PLEASE NOTE: The UK government have announced an increase in fees from 4 October 2023. We discuss this in this article which we update on the first or second day of each month: www.migrate.org.uk/spouse-visa-uk-fees-2019/
Thanks again, Jason! I recently applied for a visitor visa for my partner and was baffled when the "decision has been made" email arrived with no further details. It's good to know I am not the only one!
Hi @FelucyCesar, The priority service unfortunately has been unavailable for Brazil for some time now. This is a decision the Home Office makes on a country by country basis. The availability of the priority service does change over time, so you may decide to check back at a later date. Since we can't predict when the priority service will resume, however, it may be quicker to submit a standard application. I hope the above helps. Kind regards, The Migrate.org.uk team.
Excellent video. Cannot thank enough for this awesome and valuable information please dont give up on making such a wonderful videos. Many thanks again.
thank you for this amazing video very detailed and informative specially to those applicant who are outside country and needs clarity on what to expect from this processing time
Hey thank you for all your videos! they are very useful! I think I watched 99% all of them, but i could not see, if i need to bring photo for the appoinment biometric??i heard that some people say photo with 45mm x 35mm or they will take you pic there and then put in your test TBC? Please help me with that! Thanks 😊
Hi @fabiolafeigcruz5057, You are of course most welcome! You do not need to bring a photo for the biometric appointment. Your photograph will be taken there. Kind regards, The Migrate.org.uk team.
Are you supposed to make the biometrics appointment before or after the application is sent? And do you submit supporting documents before or after the biometrics?
Hi @hotdaniel5066, You can only arrange the biometrics appointment after you submit the application. If you choose to self-upload the supporting documentation (which is what we generally recommend), this must be done before the biometrics. I hope the above helps. Kind regards, The Migrate.org.uk team.
Hi @zaka2091, The Appendix 2 form is not a general requirement for a spouse visa application. All the best with the application. Kind regards, The Migrate.org.uk team.
Hi, I have a question. Can I fill out the application form and submit it and then later add the supporting documents. If I do, do this, then when will my application be counted as submitted? I have ALL required documents, the only thing I'm waiting for is my English exam which will be in another 2 weeks but that means we'll be reaching another payday and I don't want to be editing the bank statements and wage slips again. So my question is can I submit the application, and most of the supporting documents and then before the biometrics appointment is booked can I quickly upload my English exam results? What date will the application submission be, will it be the day the form is completed and paid for, or will it be when all supporting documents are complete and uploaded? Please reply. I'm worried.
Hi, If I have a visitor visa, and applied for a spouse visa outside UK, am I still allowed to enter UK on the visitor visa, while the other one is pending?
Hi, thanks for the informative video :) I just wanted to ask is the sponser allowed to leave the country (aka the UK) while the visa is processing? Is it just the applicant that isn’t allowed to travel during that time? (If submitting an out of country application)
When extending spousal visa from the UK, it's recommended to apply not earlier than 28 days prior to the expiry date this is to meet 2.5+2.5 years to make it eligible for 5 year ILR later. However what if my visa is expiring on 24th Dec and I apply on November 26 (28 days before) and pay for a priority service for 5 working days to get a decision so I can travel for Xmas would that force me to extend twice? Thank you
Hi sir I have some question, regarding with this topic. I used to apply for a uk tourist visa way back 2014 and then I got denied, and now this month I’m planning to apply for a uk fiancé visa. Will it affect of the expedite service if I had a tourist visa refusal 10 years ago? Hopefully you can enlighten me with this . Thank you and more power
Thank you for all the work you do on these videos, It has been quite overwhelming reading into the processes but these videos streamline everything and answer a lot of questions I have floating around in my head! I will be applying for my wife to visit soon, we are just trying to get the costs together for the fees - With the recent news about costs going up, from your experience with price increases in the past, do you think this is something the government would bring in with no prior warning? or do they generally nominate a date? (they have barely spoken about this but I did read its potentially increasing up to 66%!") I appreciate you might not be able to give an answer but i was just curious about previous price increases!
