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UK Partner and Family Visa Financial Requirements Explained

In this article, we will examine different time periods for the financial requirement in partner and family visa applications. Partner and Family visa applications under Appendix FM may have a minimum income requirement...

Who is a ‘Partner’ in Appendix FM?

Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules allows British Citizens and settled persons to bring their ‘partner’ to join them in the UK. A ‘partner’ is defined as the applicant’s spouse, civil partner, fiancé(e),...

How to Get Married in the UK

In order to get married in the UK or enter into a civil partnership in the UK, the majority of people must give at least 29 days notice before your ceremony at...

Genuine and Subsisting Relationship Requirement

Several UK visa routes, such as the Spouse Visa, Civil Partner Visa and Unmarried Partner Visa, require applicants to demonstrate that their relationship is ‘genuine and subsisting’. 

Overseas Marriages & Civil Partnerships in UK Visa Applications

For those applying for entry clearance or leave to remain in the UK as a partner under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules, the applicant is required to satisfy the relationship requirements. 

A Guide to Marriage and Civil Partnership Visit Visas

Appendix V to the Immigration Rules provides for 4 types of Visitor including Marriage/Civil Partnership Visitor. This article will focus on those seeking to come to the UK to marry or form a civil partnership, or give notice of marriage or civil partnership.

Making a UK Spouse Visa Application: 10 FAQs

The UK Spouse Visa route allows married partners of British citizens and those settled in the UK to live together in the UK. It is also open...

What is a Genuine and Subsisting Relationship?

If you are a spouse wishing to join your British or settled partner in the UK, understanding the evidence required for relationship requirements is essential.

Exceptional Circumstances in Appendix FM Family Visa Applications

Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules outlines the main rules for immigration applications based on family life, including settlement routes for Partners and Parents.

Appendix FM Partner Visa Financial Requirement: Category B Employment Income

This Part 2 guide considers Category B, which is commonly used where the person whose employment income is relied on has been with their current employer for less than six months, or has been employed for longer but does not rely on the Category A method.

UK Partner & Family Visa Financial Requirement: Employment Income

Navigating UK immigration law can be daunting, particularly when meeting the stringent Appendix FM partner and family visa financial requirements for employment-based applicants.

Requirements for Indefinite Leave as a Spouse

In This Article 1. ILR Eligibility Requirements for Spouses and Partners 2. Meeting the ILR Financial Requirement as a Spouse or Partner 3. Cash Savings for ILR: How the Rules Differ from Earlier Applications 4....