What are the Spouse Visa Financial Requirements for the UK?

One of the hardest things about taking the first steps to become an official UK citizen through a spouse is meeting the financial requirements. The minimum financial requirements can be found in Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. The number of rules can be intimidating for someone hoping to immigrate to the country; however, all applicants should familiarize themselves with the requirements to ensure they meet them when they decide to apply.

When applying for immigration in the UK, there are two main financial requirements that applicants will have to meet: a minimum income backed by specific documents and sufficient income for the family.

Spouses living outside the UK will need to apply for a “leave to enter” while spouses of people living in the UK will have to apply for a “leave to remain”. The rules for both are pretty similar.

Applying for a UK Spouse/Partner Visa

Unless you’re exempt, you have to meet the minimum income criteria for Spouse Visas. For spouses that have no children and are applying under Appendix FM, the minimum requirement is a yearly income of £18,600. The amount goes up by £3,800 for the first child and £2,400 is added for each child after that. The rule only applies to dependent children you may have.

Meeting the Financial Requirement

You can meet the financial income requirement by combining various financial sources including employment, a business, a pension, savings that exceed £16,000, rent or other non-employment earnings. You can even use your income to meet your financial requirements if you’re earning in the UK.

In some special cases, you will be exempt from meeting the minimum financial criteria.

How We Can Help

The immigration advisors at Wembley Solicitors are experts in helping people individuals with their UK Spouse Visa applications. Our team ensures that appellants have adequate proof to show their earnings and that all their documentation is in order.

We also draft a Letter of Representation for all applicants. This provides a snapshot of your finances to the Home Office. Working with a skilled immigration lawyer can increase the chances of your application coming through. The immigration process can be incredibly overwhelming and confusing without the guidance of a competent immigration lawyer.

We can help your spouse’s immigration as well as an immigration appeal in case your application was rejected. Our expertise can help your appeals process go faster.

If you’re located in London and need legal advice on with your own or a spouse’s immigration to the UK, contact us at 020-341-737-00. Our