The income requirement is currently £29,000 in April 2024, meaning that you must make this amount every year as your income. If you want to meet the requirment through savings you will need to have £88,500. How significant is the increase in the income requirement?
Complete the online application form your name & surname. nationality. country of residence. marital status. personal number. passport number. reason for wishing to enter the UK. other information about your application.
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For new applications made from April 2024, a couple will need to demonstrate that they hold savings of at least £88,500 and that such savings have been held for at least six months.
New rules for UK Spouse Visa: the minimum salary requirement has increased to £29,000 on 11 April 2024. The Spouse Visa UK, part of the UK family visa category, allows eligible foreign nationals to join and live with their partner in the UK, provided their partner is a British citizen or has settled status.
If a visa application is approved during a visa interview, the average processing time is 3-5 working days. At least a further 2-3 workdays should be allowed for delivery. If you are eligible for the 'Interview Waiver Program' and submit your application by courier without attending an interview.
In order to apply in the UK you will need to obtain formal confirmation from your current university confirming that you have completed all the taught elements of your course and that you are highly likely to complete your current course successfully together with the date on which the degree is expected to be awarded.
An application for leave to remain as a spouse can be made from within the UK, unless you are in the UK as a visitor or, with few exceptions, with valid leave granted for a period of 6 months or less.
The processing time for UK Spouse Visa applications can vary depending on individual circumstances. Generally, the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) aims to process these visa applications within 12 weeks of receipt.