Family Visa (Spouse / Partner) · sub-route

Partner / Spouse

£2,064 · 5 yrs to ILR · £29,000 income

Sourced from GOV.UK · Updated April 2026
The short answer

Partner / Spouse is one way to qualify for the Family Visa (Spouse / Partner). The core rules of the Family Visa (Spouse / Partner) apply — the specifics that set this route apart are below.

£2,064Application fee from
£1,035IHS per year
2 yrs 9 months initial + 2 yrs 6 months extensionInitial leave
5 yrsTo settlement (ILR)

Who qualifies for this route

  • Partner of British, Irish, settled, or refugee/HP status holder
  • £29,000 minimum income (gross, sole sponsor) OR £88,500 cash savings
  • A1 initial → A2 extension → B1 settlement English

Good to know

Spouse route to citizenship — apply same day as ILR is granted.

Other Family Visa (Spouse / Partner) sub-routes

Source: GOV.UK — Partner / Spouse · Last verified April 2026

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