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Spouse Visa Readiness Checklist: Are You Ready to Apply?
This checklist covers eight things most couple visa applications depend on. Tick what you already have and the tool lists what is still missing, so you know what to sort out next.
General information, not legal or immigration advice. Confirm fees and rules on official government sites. Free and private: what you type stays in your browser.
How to use it
- Tick every item that is true for you today.
- Read the list of items still to sort.
- Work through them, then open the official guidance for your route.
How it works
Each tick counts as one point out of eight: meeting in person, both being free to marry or partner, your sponsor’s status, income against the route’s threshold, English test or exemption, relationship evidence, passport validity, and planned police and medical checks. It is a checklist, not a decision on eligibility. For the UK, most new applicants need £29,000 combined income.
Tips
- Collect relationship evidence early: photos together, messages and call logs, travel records and shared plans.
- Make sure your passport stays valid for the whole processing time.
- Read the official guidance for your exact route. Rules differ by country.
Questions about this tool
Does 8 of 8 mean I will be approved?
No. It shows you have covered common basics. Decisions depend on the immigration authority and your full case.
Is it specific to one country?
It covers themes common to most couple visas. Details and thresholds differ by country.
What counts as relationship evidence?
Typically photos together, messages and call logs, records of visits, and proof of shared plans. Check your route’s guidance for exact requirements.