How to renew spouse visa UK? Extension or renewal of spouse visa in the UK can be done by filling the application form FLM(R) online before the expiry of initial leave to remain in the UK for two and a half years. Once the application form is completed in all aspects, your spouse will be granted additional 30 months to remain in the UK under 5-year route. What are the requirements to get the spouse visa UK renewed? For getting the spouse visa renewed, the following requirements have to be fulfilled:
The applicant should have legal permission to enter the country and remain as the spouse of the sponsor at the time of applying. The applicant needs to fulfil the criteria laid down in Appendix FM to Immigration Rules Evidence regarding a genuine relationship with the sponsor who is a resident of UK has to be furnished since the previous permission to leave to remain in the country. (Genuine relationship means that the Home Office must be satisfied with the documentary evidence you produce in the form of utility bills, bank statements etc which are an indication that you have been living as a couple since the grant of initial visa) There is a decent accommodation where the sponsor and the applicant reside together. The financial requirement of €18,600 annually is met so that there is no pressure on the government ex-chequer. Understanding and speaking the English language requirement at level A2 of CEFR has to be fulfilled. In case you apply for an indefinite leave to remain in the UK, then B1 level requirements of the language have to be complied with.
What will happen if you are unable to meet the financial requirements? If you are unable to meet €18600 financial clause, then you can apply for the spouse visa renewal under 10-year route by switching from 5-year route to 10-year route. In addition to this, if the UK sponsor is in receipt of disability living allowance, attendance allowance, police injury pension, severe disablement allowance or industrial injuries disablement benefit, then the financial requirements need not be met. For all sorts of legal advice on visa renewal, visit www.mylegalservcies.co.uk.