{"id":8206,"date":"2023-06-30T11:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T11:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/applying-for-a-uk-spouse-visa-is-not-complicated-with-languagecert\/"},"modified":"2023-06-30T11:39:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T11:39:00","slug":"applying-for-a-uk-spouse-visa-is-not-complicated-with-languagecert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/applying-for-a-uk-spouse-visa-is-not-complicated-with-languagecert\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for a UK Spouse Visa is not complicated with LanguageCert"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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A Spouse Visa, also known as a UK Marriage Visa or a Partner Visa, is a type of settlement visa that provides the romantic partner of a (settled) UK resident with the opportunity to come to the UK to be with their loved one. The initial visa is usually for two and a half years, which can then be extended by another two and a half years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To qualify for a Spouse Visa, both parties must be over the age of 18, and the UK-based partner must be a British citizen, have settlement or proof of permanent residence, or have refugee status or humanitarian protection within the UK,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the relationship to be accepted, you must be able to show a valid marriage or civil partnership, an engagement to marry or form a civil partnership, or cohabitation as unmarried partners for at least two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will also need to meet the following criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Be able to converse in English and submit to formal English language testing.
\u00b7 The UK sponsor will need a minimum household income of \u00a318,600 or savings totalling at least \u00a362,500.
\u00b7 Intend to live together permanently in a genuine and subsisting relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What English test is needed for a Spouse Visa?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will need to prove you have a good knowledge of English to apply for a Spouse Visa (at least an A1 level of English). This can be done by taking an A1 English exam like LanguageCert IESOL SELT A1, one of the UK government-approved English tests for visas and immigration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what applicants need to know about the test:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n