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ARTICLE · 09 SEPTEMBER 2025

Making A UK Spouse Visa Application: 10 FAQs

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The UK Spouse Visa route allows married partners of British citizens and those settled in the UK to live together in the UK. It is also open to partners of refugees and those with humanitarian protection...

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Gillian McCall
Gillian McCall

The UK Spouse Visa route allows married partners of British citizens and those settled in the UK to live together in the UK. It is also open to partners of refugees and those with humanitarian protection, as well as to certain family members under the EU Settlement Scheme. Making a UK Spouse Visa application can feel daunting, so in this post we answer ten of the most frequently asked questions.

1. Where can I make my UK Spouse Visa application from?

If you already have permission to stay in the UK for more than six months (but not as a visitor), you can usually apply to switch into the spouse visa category from within the UK.

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