Qualify for a UK Spouse Visa – The SmartMove2UK

1
Qualify for a UK Spouse Visa The Specifics
Explained
2
For a quick breakdown of the main things you need
to be granted a spouse visa to live in the UK,
read on. Make sure you meet each of these things
to qualify for the UK spouse visa and youre well
on your way to living there. The number of family
visas granted in the UK is rising every year.
More and more people are going there to be with
their loved ones, whether as dependents or
spouses. In fact, over 180,000 were granted in
2019. The spousal visa, however, can seem
confusing. There are strict requirements to be
granted a UK spouse visa and it often leaves
people struggling to know if theyve done
everything right.
3
You Must Have Met and Be Legally Married To
prevent arranged marriages or a situation where
the couple have never met and quickly realize
they arent compatible, the couple must be
married and have met before. It is preferred that
the couple has met before, however, it may be
possible to apply even if they have not met in
person. If its hard for you to go to the UK on a
visitors visa, you should find a third country
to meet up in. There needs to be some time
together spent before a spouse visa will be
granted in the UK.
4

• The Sponsoring Partner Must Earn 18,600 Per Year
• Among the list of documents for a UK spouse visa,
  you will have to provide documentation that your
  sponsoring spouse earns at least 18,600. This
  will increase with dependents.
• You can make this up with savings, though it will
  require a lot more money. Salaried employment
  requires proof of at least six months of
  payslips. If you are self-employed then you must
  have earned above the threshold for at least 1
  financial year.
• You can use the following to prove income
• Tax statements
• Bank statements
• Payslips (six months worth)
• A letter from your employer
• Its always better to have too much proof than
  too little so the more you can provide, the
  better.
• Read A Must See Guide for UK Tier 2 Dependent
  Visa

5
You Must Have Adequate Accommodation Another of
the documents needed for a spouse visa is proof
that you have adequate accommodation in the
UK. You will need to evidence that you have
adequate accommodation available for you in the
UK or you have made sufficient plans for the
same. The requirements surrounding this are often
subjective.
You Must Speak English You must pass English
language test requirements unless youre over 65
or suffer from certain disabilities. This means
you have to take a test to prove you can speak
the language enough to get around on your own.
6
Tuberculosis Screening If youre from one of
the listed countries, you will need to have a
screening for Tuberculosis. This is mandatory for
anyone coming to the UK for over six months whos
a resident of one of these countries, where TB is
more prevalent. If you pass the screening, youll
be given a certificate valid for six months and
must move within that time. Know about the UK
spouse application procedure
7
Proof of Genuine Relationship The main thing you
will have to provide with your application is
proof of a genuine relationship. There are many
ways you can go about doing this, and its really
up to you. Chat Logs If most of your
communication is done through a messenger of some
sort or text messages, you can print off some
chat logs to include with your application. It
doesnt have to be every message youve ever sent
each other, but some spanning a period of time
will show a consistent and genuine
relationship. Call Logs On the other hand, if you
call and video chat a lot, a log of these works
just as well. Try to include especially long
calls or weeks where the calls were more frequent
always put your best foot forward when it comes
to providing evidence of your relationship.
8
Social Media Posts If you often tag each other in
social media posts and have other people
commenting, this is a great way to prove your
relationship is genuine. Facebook updates (such
as changing your status to married) show
commitment, and that your relationship isnt
false. Photographs Photographs together are
perhaps the most effective way to demonstrate a
genuine relationship. If possible, try to pick
some spanning a period of time so you can show
that your relationship has always been strong and
sincere. Plane Tickets/Hotel Bookings If youve
taken trips together to other countries, plane
and hotel bookings, as well as passport stamps,
can show you were in the same place at the same
time. Pictures and chat logs can be falsified,
but these are a little more difficult to do!
9
Sworn Statements You can also have family members
and friends draft statements attesting to the
fact your relationship is genuine. These,
however, should only really be used if you have a
lack of other evidence. Chat logs, trips
together, and pictures will show a genuine
relationship much more than any family or friend
could swear by. Marriage and Birth Certificates,
If Applicable Lastly, you should always include
the obvious a copy of your marriage
certificate, to prove you are legally spouses. If
you have any children together, their birth
certificates (with both of your names on them)
should also be submitted. Know about EEA Family
Permit Supporting Documents
10
If You Can Do All of This, Your UK Spouse Visa
Should Be Easy! Applying for any visa can be
daunting. Theres always a large list of
requirements, and you may be unsure if you meet
them all. After reading this breakdown, you
should be confident that you know what you need
for your UK spouse visa. You can fill out the
forms yourself or, if you want to be sure
everything is correct, hire a lawyer to fill out
the forms on your behalf and represent you. To
book a consultation for UK visa services, you can
Call / WhatsApp or Book your Consultation. We
have successfully serviced over 400 clients from
across 26 countries from Dubai, Singapore, USA,
Zambia and various other countries.
91 9819127002 919819127002
Book your Consultation info_at_smi.legal
11
Related Links
What to do next if your UK Spouse visa is refused?
2022 UK Spouse visa processing time explained
by The SmartMove2UK
What is a UK Spouse Visa by The SmartMove2UK