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...
The rules governing the UK spouse visa have shifted significantly over the past two years. The minimum income threshold has risen, the Home Office is applying closer scrutiny to relationship evidence, and the move from physical Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) cards...
The UK spouse visa financial requirement in 2026 is £29,000 gross annual income. This applies to all new applicants and those applying with a new partner. If you first applied before 11 April 2024 and are extending with the same partner, a lower transitional threshold...
For applicants applying for a UK visa from outside the United Kingdom, physical visa vignettes (passport stickers) will progressively be withdrawn. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is transitioning to a fully digital immigration status system, whereby successful...
UK Spouse Visa processing time is one of the most common concerns for couples planning their lives together in the United Kingdom. Timelines vary depending on whether the application is made inside or outside the UK, as well as the level of service chosen. Delays can...
For UK Spouse Visa applications under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules, the minimum income requirement for new applicants has been set at £29,000 per annum from 11 April 2024, representing a significant increase from the previous £18,600 threshold. The separate...
