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Spouse Visa UK Guide 2025

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The UK’s Partner visa, a subcategory of the Family visa, offers a pathway for eligible foreign nationals to join and live with their British or settled partner in the UK. This publication provides an in-depth overview of the UK Partner Visa, including its requirements, application process, and potential outcomes.

  • Eligibility criteria for Spouse Visa
  • Financial Requirement
  • Genuine relationship requirement
  • English Language Requirement
  • Spouse Visa Fees in 2025
  • Partner Visa Extension
  • Legal Advice

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Our immigration solicitors have a proven track record of obtaining fiancé, spouse and unmarried partner visa for applicants wishing to come to the UK as the partner of a British/ Irish citizen or person present and settled in the UK.

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