Overview
The Spouse / Partner Visa is for people who want to join their husband, wife, civil partner, or long-term partner in the UK. The focus is on proving a genuine relationship, meeting the route requirements, and providing clear supporting documents.
Who this route is for
- Married couples and civil partners
- Unmarried partners (where the relationship meets the route criteria)
- Applicants applying from outside the UK or switching/extending from inside the UK (route-dependent)
What you typically need
A strong application usually includes evidence of:
- A genuine and ongoing relationship
- Accommodation arrangements in the UK
- Financial support evidence (where required)
- Identity documents and relationship documentation
Common supporting documents
- Passports and identity documents
- Marriage/civil partnership certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of relationship history (selected evidence)
- Financial documents (income/savings/sponsor evidence, where required)
- Accommodation documents
How we help
We organise your relationship and support evidence, check consistency across your documents, and help you prepare a complete application file that matches route requirements.