There are various visa categories that authorise applicants to switch to a spouse visa in the UK (Switching Spouse Visa UK).

Switching spouse visa uk from Tier 4 Student visa

If you are on a Tier 4 student visa, then you can switch your visa to a spouse visa, but you have to comply with the following requirements:

a) You must be legally married to a person settled in the UK, who must be holding a British passport, indefinite leave to remain, or EU settled status.

b) Your must satisfy english level proficiency

c) You must comply with the income threshold

d) Evidence confirming that your marriage is subsisting

Switching Spouse Visa UK from UK skilled worker visa

a) You must be legally married to a person settled in the UK, who must be holding a British passport, indefinite leave to remain, or EU settled status.

b) Your must satisfy english level proficiency

c) You must comply with the income threshold

d) Evidence confirming that your marriage is subsisting

The fee to switch from a UK student visa to a Spouse Visa is: £1,258

Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): £1,035 per year (for 2.5 years = £2,587.50)

Super priority fees are optional, and it would be £1,000 if you want your application to be decided within 24 hours.

Switching Spouse Visa UK from PBS dependent Visa

If you are on a PBS-dependent visa and you got married to a British national or a person holding indefinite leave to remain or on an EU settlement visa, then you can switch to a UK spouse visa.

a) You must be legally married to a person settled in the UK, who must be holding a British passport, indefinite leave to remain, or EU settled status.

b) Your must satisfy english level proficiency

c) You must comply with the income threshold

d) Evidence confirming that your marriage is subsisting

Please note the fee to switch from a UK skilled worker visa to a spouse visa is: £1258.00

Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): £1035 per year (for 2.5 = £2587.50)

Super priority fees are optional, and that is £1000.00 if you want your application to be decided within 24 hours.

Why choose Asher & Tomar Solicitors (Switching Spouse Visa UK)?

a) Our Immigration solicitors in southall have dealt with lots of UK spouse visa switching applications

b) Our firm of Immigration solicitors in southall is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

c) Our immigration solicitors in southall have been serving clients since 2008 and hold an experience of over 16 years of the legal field

d) We are reachable over the weekends

e) Our immigration solicitors in Southall act in your best interest and aim to deliver the best outcome of your immigration matter.

f) Our priority is to achieve a positive outcome of your immigration matter.

Frequently Asked Questions about Switching Spouse Visa UK:

a) What if my visa is refused?

You will get a right of appeal and can lodge an appeal at the Immigration and Appeal Tribunal.

b) If my visa is refused, will I get my fees refunded?

Yes, but only if you do not lodge an appeal.

c) What if I cannot meet the income threshold?

If you do not meet the income threshold and you lodge an appeal, then you can persuade the Immigration and Asylum Tribunal Judge to consider your human rights under Article 8.

d) If my UK spouse visa is refused, do I need to leave the country?

No, as long as your appeal is ongoing and pending with the Immigration and Asylum Tribunal.

e) What will happen if I withdraw my appeal?

You will then be considered as an overstayer.

So contact us if you wish to apply for Switching Spouse Visa UK.