Spouse visa document checklist
The documents the Home Office expects for a spouse or partner visa, in the order we usually ask for them.
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Spouse Visa Solicitors in Manchester
Bringing your husband, wife or partner to the UK, or extending their stay, is one of the most important applications you will make. We prepare it properly, with a fixed fee agreed at the start.
Several of our Google reviews are from families we helped through the spouse and partner visa route. We check the application against the Immigration Rules before it is submitted, so it is as strong as it can be before you pay the Home Office fees.
Who this is for
- Husbands and wives
- Civil partners
- Unmarried partners
- Applying from abroad
- Extending in the UK
- Settlement after the partner route
What we do for you
- Take your instructions, confirm the spouse or partner route is right for you and explain what other options there may be
- Explain the requirements and how you meet them, including the financial requirement
- Give you a document checklist for your case and review everything you send
- Complete the application form and draft a detailed letter setting out how you meet the rules
- Prepare the application for submission and book the biometrics appointment
- Advise you on the decision and the conditions of the visa
Fees
| Application | Our fee | VAT |
|---|---|---|
| From abroad (entry clearance) | £1,000 to £1,750 | Nil |
| In the UK (extension) | £1,000 to £1,750 | Chargeable |
| Appeal representation | £1,500 to £2,500 | Chargeable if appellant in UK |
If you can provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of the range. Home Office fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge are paid separately. See all our immigration fees.
What our clients say
Google review
Immigration
“We are very pleased with the service provided by Ms G Khan. Using her services, we were able to successfully obtain a spouse visa. She was always available to answer our questions if we had any. She was very helpful and kept us updated throughout the process.”
Google review
Spouse visa
“I had my husband's spouse visa done by Ms Ghazal. She is very honest and so much helpful. I highly recommend Allied Solicitors.”
Call us on 0161 660 1505 for a free 30-minute consultation, or send an enquiry below.
Questions we are often asked
How much does a spouse visa application cost with you?
We offer a fixed fee option. Applications from abroad (entry clearance) are £1,000 to £1,750 with no VAT, and applications made in the UK are £1,000 to £1,750 plus VAT. Home Office fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge are separate.
How long will it take?
We will normally be able to submit your application within 2 to 4 weeks of you instructing us, depending on how quickly we receive your documents. The Home Office then decides the application in its own time.
What documents will I need?
Usually passports, your marriage or civil partnership certificate, evidence that your relationship is genuine, evidence that the financial requirement is met, an English language test result, and proof of accommodation. We give you a checklist written for your case.
What if the application has been refused before?
Send us the refusal letter. We will advise whether to reapply or appeal. Appeal representation is £1,500 to £2,500.
Can I speak to you in my language?
Yes. Our staff can assist you in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Arabic, Hindi and Pashto.
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