If you are married to someone who has the right to live and work in the UK, a spouse visa can give you the right to join them. At Halliday Reeves, we can put together the strongest possible spouse visa application on your behalf.
We have an excellent track record of success in securing spouse visas for our clients, including in complex cases. We have a sound understanding of the details that UK Visas and Immigration need to see and we will ensure that your application is accompanied by the right documents in support.
As immigration specialists, we deal solely with immigration law, meaning we have an exceptional depth of knowledge and expertise. We are accredited by the Law Society for immigration and asylum law, meaning that we meet their high standards in both the provision of legal advice and client service.
If you need advice or assistance in making a spouse visa application, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form and we will be happy to help. You can also speak to us on 0330 133 7777.
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Am I Eligible For A Spouse Visa?
To be eligible for a UK spouse visa, your spouse must be:
- British or Irish or have settled status, such as indefinite leave to remain, or pre-settled status
- Aged 18 or older
- Legally married to you, and this marriage is recognised in UK law
You need to show that:
- You meet the minimum income requirements
- You have accommodation arranged in the UK
- You meet the English language requirement
- You intend to live in the UK with your spouse once your visa is granted
How Do I Make A Spouse Visa Application?
A spouse visa application is made online. You will need to ensure you have documentary evidence showing that you meet all of the eligibility criteria. We can work with you to identify which documents you have that will be most effective. These will generally include:
- Your marriage certificate
- Evidence of your marriage ceremony
- Evidence of your ongoing relationship, such as photos, letters and social media posts
- Bank statements demonstrating that you meet the financial requirements
- Details of the accommodation you will be living in
- Evidence that you meet the minimum English language standard, such as the results of an approved English language test
Other information is also needed when applying for a UK visa, and this includes:
- Your valid passport or other photographic travel identity document; your passport should have a blank page available for the visa
- A copy of the photo page and visa stamps in any expired passports
- Your name, date of birth and biometric identity information
- Whether you have made any previous visa applications
- Information on any criminal convictions you have
- Your parents’ names, dates of birth and nationality, if you are not applying from within the UK
- Tuberculosis test results, if you are from an affected country
- Your national insurance number, if you have been issued with one
Any documents that are not in English or Welsh must be accompanied by a certified translation.
Your application must be accompanied by payment of the spouse visa application fee.
How Our Expert Spouse Visa Application Lawyers Can Help
Our solicitors will check that a spouse visa is the best immigration route to the UK for your circumstances, taking into account issues such as whether you hope to settle in the country in the future.
We will go through the information that you have available and select the documents that demonstrate most clearly that you are eligible.
If statements are required, we can work with you to prepare these and obtain translations of documents where necessary.
We will liaise with UK Visas and Immigration as required and provide them with a detailed letter of representation in support of your application.
Our service is comprehensive and we will make sure that you are supported throughout the process and that we are available to speak to you as needed and answer your questions.
Contact Our Solicitors For Spouse Visa Applications
If you are thinking of making a spouse visa application, call us today and we will be happy to assist. We always work proactively to avoid delays and to ensure that sufficient information is provided with your application.
To contact one of our experts, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.
“The Halliday Reeves team have been fantastic from the first engagement to the last in getting our spousal visa approved. Navigating us through the hurdles and ensuring we provided the correct information. Actively chasing up UK immigration to get the matter resolved. Thoroughly recommend, don’t risk doing this on your own, engage the professionals.”
