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What is the UK Marriage Visa? What are the requirements for a UK Marriage Visa 2021? UK Marriage Visa Document Checklist 2021 UK Marriage Visa fees 2021 How long does it take to get a UK Marriage Visa? How many funds are required for a UK Marriage Visa? Can you work on a UK Marriage Visa? Where to send supporting documents for a UK Marriage Visa? What is the UK Marriage Visa priority service? What are UK Marriage Visa English language requirements? What happens if my UK Marriage Visa is refused? Can I be exempt from the financial requirement for a Marriage Visa? Can I apply for a Marriage Visa within the United Kingdom? How do I apply for a UK Marriage Visa from abroad?

What is the UK Marriage Visa?

The UK Marriage Visa, also known as the Spouse Visa, allows married partners of current UK Citizens to be able to immigrate to the UK. This is possible because their settled partners do not have any restrictions in their stay owing to either an Indefinite Leave to Remain status or being born or settled British citizens.

What are the requirements for a UK Marriage Visa 2021?

The following are the requirements for a UK Marriage Visa:

  1. Both the applicant and the settled partner must be above 18 years of age
  2. They must intend to live in the UK permanently after marriage
  3. Both of them must have met in person at least once
  4. Any previous marriage or civil partnership of the applicant and the resident partner must have permanently broken down
  5. The UK Partner has to be one of the following:
    1. A British Citizen in the UK
    2. ‘Present’ and ‘Settled’ in the UK
    3. Someone who was granted the Pre-Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme
    4. In the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection
  6. The UK resident partner must have suitable accommodation for their partner and dependents immigrating to the UK
  7. They must meet the minimum income requirement of £18,600 (gross) per annum. The minimum requirement increases if there are children as dependents
  8. A Tuberculosis test done at a Home Office approved clinic will be required if the applicant is from a Tuberculosis screening country
  9. The applicant will have to get their biometrics taken to get indefinite leave to remain
  10. Applicant must satisfy the English Language requirements unless he or she is from a country where English is the Primary or Dominant Language or is exempted

UK Marriage Visa Document Checklist 2021

The UK Marriage Visa application requires the following documents:

  1. Appropriate Application forms for the visa
  2. Certificate of your original marriage or civil partnership
  3. Non-British applicant’s documents - Your travel documents, such as your passport. Your English language certificate or degree certificate if this is applicable and your TB certificate if you are from a country with this requirement
  4. UK sponsor’s documents - The UK resident partner has to include their travel documents and a Spouse Visa letter of support, written by them and providing details on your relationship and why the Home Office should grant your visa
  5. UK sponsor’s financial documents - The Marriage Visa UK requirements include a financial threshold of £18,600 for the UK sponsor and an additional requirement for Children as dependants
  6. Accommodation - You need to prove that the place of residence of your sponsor has enough space for both of you and any dependents that may accompany you
  7. Documents showing your relationship (which can include evidence) like:
    • Chat logs from social media/texting
    • Travel documents of any visits to each other
    • Marriage certificate (if applicable)
    • Divorce certificate (if applicable)

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UK Marriage Visa fees 2021

If you are applying outside the UK your fees for Marriage Visa will be £1,523 It will cost you £1,033 if you're applying for a Marriage Visa from within the UK. You will also have to pay the UK Immigration Health Surcharge that costs £1,872 for applications from outside the UK and £1,560 for applications made inside the UK. There are priority fees that can be paid to get a quicker decision on the application when making the application from outside the UK. The fee for it is £573. You will have to take the English Language test using the IELTS Life Skills test which will cost about £150.

How long does it take to get a UK Marriage Visa?

The average time taken for UK Marriage Visa processing is about 3 Months. Your application acceptance can take as little as two weeks or longer than 3 months depending on where you’re applying from and how you satisfy the requirements.

How many funds are required for a UK Marriage Visa?

The UK sponsor partner requires an annual income of at least £18,600 before the tax if there are no dependents. For one dependent child: Income of £22,400 before tax For every additional child: £2,400 additional pre-tax income

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Can you work on a UK Marriage Visa?

Yes, UK Marriage Visa holders have no restrictions professionally and can work both full-time and part-time jobs. It is as good as having a residence due to the intention of settling permanently with your spouse.

There are no limitations on:

  1. The types of employment that can be undertaken
  2. The sectors in which you can work

The immigrating partner is allowed to live and work in the UK for an initial period of 2 and a half years initially. After that, they can exit and re-enter the country multiple times to extend the permit.

Where to send supporting documents for a UK Marriage Visa?

You can send your supporting documents for the visa in the following ways:

  1. The walk-in services, which is available for UK centres (VFS supported)
  2. By posting the documents. You will have to post your documents to the specified UK addresses
  3. There is a Document Scanning Assistance at the overseas visa application centres where you can avail yourself document scanning directly
  4. Direct Upload- You can upload all your supporting documents through the VFS / TLS website directly

Given the unpredictable nature of document requirements and shifting needs of the authorities at times, it is recommended to submit documents after expert consultation to increase the chances of first-time approval. Get a call back from us to understand how you can increase your odds and make a perfect application for the first time.

What is the UK Marriage Visa priority service?

The UK Marriage Visa priority service helps you get your application processed in 2 to 5 days instead of the average 2 weeks to 3 months. You can choose the ‘priority service’ if you are eligible while making your application. Cost of the service based on the urgency:

Priority Service:

  1. This service will cost you £500 in addition to the application fees
  2. The decision regarding your application will be made within 5 working days of your appointment

Super Priority Service:

  1. This service will cost you £80 in addition to the application fees
  2. A decision will be made within 1 to 2 business days of your appointment

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What are UK Marriage Visa English language requirements?

Every immigrating partner needs to fulfil the English Language Requirement. This can be done in the following ways:

  1. Holding the nationality of an English speaking country
  2. Passing an English language test like the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Life Skills Test
  3. Having completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree that was taught or researched in English

What happens if my UK Marriage Visa is refused?

If your visa is incomplete or there is some requirement you are not able to fulfil, you can enter the UK via some other Visa and still marry your partner. You can schedule a call back from us to understand the other Visas that you can get. In case your UK Marriage Visa is refused due to a technicality or requirement inconsistency, you have the right to appeal again providing the correct evidence. In case your UK Marriage Visa application is refused by the Home Office without any apparent reason or any reason based on speculation, you have a right of appeal again based on human rights. The Immigration Rules say that if your spouse visa appeal argument is based on human rights such as the right to a private life then you have a right to appeal again.

Can I be exempt from the financial requirement for a Marriage Visa?

The UK Marriage Visa sponsor can be exempt from the minimum financial requirement of £18,600 if the partner is in receipt of certain benefits or allowances in the UK. All you have to do is provide evidence of ‘adequate maintenance’ which can be one of the following:

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Can I apply for a Marriage Visa within the United Kingdom?

Yes. You can apply for a marriage visa from within the UK. If you are already in the UK on a fiancé visa, work visa, or student visa valid for more than six months, you may be able to switch to a spouse or marriage visa.

Can I apply for a Marriage Visa within the United Kingdom?

You can apply for a UK Marriage Visa from overseas by making an online application at the official website here or visit your nearest overseas visa centre. The documents can be submitted both online or via post. A biometric residence permit is needed as part of the application. This can be obtained via getting a fingerprint and picture taken as part of a biometric residence permit at a visa processing centre. You need to get the biometric residence permit within 30 days of arrival in the United Kingdom.

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