Applicants who are a spouse, civil partner, unmarried or same-sex partner of a British citizen or a person with settled status may be given permission to stay in the UK for 30 months. If you continue to meet all the requirements you can apply to stay for a further 30 months.

After a 5-year period you can apply for settlement in the UK. Alternatively you may be eligible to apply under the 10-year route, which overlooks the financial and English language requirement, although you will need to show that if removed from the country, you will face obstacles to family life with your spouse or partner continuing overseas.

If you do not meet the requirements for either route you may be given permission to remain here on the basis of your private life, subject to evidence that you have resided continuously in the UK for a required period of time.

If you have already joined your spouse or partner in the UK you may apply to switch to a spouse visa or a partner visa from a different immigration category. You will not be allowed to switch categories if you are here as a visitor on temporary admission if permission to stay was given for a period of less than 6 months.

Why Choose UK & EU ILS for your visa application:

•   Close proximity to the Home Office so we can take advantage of the same day visa services

•   High success rates in all our immigration cases

•   Fixed fees so no hidden costs

•   Quick and easy access to our specialists

•   More than 10 years experience

•   Multiple languages spoken

If you require assistance on your Spouse visa application, call us on 0208 7811 992 or email info@ukeuils.com.