Hi @jonh1626, You are of course most welcome! I'm glad that you find the videos helpful. Whilst we won't speculate how they will approach this, in the past, visa fees have been increased with immediate effect. In light of the above, you may want to consider submitting the application sooner than later if practical/feasible. Kind regards, The Migrate.org.uk team.
@@MigrateOrgUk This was my concern, considering their reasoning behind the rises, id expect them to do it sooner rather than later! Bad timing! Thanks for the response
Hi @IsraKaulitz, The Immigration Rules states that, to make a partner visa application from inside the UK, the applicant (your partner), cannot be in the UK as a visitor. Therefore, applicants who are in the UK as a visitor will generally be expected to return to their country of nationality (or legal residence) and submit an out-of-country application from there. I hope the above helps. Kind regards, The Migrate.org.uk team.
Hi, I have applied student visa on 20th august and my husband and daughter will be going as my dependent. Our biometric was done on 31st august and on 16th august, I got my visa… still waiting for my daughter’s and husband’s visa. How long will it take more ?
I live in UK my husband bio was on 1st June & 19th June I received email from the home office I’m still waiting for the decision how long more do I have to wait ??😭
Hi @clintonamoateng4430, Even if an applicant has previously been refused, they can still apply for the priority service for an out-of-country application. In such a case, both VFS and TLS state that "your application will still be put at the front of the queue at every stage of the decision-making process." However, both VFS and TLS stress that the Home Office may be unable to process the application within the 30-day timescale if there has been a previous UK visa refusal. It's not the case that an applicant who has previously been refused will never receive a decision within 30 days if they pay for the priority service. Rather, depending on the particular circumstances, the application may be less likely to be processed within 30 days. I hope this helps. Kind regards, The Migrate.org.uk team
@@MigrateOrgUk also I’ll like to know that can someone with pre settled status bring their partner to Uk under Uk spouse visa ? And even if they are married and their relationship before marriage didn’t take two years and they haven’t also married for long for also not more than two years. Is the applicant still eligible for Uk spouse visa ?
Thank you for this informative video! Super helpful! Ques; If applying outside of the UK, do you have to exit your home country with the Spouse visa? Or you can apply and leave from another country to enter in the UK?
I’m having a horrible experience so far. I applied for my partner visa on 05/06 in Athens, purchased priority service and I’m am still waiting. They just say it’s in progress, i escalated it twice, got MP involved, and all they they to us all, it’s in progress, not complex case, not something missing, just in progress. Priority timeframe passed on 14/07. I’m exhausted from not been able to live my life and plan anything. It’s ridiculous…
Hi .. can u help me understand a situation . I want to apply for a family visa to go to uk . And before the visa expires i'll come back to my home country. Then i want to apply for a spouse visa . But i was told if i do so the chances are that they could reject my aplication . Is that true ?
Hi @teeteeme5752, Thank you for letting me know that our full legal representation page is not working for you - we will look into that. If you are interested in our full legal representation service, feel free to get in touch via our DIY Application Pack page here: www.migrate.org.uk/diy-application-pack/ We look forward to speaking with you. Kind regards, The Migrate.org.uk team.
@@MigrateOrgUk hello. Thank you for replying. I just wanted to know if my spouse who was refused a visiting visor can apply for the UK spousa visa seeing as I am British citizen. Also after rejection can he apply ASAP.
Hi @majidkhan89, It is commonly the case that the sponsor (the UK partner) prepares and submits the application on the applicant's behalf. With this being said, even if the sponsor does help with the application, it is technically the applicant that is making the application. I hope the above helps. Kind regards, The Migrate.org.uk team.
Hi @wander4trip784, That is correct. Out-of-country partner visa applicants should no longer anticipate a 6 month processing time. Rather, a 3 month processing time for a non-priority application will be a more reasonable expectation. Kind regards, The Migrate.org.uk team
Hi @jacobjohnson9115, It would not ordinarily be the case that a pregnancy would constitute a compassionate and compelling circumstance. The Home Office, however, will assess this on a case-by-case basis. If you think that there may be compassionate and compelling circumstances, you may wish to arrange a consultation with a regulated immigration advisor. I hope the above helps. Kind regards, The Migrate.org.uk team.
