A UK Partner or Spouse Visa (thereafter, the Spouse Visa) is one of the most challenging visas which requires to provide extensive documents that must meet the relevant criteria. It can lead to indefinite leave to remain (ILR)/settlement in the UK after a period of 5 years.
In this guidance, a partner/spouse is referred to as your sponsor.
The Spouse Visa requirements
To qualify for a UK Spouse Visa, you will need to meet the following UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements:
• Your sponsor is a British or Irish citizen, is settled in the UK (for example, they have ILR, settled status or proof of permanent residence), has a pre-settled status, has a Turkish Businessperson visa or Turkish Worker visa, or has protection status, i.e. refugee or person with humanitarian protection.
• Your