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How To Apply for Spouse Visa UK Step by Step

It feels overwhelming at first.

You open the government website and suddenly there are pages and pages of forms.

Where do you even start?

Here’s the simple version.

Step 1 – Check you meet the requirements
Before filling in anything, confirm the relationship, financial, accommodation and English requirements are met.

Step 2 – Gather documents

This usually includes:

  • Marriage certificate
    Passport copies
  • Bank statements and payslips
  • Proof of address
  • English test certificate

Missing documents are one of the biggest reasons for refusal.

Step 3 – Complete the online application
The form must match the documents exactly. Small mistakes can cause delays.

Step 4 – Pay the fees
This includes the visa fee and Immigration Health Surcharge.

Step 5 – Book biometrics appointment
Fingerprints and photo are required.

We support families across England Bolton, Manchester, Burnley, Liverpool, Cheshire, Yorkshire and beyond.
Spouse visas are not just paperwork. They affect real lives. It’s worth doing properly the first time.

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We’re based in Bolton (Greater Manchester), but help clients in the North West and throughout the UK.

Bolton (Head Office)

Hamill House
112-116 Chorley New Road
Bolton
BL1 4DH

Burnley Office

Northbridge House
Elm Street Business Park
Elm Street
Burnley, BB10 1PD

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01204 565 234

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01282 575 234

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