Hi @esthermabwe9033, The spouse visa fee depends on whether you'll be making an out-of-country or in-country spouse visa application. Whether you will submit a standard or priority visa application is also relevant. We discuss the current spouse visa fees in this updated article: www.migrate.org.uk/spouse-visa-uk-fees-2019/ Kind regards, The Migrate.org.uk team.
Hi, I paid £800 for express 2 day decision for spousal visa but they’ve delayed it. Now asking safeguarding questions. Do you know what this means? And can I get a refund as they did not follow the 2 day express? Thank you
Hi, Thank you for your video! I am applying inside the UK and my current BRP expires on September. I am applying for the spouse visa tomorrow but I got holidays book for a week to Spain before my BRP expires. Does this mean my application will be withdrawn because I am outside the UK while the decision is being processed? Please help me with this. Thanks a lot!
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PLEASE NOTE: The UK government have announced an increase in fees from 4 October 2023. We discuss this in this article which we update on the first or second day of each month: www.migrate.org.uk/spouse-visa-uk-fees-2019/
Thanks again, Jason! I recently applied for a visitor visa for my partner and was baffled when the "decision has been made" email arrived with no further details. It's good to know I am not the only one!
Hi @emip3008,
You're most welcome!
Kind regards,
Jason.
Does anyone know why for Brazil it doesn't appear to apply with priority?
Hi @FelucyCesar,
The priority service unfortunately has been unavailable for Brazil for some time now.
This is a decision the Home Office makes on a country by country basis.
The availability of the priority service does change over time, so you may decide to check back at a later date. Since we can't predict when the priority service will resume, however, it may be quicker to submit a standard application.
I hope the above helps.
Kind regards,
The Migrate.org.uk team.
May I have link for the spouses visa and dependent visa for my kids which form I need to follow
Excellent video. Cannot thank enough for this awesome and valuable information please dont give up on making such a wonderful videos. Many thanks again.
thank you for this amazing video very detailed and informative specially to those applicant who are outside country and needs clarity on what to expect from this processing time
Hey thank you for all your videos! they are very useful! I think I watched 99% all of them, but i could not see, if i need to bring photo for the appoinment biometric??i heard that some people say photo with 45mm x 35mm or they will take you pic there and then put in your test TBC? Please help me with that! Thanks 😊
Hi @fabiolafeigcruz5057,
You are of course most welcome!
You do not need to bring a photo for the biometric appointment. Your photograph will be taken there.
Kind regards,
The Migrate.org.uk team.
what if you partner serves in the army
does the spouse visa takes the same time?
What about priority statement visa processing time?
For a spouse visa application from the UK, how long is the vignette given for to enter the UK?
Are you supposed to make the biometrics appointment before or after the application is sent? And do you submit supporting documents before or after the biometrics?
Hi @hotdaniel5066,
You can only arrange the biometrics appointment after you submit the application.
If you choose to self-upload the supporting documentation (which is what we generally recommend), this must be done before the biometrics.
I hope the above helps.
Kind regards,
The Migrate.org.uk team.
Hi can you tell me if i need to fill an appendix 2 form for spouse visa application
Hi @zaka2091,
The Appendix 2 form is not a general requirement for a spouse visa application.
All the best with the application.
Kind regards,
The Migrate.org.uk team.
Hi, I have a question. Can I fill out the application form and submit it and then later add the supporting documents. If I do, do this, then when will my application be counted as submitted?
I have ALL required documents, the only thing I'm waiting for is my English exam which will be in another 2 weeks but that means we'll be reaching another payday and I don't want to be editing the bank statements and wage slips again.
So my question is can I submit the application, and most of the supporting documents and then before the biometrics appointment is booked can I quickly upload my English exam results?
What date will the application submission be, will it be the day the form is completed and paid for, or will it be when all supporting documents are complete and uploaded?
Please reply. I'm worried.
I have different surname in marriage certificate and different in passport .what will be effect on visa application?need your guidance
Hi,
If I have a visitor visa, and applied for a spouse visa outside UK, am I still allowed to enter UK on the visitor visa, while the other one is pending?
