How To Meet The English Language Requirements For A Partner Visa

Evidencing your English language skills to a specified level is an essential part of most immigration applications, and applying to enter or remain in the UK as a partner is no exception. Failing to prove your English language skills to the relevant level will likely lead to the refusal of your application. There are various ways to meet the English Language requirement, and certain individuals are excluded from meeting it.

What is the English Language requirement?

Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules explains that applicants must specifically evidence their English language skills in one of three ways within their application, unless an exemption applies. The options to meet the requirement are as follows: