UK Spouse (Family) Visa

If you are married to someone living in the UK and wish to join them to build your life together, the UK Spouse (Family) Visa may be the right option. This visa allows a husband, wife or civil partner to come to the UK, live as a family, and work or study once they arrive.

At Baraka Legal, we assist eligible couples by preparing clear, well-organised applications — so the process feels easier and less overwhelming.

Who Can Apply

To apply for a Spouse Visa, all of the following must apply:

You are legally married or in a civil partnership recognised in the UK
Both partners are aged 18 or over
You intend to live together permanently in the UK
Your partner in the UK has legal residence — for example:
- British citizenship
- Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
- Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme
- Pre-Settled Status in their own right
You meet the financial, accommodation and English language rules

Main Requirements

1️⃣ Genuine Relationship

You must show that your relationship is real and continuing — through documents such as a marriage certificate, messages, photos, travel tickets, joint bills or other supporting evidence.

2️⃣ English Language

The applicant must normally meet the English language requirement (A1 level test), unless exempt.

3️⃣ Accommodation

You must demonstrate you have somewhere suitable to live as a couple in the UK, which is not overcrowded.

Financial Requirement

To be eligible for a Spouse Visa, the Home Office requires a minimum level of income.
Normally, the UK-based sponsor must earn £29,000 per year.

Using Savings Instead of Income

If you do not meet the £29,000 income threshold, you may still qualify using cash savings instead of earnings.

To qualify through savings alone, you must show £88,500 held for at least 6 consecutive months

Savings can be held:

by you
by your partner
or jointly

You will need to provide full bank statements, evidence of where the money came from, and confirmation that the funds are accessible.
If you are unsure whether you qualify, it may be useful to review the Government guidance before requesting support.

👉 If this is your situation, please contact us — we will be happy to assist.

How Long Does the Visa Last?

A Spouse Visa granted from outside the UK normally lasts 2 years and 9 months.
Before it expires, you must apply to extend it.
After 5 years on the spouse route, you may be eligible for:

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
and later, British citizenship (if desired)

How Baraka Legal Will Assist You

We support clients by:

✔ explaining what documents are needed
✔ preparing the application in a professional legal format
✔ helping avoid common refusal reasons
✔ guiding you step-by-step through the process

We are here to help couples who are already eligible and want professional support to submit a strong application.

Ready to Begin? Book Your 1-Hour Appointment

If you believe you meet the Home Office rules — including the financial requirement — we would be pleased to help you with your application.

To provide advice that is tailored to your personal situation, we offer a dedicated 1-hour consultation.

💼 Consultation fee: £90 (1 hour)

If you continue with us for the application, this fee is deducted from the professional fee.

Application fee (Spouse Visa): £500

(The Home Office fees, NHS Surchage and any other associated expenses for third parties, including document translation – when required – are charged separately.)

We would be honoured to support you and your family on this important journey.

📲 Contact us today to book your 1-hour consultation.
Let us guide you with professionalism, care, and a service tailored to your needs.
We speak English, Italian and French!

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⚖️ Important Notice

Please note that the information above is general guidance only and should not be considered formal or tailored legal advice. Every immigration situation is unique. For personalised advice, please contact us to book a consultation.standing your rights as an EU citizen, or resolving a complex documentation issue, we are here to guide you through every step of the journey.