Spouse & Partner Visas
Expert assistance with spouse visas, civil partner visas, and unmarried partner visa applications for couples seeking to live together in the UK.
Spouse & Partner Visas
Family visa applications involve complex requirements around genuine relationships, financial thresholds, and English language standards. We provide comprehensive support for spouse, civil partner, and unmarried partner visa applications, ensuring all requirements are met for successful outcomes.
Key Services
- Spouse and civil partner visa applications
- Unmarried partner visa guidance
- Financial requirement compliance
- Relationship evidence preparation
- English language requirement support
- Settlement route planning
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Why Choose Gardner Champion?
- Immigration law specialists
- High success rates for applications
- Comprehensive case preparation
- Urgent application support
- Multi-language support available
- Fixed fee arrangements
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Understanding UK Family Visa Requirements
Financial Requirements and Evidence
The financial requirement varies based on circumstances but typically requires £18,600 annual income, rising with dependent children. Acceptable evidence includes employment income, pension income, property rental, and savings (£16,000 minimum plus additional amounts). Self-employment income requires more complex evidence including business accounts and tax returns.
Relationship Evidence and Genuineness
Home Office scrutinises relationship evidence to prevent sham marriages and partnerships. Required evidence includes relationship history, cohabitation proof, communication records, joint financial commitments, and photographs spanning the relationship. We help couples compile compelling evidence packages that demonstrate genuine, subsisting relationships.
Settlement Routes and Long-term Planning
Path to Settlement and Citizenship
After five years on spouse/partner visas, applicants can apply for indefinite leave to remain, followed by British citizenship after a further year. Settlement applications require demonstration of continued relationship, English language progression, and absence periods compliance. We provide ongoing support throughout this journey.
Complex Relationship Circumstances
Unusual circumstances require specialist advice: previous immigration breaches, criminal convictions, relationship breakdowns, domestic abuse situations, and financial hardship can all affect applications. We provide expert guidance for complex cases, including exceptional circumstances applications and domestic violence concessions.
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Our Process
Spouse visa applications begin with detailed assessment of eligibility and evidence requirements. We provide comprehensive checklists, guide evidence gathering, and prepare applications ensuring all requirements are met. Our process includes relationship interviews preparation and ongoing support throughout processing.
Timeline
Spouse visa applications typically take 8-24 weeks to process depending on country of application and complexity. Priority services are available for additional fees. We monitor applications closely and liaise with Home Office regarding any queries or additional evidence requests.
Costs & Fees
We provide fixed fee services for spouse visa applications with transparent pricing. Home Office fees are currently £1,538 for applications outside the UK, plus health surcharge and biometric fees. Priority processing and other services incur additional charges.
What You'll Need
- Valid marriage certificate or evidence of partnership
- Financial evidence covering the required threshold
- Accommodation evidence showing adequate living space
- English language qualification or exemption evidence
- Passport and identity documents for both parties
- Relationship evidence spanning the duration of the relationship
- Completed application forms and supporting documentation
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