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ARTICLE · 21 MARCH 2025

Changes To The Minimum Income Requirement For Spouse Visas: Who Is Affected?

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On 11 April 2024, the Home Office raised the minimum income requirement to £29,000 for individuals applying as a partner or spouse of a qualifying UK resident.

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Jenny Han
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On 11 April 2024, the Home Office raised the minimum income requirement to £29,000 for individuals applying as a partner or spouse of a qualifying UK resident. This includes British and Irish citizens, as well as people who have settled in the UK.

However, not everyone needs to meet this new income level. In this article, we will explain who is exempt from the new threshold and how you can extend your spouse visa.

Who is Exempt from the New Minimum Income Requirement?

There are two main categories of people who do not need to meet the £29,000 income threshold:

  1. Those whose partner receives certain benefits
  2. People extending a visa granted before 11 April 2024

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