Key Overviews The UK spouse visa 6-Week priority service costs £500 on top of the application fee for out of country applications. Super priority service costs £1,000 for in-country spouse visa extensions and ILR applications. Priority is not guaranteed. UKVI can...
UK Immigration Guides and Insights
Expert insights across every UK immigration route we cover, from partner and family visas to settlement and British citizenship. Choose a topic below to see all the guides for it.
British CitizenshipNaturalisation, registration and becoming British.
Indefinite Leave to RemainSettling permanently after your qualifying period.
Spouse VisaJoining a British or settled partner in the UK.
Work VisaWorking in the UK across the main employment routes.
Visitor VisaVisiting the UK for family, tourism or business.
Student VisaStudying in the UK and the visa requirements.
News & UpdatesThe latest UK immigration rule changes and updates.
Fiancé VisaComing to the UK to marry, then switching to a spouse visa.
Unmarried Partner VisaApplying as a durable, unmarried partner of a UK sponsor.
NaturalisationBecoming a British citizen after settlement.
Spouse Visa ExtensionExtending your partner visa for the second stage.
Further Leave to RemainExtending your stay on family and other routes.
Latest UK immigration guides
Further Leave to Remain Family Route – FLR(M) Application
Apply for Further Leave to Remain as a Partner or a Child in the UK For couples living in the United Kingdom under the partner route, applicants are initially granted a limited period of stay, usually 2 years and 6 months. To continue living with your partner in the...
Success Story: Spouse Visa Extension Using Pension Income Approved
At Whytecroft Ford, we regularly assist couples applying for a Spouse Visa extension under Appendix FM, including cases where the Minimum Income Requirement (MIR) is met through pension income. In this case, we supported a retired British sponsor and his Thai spouse...
Spouse Visa Extension Cost – FLR(M) Application
Key Takeaways: The 2025 UK Spouse Visa extension fee is £1,321, plus a £2,587.50 Immigration Health Surcharge. Applicants must meet Appendix FM requirements, including financial, English, and accommodation criteria. Expert legal support significantly improves success...
Client Success Story: Switch to 5-Year Spouse Route Under New Income Rules
Our client, the non-British spouse of a UK citizen, had previously been living in the UK under the 10-year partner route due to not meeting all requirements of the 5-year route under Appendix FM of the immigration rules. At that time, her application had been granted...
Non-Employment Income for a UK Spouse or Partner Visa (2026)
Last reviewed: 20 May 2026 UK Partner Visa applicants can use specific sources of non-employment income to meet the minimum income requirement. Category C is the route for meeting the financial requirement from non-employment income, such as rent, dividends, and...
UK Spouse Visa Extension FLR(M) Total Cost in 2026
01 February 2026 Applying to extend your Spouse Visa, otherwise known as Further Leave to Remain or FLR(M), is a significant milestone in your UK journey. Having already built a life here for over two years, you are now preparing for the vital next step, extending...
UK Spouse Visa: New-Job & Changed-Job Income (Category B)
Last reviewed: 20 May 2026 UK Spouse Visa applicants can meet the financial requirement with variable income or income from a new job through Category B under Appendix FM-SE of the Immigration Rules. It uses a two-part test: the current rate of pay must meet the...
Family Immigration Success Stories
Whytecroft Ford has been providing expert assistance to clients from all around the world who seek to join and remain with their spouses, civil partners, unmarried partners, fiancé(e)s, and other relatives in the United Kingdom. Some examples of our successful clients...
The Relationship Requirement for a UK Partner Visa, Explained
Updated on 05 June 2026 The relationship requirement is the gateway to a UK partner visa, and it must be met along with the financial, English language, and accommodation requirements. It is the test of whether the couple's relationship is one the Immigration Rules...
Not sure which route applies?
The Whytecroft Ford immigration team can confirm the right route for your circumstances and prepare the application end to end. To talk it through, call 0208 757 5751 or use the contact form.