-depth understanding and experience of this complex area of law. If you are seeking a spouse visa and you have any questions, such as how much does a spouse visa cost UK, please feel free to give us a call.

We offer a free 15-minute enquiry service to discuss your requirements, issues such as how much is a spouse visa UK and to ensure you have chosen the best immigration options for your circumstances.

We have offices in Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Wakefield and Nottingham. To speak to one of our expert immigration lawyers, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

The UK Spouse visa permits the partner of a British citizen or of someone with indefinite leave to remain in the country to live with their spouse in the UK.

We take a look at how to apply for a spouse visa and what documents you will need to send with your application.

To speak to one of our expert immigration lawyers, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

Requirements For A UK Spouse Visa

To apply for a spousal visa, you need to be married to or in a civil partnership with a British or Irish citizen or someone with indefinite leave to remain or settled status in the UK, a UK refugee or someone with humanitarian protection in the UK.

You will need to be able to prove the following to UK Visas and Immigration:

• That your relationship is genuine
• You intend to live permanently together
• You can support yourself financially, which means you and your spouse have a combined income of at least £18,600 a year. Additional income is needed if you will be bringing your children with you, in the sum of £3,800 for your first child and £2,400 each for any subsequent children. Alternatively, if you have savings, they may be sufficient to satisfy the financial requirements.
• You may be exempt from showing financial support and will only be required to provide proof of adequate maintenance if you are in receipt of a qualifying benefit
• Your knowledge of the English language is at the required level

How To Apply For Spouse Visa UK

Application for a UK spouse visa needs to be made online and you will need to pay the application fee.

In submitting your application for a UK spouse visa, you will need to provide proof of your eligibility by including the right documents in support.
This will generally include the following:

• Marriage certificate showing you are in a marriage that is recognised in the UK or a civil partnership certificate
• Photos and other evidence of any Ceremony
• Evidence of contact eg social media, plane tickets, cards etc
• Bank statements showing the necessary level of income for you and your spouse
• Financial documents to satisfy the financial requirements
• Evidence that you have the necessary level of English, which could either be:
  • By providing a copy of a degree from a UK university or a degree taught in English from an overseas university together with a certificate from Ecctis confirming your degree is of the required level and that it was taught in English; or
  • By passing an approved English language test

You will also need to provide the following information and evidence needed for a UK visa application:

• Your full name and date of birth
• Your current passport or other valid travel identity document
• A copy of the photo page and visa stamps in any expired passports
• Biometric identity details
• Details of any previous immigration applications you have made
• Details of any criminal convictions
• Your national insurance number, if you have one
• Your parents’ dates of birth and nationality, if you are applying from outside of the UK
• Tuberculosis test results if you are from a country where this is required
• Certified translations of any documents that are not in English or Welsh

Your passport should have a blank page available for the visa to be added.

Making a spousal visa application is not always straightforward and applications are often rejected if the right documentary evidence is not included.

Our team of experts will:

• Assess your eligibility
• Go through the documents you have available and ensure that you provide the right supporting paperwork to give you the best possible chance of success.
• Prepare any Statements required
• Obtain translations of supporting documents
• Liaise with the Home Office during your application
• Accurately complete your application
• Prepare a detailed Letter of Representation to support your application

Contact Us

At Halliday Reeves we specialise solely in immigration, meaning we have in-depth knowledge and experience of this complex area of law. If you have any questions about how to apply for spouse visa in UK, please give us a call. We offer a free 15-minute enquiry service to discuss your needs and advise you on the best immigration options for your circumstances.

We have offices in Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Leeds, Wakefield and Nottingham. To speak to one of our expert immigration lawyers, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.