A self-employed sponsor often has the income to meet the financial requirement comfortably, yet the evidence rules are where these applications are won or lost. The accountant's certificate of confirmation is one document within that evidence, and for many...
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
Spouse Visa UK: Foreign-Language Documents and Certified Translations
A certified translation is required for every UK spouse visa document that is not in English or Welsh. The requirement is met by an independent professional translation, submitted alongside the original, that carries the translator's certification details. This post...
Spouse Visa Payslips and Bank Statements: How to Evidence the Financial Requirement
The financial requirement for a UK spouse visa application must be demonstrated in accordance with fixed specified-evidence rules. Employment and self-employment income is evidenced with payslips and corresponding bank statements. This post provides an overview of the...
UK Spouse Visa Priority Service 2026
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...
When to Apply for a UK Spouse Visa Extension After 2.5 Years
When to Extend a UK Partner Visa Extending your UK Partner Visa is an important step towards securing your future in the United Kingdom with your partner or spouse. While the process may feel similar to your initial application, the timing of your extension matters....
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...
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...
How is director income assessed for a UK Spouse Visa?
Last reviewed: 12 June 2026 A company director meets the spouse visa financial requirement from income received from a limited company. Where the sponsor is a director of a company they or their family control, the income is assessed under the self-employment rules of...
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...
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