Switch from Student Visa to Dependant Visa 2026
Switching from a Student visa to a dependant visa in the UK is legally possible in many circumstances, but it is not automatic and it is not governed by a single set of rules. The outcome depends entirely on the immigration status of the person you are seeking to join and the specific route under […]
UK Spouse Visa New Rules 2026
Section A: UK Spouse Visa Changes In UK immigration law, the rules that apply are those in force on the date of application. Threshold increases, revised settlement conditions or new earnings requirements can therefore alter eligibility. Applicants are assessed under the Immigration Rules in force at the date of application, regardless of when […]
Private Life Visa UK: Requirements & Application 2026
Section A: What is a Private Life Visa? While the phrase “Private Life visa” is widely used, it is not a standalone named visa category in the Immigration Rules. It is a common way of describing an application made under Appendix Private Life, where an eligible applicant can be granted permission to stay […]
Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) Visa Guide 2026
Section A: What is the Adult Dependent Relative Visa? The Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) route is part of the UK’s family immigration framework. It allows a British citizen or a person who is settled in the UK to sponsor an adult family member who requires long-term personal care as a result of age, […]
Unmarried Partner Visa UK: Requirements 2026
Section A: Understanding the Unmarried Partner Visa There is no standalone visa category formally titled the “unmarried partner visa”. Instead, unmarried partners apply under the UK family visa route, specifically under the partner provisions of Appendix Relationship with Partner within the Immigration Rules. For immigration purposes, an unmarried partner is someone who is […]
Spouse Visa Extension After 2.5 Years: Remain in the UK
Section A: Spouse visa extension overview The spouse visa sits within the wider UK family visa route and allows a non-UK national to live in the UK with their British citizen partner or a partner who already holds settled status or another qualifying status under the Immigration Rules. 1. Duration and conditions […]
Fiancé Visa UK 2026: Eligibility, Costs & Timing
Section A: What is a Fiancé Visa? A Fiancé visa allows a non-UK national to enter the United Kingdom so they can marry or form a civil partnership with a British citizen or a person with UK settled status. The marriage or civil partnership is expected to take place during the visa validity […]
UK Spouse Visa Fees 2026 Explained
Applying for a spouse visa is a significant step for individuals looking to live in the UK with their partner. For most applicants, one of the key considerations will be the spouse visa fees. In this guide to Spouse Visa UK fees, we set out the costs to expect when applying to come to the […]
Marriage Visa UK Guide 2026
Section A: What is the UK Marriage Visa? The phrase “marriage visa” is commonly used to describe the UK immigration route that allows non-UK spouses of British citizens or settled persons to live together in the UK. However, there is no official visa called a “marriage visa” in UK law. The correct category […]
Spouse Visa UK Salary (2026 Requirements Guide)
The UK spouse visa salary requirement is one of the most scrutinised and misunderstood aspects of family immigration law. It defines whether a British citizen or settled person can bring their foreign spouse or partner to live in the UK. Since the government increased the minimum income threshold to £29,000 in 2025, many families have […]