We have noticed that lots of people get confused and want to find out the UK Spouse Visa Income Threshold, so here we will explain and give you proper guidance about it, but first of all we would like to explain what a UK Spouse Visa is.
What is the UK Spouse Visa?
The UK spouse visa, or a UK partner visa, is moreover the same thing. and it grants you permission to enter the UK and live with your spouse if you are married to a person holding a British nationality, an indefinite leave to remain, or settled status. If you are out of the UK, then you must apply under the UK spouse visa route to enter the UK on a spouse visa.
UK Spouse Visa Income Threshold explained:
Once you are a married person holding a British nationality, an indefinite leave to remain, or settled status, then you can apply for the UK spouse visa; however, in addition to the other requirements, you must satisfy the income threshold. Presently the income threshold for the UK spouse visa is £29,000.00. The income threshold has been increased from £18600.00 to £29000.00 on 11th April 2024.
If your partner does not earn £29,000.00 solely, then you both can combine your income, and if it is £29,000.00, then you can submit your application as you are complying with the income threshold.
Another aspect is that you can rely on your savings, which must be £88,500.00 (increased from the previous requirement of £62,500.00).
Please note you must comply with the other requirements; if you do not meet the UK Spouse Visa Income Threshold, then your visa will be refused; however, if you have a child born through this wedlock and the child is British, then the UKVI/Home Office will grant you a visa on human rights grounds, and then you can be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain after 10 years. In case the UKVI/Home Office fails to consider the human rights Article 8, then your UK spouse visa refusal will generate a right of appeal, and in an appeal you can be able to persuade the learned Immigration Judge to consider your circumstances and evidence. and direct the UKVI/Home Office to grant you a visa.
UK spouse visa application fee structure:
The UK spouse visa application fee is described below:
If you are applying for a UK spouse visa within the UK: £1258.00
If you are applying from outside the UK: £1846.00
In addition to the above, you must pay the Immigration Health Surcharge, i.e., £1035 per year.
Your Rights on a UK Spouse Visa:
a) You have the right to work on a UK spouse visa.
b) You can apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK after completing 5 years on a UK spouse visa.
Please note that on a UK spouse visa you are not able to claim benefits, but if you are a victim of domestic violence, then you can apply for another category to be granted indefinite leave to remain. i.e., settlement on the basis of domestic violence [SET(DV)].
Why contact Asher & Tomar Solicitors?
To find out the exact information about the UK Spouse Visa Income Threshold, our expert immigration solicitors, who have been serving since 2008, are experts in the immigration field. Our expert immigration solicitors in London will take your instructions and guide you through the entire process of the UK spouse visa application, including the fee structure, how long it will take to get the decision, and your rights on a spouse visa.
Please note that our firm of immigration solicitors in London is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).