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Articoli Correlati: U.K. - Spouse Visa application - requirements to obtain

The Spouse Visa is an optimal option for those who intend to establish themselves in the United Kingdom to reach their partner (who has English citizenship, has obtained the Indefinite Leave to Remain or enjoys refugee status). The visa has an initial validity of two and a half years but can be extended, if necessary. Through the Spouse Visa it is also possible to obtain the Indefinite Leave to Remain. What are the requirements for applying for the Spouse Visa? To obtain a Visa, the applicant must prove that he has an annual income of £ 18,600. Since the application will be submitted when the person is not yet in the United Kingdom, this threshold will initially be assessed in relation to the spouse. It should be noted that this figure only concerns couples who do not have children, in this case a supplement of £ 3,800 is required for the first child and £ 2,400 for each child who is not the firstborn. In the event that the partner, already resident in the United Kingdom, is a self-employed person, the aforementioned economic requirements are sufficient. It is also possible to accumulate the income from an employee and self-employed person even if it must be demonstrated that these are sources of long-term income. It is necessary to prove the truthfulness of the report and a good level of knowledge of the English language (B1) is required, having obtained a degree in English or passed an exam that demonstrates the level of knowledge of the language itself.