Family and Partner Visas
Reunite with your loved ones in the UK — legally and securely. Family visas allow partners, children, and parents of British citizens or settled persons to live together in the UK.
Why Choose WPC Global?
UK family applications are strictly evidence-based, and refusals often happen due to financial shortfalls, weak relationship proof, or incorrect visa routes.
Correct Visa Strategy
We assess whether you qualify as a spouse, unmarried partner, parent, or dependant.
Financial Planning
Income, savings, exemptions & benefit-based routes fully assessed.
Evidence Review
We structure your documents to meet Appendix FM standards.
End-to-End Support
From application to extension and settlement planning.
Which Family Visa Do You Need?
The type of visa depends on the status of the person you are joining in the UK.
Spouse Visa
Most Common Route
For married partners of British Citizens or Settled Persons (ILR).
Key Requirement: Must have a valid marriage certificate recognized in the UK.
Unmarried Partner
For Long-term Partners
For unmarried partners of British Citizens or Settled Persons.
Key Requirement: Must be in a relationship for 2 years. Cohabitation is no longer strictly mandatory if there are valid cultural/work reasons.
Fiancé(e) Visa
Planning to Marry in UK
For partners planning to marry a British Citizen in the UK.
Key Requirement: Must marry within 6 months of arrival. You cannot work during this period.
Dependent Visa
For Work Visa Holders
For partners & children of Skilled Workers or Students.
Key Requirement: Your visa is linked to the main applicant's work/study visa.
Partner & Spouse Visa Requirements
For applicants whose partner is British or has Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
💷 Financial Requirement
The financial threshold has increased. You must prove that your UK partner earns enough to support you without public funds.
Ways to meet this:
- • Income from employment (UK partner)
- • Cash savings (typically above £88,500 if used alone)
- • Pension income or non-employment income
📝 Proving Your Relationship
The Home Office requires proof that your relationship is real. We help you compile a “watertight” portfolio of evidence.
If You Live Together:
- • Tenancy agreements / Mortgage deeds
- • Joint bank statements
- • Utility bills in both names
- • Official letters to the same address
If You Live Apart:
- • Evidence of regular communication
- • Financial support proof
- • Travel tickets to visit each other
- • Explanation of why you live apart
Dependent Visa (Joining a Skilled Worker)
If your partner is in the UK on a Skilled Worker, GBM, or Innovator Founder visa, the rules are different.
✓ You do NOT need to meet the £29,000 threshold. Instead, you must show “Maintenance Funds”.
Relationship
Married or in a 2-year durable relationship
Maintenance Funds
Sponsorship
Usually certified on the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
English Language Requirements
Most family visa applicants must prove their knowledge of English.
English Test (SELT)
Pass CEFR Level A1 (Speaking & Listening) for first application. A2 for extension.
Academic Degree
A Bachelor's or Master's degree taught in English (Subject to Ecctis verification).
Exemptions
Aged 65+ or nationals of majority English-speaking countries (USA, Canada, Australia, etc.).
Application Fees & Processing Time
💷 Visa Fees
🏥 Healthcare Surcharge
⏱️ Processing Times
Route to Settlement (ILR)
Family visas offer a clear path to permanent residence.
Standard Partner Route
5 years to ILR
Financial Exemption Route
10 years to ILR
Note: Time spent as a fiancé(e) does not count towards ILR.
Why Do Family Visas Get Refused?
Family visas have high refusal rates. Here's why:
Financial Errors
Failing to meet the strict evidentiary rules for income (e.g., missing payslips or incorrect bank statement dates).
Relationship Doubts
Insufficient proof of a “subsisting” relationship between partners.
Accommodation
Failing to prove the UK home is not overcrowded for the family.
Don't risk separation. WPC Global ensures your application is error-free before submission.
Reunite With Your Family
Whether you are applying for a Spouse Visa or bringing dependents on a Skilled Worker route, we are here to help.