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How To Extend Spouse Visa In The UK

How To Extend Spouse Visa In The UK
The Halliday Reeves Team

If you are living in the UK with your husband or wife, you may wish to renew your UK spouse visa to stay longer.

If your spouse or partner is a British or Irish citizen or has settled status in the UK and you live with them under a spouse visa, you can apply to extend this if you wish to stay longer than the initial term.

If your application to extend your spouse visa is granted, you will be given a further two years and six months.

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 To Renew Spouse Visa UK

The requirements for a spouse visa renewal or extension are strict. You will need to prove that your relationship is genuine and subsisting and that it is a legally recognised marriage or civil partnership.

In renewing a UK spouse visa, you will also have to provide evidence that you have been living with your husband or wife or civil partner during the time you have spent in the UK so far. In addition, you will need to confirm that you intend to continue to do so.

Financial requirements for renewing UK spouse visa

When renewing a UK Spouse Visa, you and your partner must continue to meet the minimum financial requirements. The required income level for renewals may differ from that of new applicants.

If you are also supporting children who are not British or Irish citizens, or who do not have settled or pre-settled status, you will need to demonstrate additional income to meet the financial requirement.

Income that can be used towards the required total includes:

  • Income from your UK job as shown on your payslips or P60
  • UK self-employment income, as accounted for on your Self Assessment tax return
  • Money from a pension
  • Income from other sources such as property rental income or share dividend income

You can use a combination of income sources to meet the necessary minimum amount.

To prove your income is at the required level, you will need to provide documentary evidence, such as:

  • Payslips for the previous six months
  • Bank statements
  • A letter from your employer (or your spouse’s employer)

You can also meet the requirements in full or in part with cash savings.

Other Requirements:

You will also need to show that you meet the minimum standard in the English language.

The visa authorities will check whether there are any grounds to reject your spouse visa extension request, such as a breach of your immigration and visa conditions or a criminal conviction.

You will need to show you meet the test for adequate accomodation.

Making A Spouse Visa Renewal Application

Applying to renew or extend a UK spouse visa is not always straightforward. The UK Visas and Immigration authorities need to see a full range of supporting evidence and if some information is left out by mistake, your application will be rejected.

We can put together a strong application on your behalf and ensure that you have the best possible chance of success.

Contact Our Expert Spouse Visa Lawyers

At Halliday Reeves we specialise solely in immigration, meaning we have an exceptional depth of understanding and expertise in this complex area of law.

We offer a free enquiry service to discuss how to extend spouse visa in UK and ensure that this is the best immigration option for your circumstances.

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.

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Spouse Visa-Grant of Entry Clearance

Congratulations to you and to us. My wife has been granted the UK entry clearance. Thank you very much for your great service.
09/2010

Congratulations to you and to us. My wife has been granted the UK entry clearance. Thank you very much for your great service. 09/2010
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