Live Together in the UK as a Married Couple or Civil Partners
UK Spouse Visa – Bring Your Partner to the UK and Build Your Life Together
Comprehensive Legal Support from London’s Leading Solicitors
The UK Spouse Visa allows a British citizen or settled person to bring their husband, wife, or civil partner to the UK for long-term family life. This route leads to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and ultimately British citizenship. Whether you are applying from abroad or switching from within the UK, this visa ensures your right to live, work, and build a future together.
At Right Law Solicitors, we provide compassionate, thorough legal support to help you navigate the complex application process, including income evidence, accommodation proof, and relationship documentation.
What Is the UK Spouse Visa?
This visa allows a non-UK partner to join their British or settled spouse in the UK and:
- Live and work in the UK for 2.5 years
- Apply to extend and settle (ILR) after 5 years
- Access the NHS (via the Immigration Health Surcharge)
- Bring children as dependants
- Switch routes from within the UK (if eligible)
It is part of the family migration route under the UK Immigration Rules.
Who Can Apply?
- Be legally married or in a civil partnership
- Your sponsor must be a British citizen, hold Indefinite Leave to Remain, or be settled
- Both partners must be 18 years or older
- Show a genuine and subsisting relationship
- Intend to live together permanently in the UK
- Meet the minimum income requirement (£18,600 per year or higher if children are included)
- Prove suitable accommodation
- Meet the English language requirement
We help you compile clear, well-structured evidence to meet these requirements.
Minimum Income Requirement
You must prove your UK-based sponsor earns:
- £18,600/year for a partner only
- +£3,800 for 1st child
- +£2,400 for each additional child
Income can come from:
- Salaried employment
- Self-employment
- Pensions
- Savings (at least £62,500 if relying solely on savings)
We offer detailed guidance and template documents for meeting the financial threshold.
Relationship Evidence Required
- Photos together over time
- Communication history (texts, emails, call logs)
- Joint tenancy/mortgage, utility bills
- Marriage certificate or civil partnership registration
- Travel history showing visits to each other
- Statements of intent and letters of support
How We Help
Full Application Preparation
We prepare the online form, supporting documents, and cover letters
Relationship and Income Guidance
We help you present strong, structured evidence to prove your eligibility
Dependants and Child Visa Support
We assist with adding dependent children to your application
Extension & ILR Applications
We handle FLR(M) applications after 2.5 years and ILR after 5 years
Citizenship Guidance
We advise on naturalisation as a British citizen after ILR
Our Pricing
| Service | Fixed Fee (Excl. VAT) |
| UK Spouse Visa Application (Out of Country) | £1,250 |
| UK Spouse Visa Application (In-Country Switch) | £1,400 |
| FLR(M) Extension (After 2.5 Years) | £1,200 |
| ILR Application (After 5 Years) | £1,400 |
| Naturalisation (British Citizenship) | £950 |
| Child Dependant Visa | £650 per child |
Initial consultation: £100 (deductible if you proceed)
Home Office fees and IHS surcharge apply separately
Key Stages and Timeline
- Eligibility Check & Document Planning → 2–4 working days
- Application Form Preparation → Includes biometric appointment booking and document uploads
- Home Office Processing → 12 weeks (standard) | 5–10 working days (priority/super priority)
- Visa Approval & Travel to UK → Initial visa issued for 2.5 years
- Extension and ILR Planning → FLR(M) after 30 months, ILR after 5 years total