If you hold a spouse visa, you will need to extend this when it nears expiry if you wish to stay in the UK with your partner. At Halliday Reeves, our expert immigration solicitors can put together a strong application on your behalf, giving you the best possible chance of success. If you need a spouse visa extension after 2.5 years in the UK, call us today, and we will be pleased to represent you.
We deal solely with visas and immigration, meaning we have in-depth, specialist knowledge and a strong understanding of the spouse visa extension process. You will need to provide the right documents in support of your application, and we will work with you to identify and obtain these.
If you would eventually like indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK, ensuring that your spouse visa renewal is dealt with successfully is essential, as an uninterrupted period of time living in the UK is necessary to enable you to apply for ILR when the time comes.
Our solicitors have been awarded the Law Society’s accreditation for work in the area of immigration and asylum law at an advanced level. This recognises our area of expertise and the excellent standards of client service that we provide.
If you need advice or assistance to apply for spouse visa extension after 2.5 years, 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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When Do You Need To Extend A Spouse Visa?
If you hold a spouse visa, this will generally allow you to stay in the UK for 2 years and 9 months. If you have extended your spouse visa or switched to a spouse visa from another type of visa, you can stay for 2 years and 6 months.
You should ensure that your spouse visa extension application is submitted before your visa expires. Failure to do this means you will be classed as an overstayer, which could affect your immigration status and spouse visa renewal application and also mean that you have to leave the UK.
It is usually recommended that you submit your renewal application up to 28 days before the visa expiry date.
Spouse Visa Extension Eligibility
To be eligible to extend a spouse visa, you will need to meet the following criteria:
- Your relationship is genuine
- You have been living together in the UK throughout the period of your spouse visa
- You meet the minimum income requirements
- You meet the minimum English language requirements
- You have not breached the terms of your visa, and you do not have any serious criminal convictions
What Documents Are Needed To Extend Spouse Visa?
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) will need to see evidence that you satisfy their requirements for extending a spouse visa. Documents to be provided will usually include:
- Your valid passport
- Your marriage certificate or civil partnership certificate
- Evidence of your relationship, such as correspondence, joint bank statements, photographs and joint bills
- Proof that you meet the minimum financial requirements, such as bank statements, payslips and tax returns
- Evidence that you meet the minimum English language requirement, such as a degree certificate from a qualifying degree taught in English or the results of an approved English language test
How Do I Extend Spouse Visa?
A spouse visa extension application is made online. We can work with you before you apply to ensure that you have the right paperwork in support and prepare a draft application. When your application is submitted, you will also need to pay the application fee.
You will also need to ensure that UKVI has your up-to-date biometric information. You can provide this at a visa application centre.
Can I Extend My Spouse Visa More Than Once?
You can renew a spouse visa again if you wish. However, if you have lived continuously in the UK for five years, you may be eligible to apply for ILR. To speak to us about spouse visa renewal and related issues, call us today and we can discuss your options.
Contact Our Solicitors To Apply For Spouse Visa Extension After 2.5 Years
If you want to apply for a spouse visa extension after 2.5 years, our expert visas and immigration solicitors can help.
To contact one of our experts, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.
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