Hi is there any Declaration form to be signed from sponsor for out of country spouse visa application, and does su07 need to be filled, thanks
Hi, thanks for the informative video :) I just wanted to ask is the sponser allowed to leave the country (aka the UK) while the visa is processing? Is it just the applicant that isn’t allowed to travel during that time? (If submitting an out of country application)
When extending spousal visa from the UK, it's recommended to apply not earlier than 28 days prior to the expiry date this is to meet 2.5+2.5 years to make it eligible for 5 year ILR later. However what if my visa is expiring on 24th Dec and I apply on November 26 (28 days before) and pay for a priority service for 5 working days to get a decision so I can travel for Xmas would that force me to extend twice? Thank you
Hi sir I have some question, regarding with this topic. I used to apply for a uk tourist visa way back 2014 and then I got denied, and now this month I’m planning to apply for a uk fiancé visa. Will it affect of the expedite service if I had a tourist visa refusal 10 years ago? Hopefully you can enlighten me with this . Thank you and more power
Thank you for all the work you do on these videos, It has been quite overwhelming reading into the processes but these videos streamline everything and answer a lot of questions I have floating around in my head! I will be applying for my wife to visit soon, we are just trying to get the costs together for the fees - With the recent news about costs going up, from your experience with price increases in the past, do you think this is something the government would bring in with no prior warning? or do they generally nominate a date? (they have barely spoken about this but I did read its potentially increasing up to 66%!") I appreciate you might not be able to give an answer but i was just curious about previous price increases!
Hi @jonh1626,
You are of course most welcome!
I'm glad that you find the videos helpful.
Whilst we won't speculate how they will approach this, in the past, visa fees have been increased with immediate effect.
In light of the above, you may want to consider submitting the application sooner than later if practical/feasible.
Kind regards,
The Migrate.org.uk team.
@@MigrateOrgUk
This was my concern, considering their reasoning behind the rises, id expect them to do it sooner rather than later! Bad timing! Thanks for the response
My husband apply sice january 6 2023 and we still waiting is this normal the lawyer says in process its been more than 6 months now is it normal
Hi, if my partner is visiting me from Finland and essentially lives here now. Is that an in-uk or outside-uk visa? He has no current visa
Hi @IsraKaulitz,
The Immigration Rules states that, to make a partner visa application from inside the UK, the applicant (your partner), cannot be in the UK as a visitor.
Therefore, applicants who are in the UK as a visitor will generally be expected to return to their country of nationality (or legal residence) and submit an out-of-country application from there.
I hope the above helps.
Kind regards,
The Migrate.org.uk team.
Hi,
I have applied student visa on 20th august and my husband and daughter will be going as my dependent. Our biometric was done on 31st august and on 16th august, I got my visa… still waiting for my daughter’s and husband’s visa. How long will it take more ?
I live in UK my husband bio was on 1st June & 19th June I received email from the home office I’m still waiting for the decision how long more do I have to wait ??😭
I applied in 05/06, priority, still nothing 😢
@@Angel.cakeys what dyu mean I didn’t get your msg
So it means even if you have been refused before you can still apply for priority outside the Uk but just that it won’t meet the 30 days period right?
Hi @clintonamoateng4430,
Even if an applicant has previously been refused, they can still apply for the priority service for an out-of-country application.
In such a case, both VFS and TLS state that "your application will still be put at the front of the queue at every stage of the decision-making process."
However, both VFS and TLS stress that the Home Office may be unable to process the application within the 30-day timescale if there has been a previous UK visa refusal.
It's not the case that an applicant who has previously been refused will never receive a decision within 30 days if they pay for the priority service. Rather, depending on the particular circumstances, the application may be less likely to be processed within 30 days.
I hope this helps.
Kind regards,
The Migrate.org.uk team
@@MigrateOrgUk also I’ll like to know that can someone with pre settled status bring their partner to Uk under Uk spouse visa ? And even if they are married and their relationship before marriage didn’t take two years and they haven’t also married for long for also not more than two years. Is the applicant still eligible for Uk spouse visa ?
Hi, I have a question please..
I have group 2 temporary refugee leave to remain so can bring my wife and kids to UK from Afghanistan please?
Thank you for this informative video! Super helpful!
Ques; If applying outside of the UK, do you have to exit your home country with the Spouse visa? Or you can apply and leave from another country to enter in the UK?
