Spouse of a British or settled person – someone holding Indefinite leave (ILR) to remain or Permanent Residence (PR) in the UK.
This visa is for you, if you are:
- Married or looking to marry a British national or (ILR/PR) holder
- in a relationship akin to marriage (unmarried partner).
The key requirements
- You have a sponsor.
- You can evidence your connection to the sponsor.
- The sponsor meets the sponsor requirements, finances and accommodation.
- You have secured your A1 English test and TB medical tests ( where applicable).
Use our Spouse Visa Guide for country and nationality specific details.

We have guides for the following countries listed below. Please use our Spouse Visa Guide for country and nationality specific details if your country is not listed below:
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – Afghanistan
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – Algeria
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – Bangladesh
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – Bolivia
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – Ghana
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – Guatemala
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – India – Bangalore
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – India – Chandigarh
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – India – Chennai
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – India – Kolkata
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – India – New Delhi
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – India – Pune
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – Iran
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – Ivory Coast (Cote dIvoire)
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – Jamaica
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – Kenya
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – Morocco
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – Pakistan – Islamabad
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – Pakistan – Karachi
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – Pakistan – Lahore
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – Somalia
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – South Africa
UK Spouse Visa Checklist – Uganda
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