Apply For Spouse Visa UK

Do you want to apply for a spouse visa UK? At Halliday Reeves, we are visa and immigration specialists and we can put together a strong application on your behalf, to include compiling the documents that UK Visas and Immigration will need to see.As immigration specialists, we have an in-depth understanding of the complex UK visa system. We provide comprehensive advice and have the expertise to handle difficult cases. We have an excellent track record and have successfully secured tens of thousands of visas for clients from around the globe.If you would like to apply for a spouse visa, contact our team today. We will go through your circumstances with you and discuss the best immigration route, as well as answering any initial questions you may have.We are known for our excellent service standards and hold the Law Society’s immigration and asylum accreditation in recognition of both this and our legal expertise.If you need advice or assistance to apply for spouse visa UK, 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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Eligibility For A Spouse Visa

To be eligible to apply for a spouse visa, the spouse or civil partner of the applicant must be:

• A citizen of Britain or Ireland; or

• Hold settled status in the UK; or

• Hold refugee status or have humanitarian protection

You will also need to provide documentary evidence that you meet the following criteria:

• Your marriage is legal, valid and recognised under UK law

• Your relationship is a genuine one

• You meet the minimum financial requirements for a spouse visa

• Suitable accommodation has been arranged for you in the UK and you intend to live with your spouse once your visa is granted

• You meet the minimum English language requirements

If you would like to know whether you are eligible for a spouse visa, please feel free to call us. We can discuss whether this is the best immigration option for you and what you want to achieve for the future, for example, you may ultimately want to settle in the UK.We can also provide advice and assistance if you wish to bring children to the UK with you.

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How To Apply For Spouse Visa UK

An application for a UK spouse visa is made online. Before you start the application process, you should check that you have the right documents available to show UK Visas and Immigration that you meet all of their criteria.We can go through the documents you have available and identify which will best demonstrate your eligibility. Where documents are missing, we can take steps to secure replacements. We will also ensure that any documents that are not in English or Welsh are accompanied by a certified translation, as required.Our team can then prepare a draft visa application and provide you with a representation letter for the visa authorities.Once all of the necessary documents have been compiled, the application can be submitted, together with the fee.

How Long Does It Take To Apply For Spouse Visa UK?

The length of time for a spouse visa application depends on the availability of the documents that you will need. These will include items such as:

• A valid and up-to-date photographic travel identity document, such as a passport

• A copy of the photo page and visa stamps in your expired passports

• Your biometric information

• Your marriage certificate or civil partnership certificate

• Items such as correspondence, photographs and plane tickets that provide evidence of your relationship

• Bank statements and other financial documents that confirm that you meet the minimum income requirements

• A copy of the lease agreement in respect of your accommodation

• The results of an approved English language test

• Tuberculosis test results, where necessary

• Details of any criminal convictions

• Details of any previous visa applications

If all of the required information is provided to UK Visas and Immigration, they aim to provide a decision within twelve weeks if you have applied from outside of the UK. If you apply from inside of the UK and you meet the requirements, they aim to respond within eight weeks.In some cases, it may be possible to pay for a faster decision, and we can discuss this with you if it is something you would like to consider.

Contact Our Solicitors To Apply For Spouse Visa UK

If you want to apply for a spouse visa, our expert immigration solicitors will be happy to help.To contact one of our expert, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

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