Guides & resources

UK spouse visa guides

Name: VisaEvo
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Clear, gov.uk-based answers to the questions applicants and couples actually ask — from the financial requirement to document organisation, security, and how VisaEvo compares.

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Timely articles on costs, refusals, and edge cases — complementing these evergreen guides.

Can I use my partner's income for the UK spouse visa?

Whether your partner's overseas income counts towards the £29,000 Minimum Income Requirement — and how Category A and Category B financial routes work for UK spouse visa applicants.

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How much does a UK spouse visa cost in 2026?

A full breakdown of UK spouse visa fees in 2026 — the application fee, Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), priority options, and what couples typically budget in total.

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How to write a UK spouse visa relationship letter

What to include in a relationship statement for a UK spouse visa — structure, evidence to reference, common mistakes, and example sections for married and unmarried couples.

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How-to guides

Step-by-step guidance for the trickiest parts of the application.

How to meet the financial requirement

The £29,000 Minimum Income Requirement explained — ways to meet it, the evidence you need, and the mistakes that cause refusals.

UK spouse visa document checklist

The five evidence areas every application must cover and how to organise your documents into an application-ready pack.

Common refusal reasons

Why UK spouse visa applications get refused and how to avoid avoidable mistakes on each evidence pillar.

How long does a UK spouse visa take?

Processing times from gov.uk, priority options, and what affects how long you wait.

English language requirement

Approved tests, CEFR levels, exemptions, and evidence for the English language requirement.

Accommodation requirement

How to evidence adequate accommodation without overcrowding for a UK spouse visa.

UK spouse visa application software

What VisaEvo does, who it's for, how it works, and how it compares with the alternatives.

Compare your options

Honest comparisons to help you choose the right approach.

VisaEvo vs an immigration solicitor

Cost, scope, and fit compared — and when a regulated adviser is the better choice.

VisaEvo vs doing it yourself

Preparing your application manually versus using software to structure the hard parts.

Security & compliance

How we handle your data, and your rights under GDPR.

Security & data handling

How VisaEvo encrypts, stores, and protects your sensitive immigration documents.

GDPR & data protection

Your data rights, VisaEvo's retention schedule, and how to request deletion.

Editorial policy

How VisaEvo source-checks guidance against gov.uk weekly — and what we do not claim.

Source methodology

The official gov.uk pages VisaEvo monitors for UK family visa guidance.

Guidance changelog

A public record of what changed in VisaEvo guides and when.

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