Family Visa (Spouse / Partner) · sub-route
Partner / Spouse
£2,064 · 5 yrs to ILR · £29,000 income
Sourced from GOV.UK · Updated April 2026The 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
Parent of British / settled child
£2,064 · 5 yrs to ILR · no income test
ViewChild of partner / parent
£2,064 · joins parent's route
ViewAdult Dependent Relative
£3,672 · ILR on entry · high bar
ViewFiancé(e) / Proposed civil partner
£2,064 · 6 months to marry · switch to partner
ViewSource: GOV.UK — Partner / Spouse · Last verified April 2026
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