I’m having a horrible experience so far. I applied for my partner visa on 05/06 in Athens, purchased priority service and I’m am still waiting. They just say it’s in progress, i escalated it twice, got MP involved, and all they they to us all, it’s in progress, not complex case, not something missing, just in progress. Priority timeframe passed on 14/07.
I’m exhausted from not been able to live my life and plan anything. It’s ridiculous…
Hello, @linanova7354 - have you heard anything? Hope all is OK.
@@emip3008 I got my visa, decision letter on 6th of August. Got my priority fee authorised for a refund
My spouse is in cameroon , is there a priority service for a cameroonian spouse , am in the uk he's in cameroon
14 months I am applied my but not not result yet please let me know if there is anything else may I have to do
Something is wrong, it's now about 2 months. Send an enquiry
Hi .. can u help me understand a situation . I want to apply for a family visa to go to uk . And before the visa expires i'll come back to my home country. Then i want to apply for a spouse visa . But i was told if i do so the chances are that they could reject my aplication . Is that true ?
If i need full legal representation, i cant seem to find a contact email as your link to the service is not working. Who can i contact?
Hi @teeteeme5752,
Thank you for letting me know that our full legal representation page is not working for you - we will look into that.
If you are interested in our full legal representation service, feel free to get in touch via our DIY Application Pack page here: www.migrate.org.uk/diy-application-pack/
We look forward to speaking with you.
Kind regards,
The Migrate.org.uk team.
@@MigrateOrgUk hello. Thank you for replying. I just wanted to know if my spouse who was refused a visiting visor can apply for the UK spousa visa seeing as I am British citizen. Also after rejection can he apply ASAP.
Hi,
I wanted to know if i can apply for my spouse who is not in the UK? Or does she need to complete the application?
Hi @majidkhan89,
It is commonly the case that the sponsor (the UK partner) prepares and submits the application on the applicant's behalf.
With this being said, even if the sponsor does help with the application, it is technically the applicant that is making the application.
I hope the above helps.
Kind regards,
The Migrate.org.uk team.
@MigrateOrgUk thanks for the response. Much appreciated. It's really helpful.
Hello
What email could i use for a 45 minutes consultation?
What do i need for renewal spouse visa
Wow so it means that we won’t have to wait 6 months to get an answer?
Hi @wander4trip784,
That is correct. Out-of-country partner visa applicants should no longer anticipate a 6 month processing time. Rather, a 3 month processing time for a non-priority application will be a more reasonable expectation.
Kind regards,
The Migrate.org.uk team
My husband apply sice january 6 2023 and we still waiting is this normal
@@MigrateOrgUkWill the response be received within 12 weeks? or a little later.
Would my wife being currently pregnant be considered a compassionate and compelling circumstance? I’m currently in US while she’s in UK..
Hi @jacobjohnson9115,
It would not ordinarily be the case that a pregnancy would constitute a compassionate and compelling circumstance.
The Home Office, however, will assess this on a case-by-case basis.
If you think that there may be compassionate and compelling circumstances, you may wish to arrange a consultation with a regulated immigration advisor.
I hope the above helps.
Kind regards,
The Migrate.org.uk team.
Hello if you don’t mind can I ask a quick question
How much is spouse visa fee
Hi @esthermabwe9033,
The spouse visa fee depends on whether you'll be making an out-of-country or in-country spouse visa application. Whether you will submit a standard or priority visa application is also relevant.
We discuss the current spouse visa fees in this updated article: www.migrate.org.uk/spouse-visa-uk-fees-2019/
Kind regards,
The Migrate.org.uk team.
Hi, I paid £800 for express 2 day decision for spousal visa but they’ve delayed it. Now asking safeguarding questions. Do you know what this means? And can I get a refund as they did not follow the 2 day express? Thank you
Hi, Thank you for your video! I am applying inside the UK and my current BRP expires on September. I am applying for the spouse visa tomorrow but I got holidays book for a week to Spain before my BRP expires. Does this mean my application will be withdrawn because I am outside the UK while the decision is being processed? Please help me with this. Thanks a lot!
Do i need a visa to go visit my fiance in UK?