A person who is either in the UK or outside the UK may apply for a visa as the spouse or civil partner of a person present and settled in the UK, i.e. someone who has either indefinite leave to remain or British citizenship. The applicant must already be married when they make a spouse visa UK application. The marriage visa will be granted for two years and it allows the visa holder to work without restriction.

• Spouse/Partner visa for 2.5 years, then extension for another 2.5 years, only then permanent residency after 5 years.
• It is also possible to switch from this Family Life visa to a normal Spouse visa, even on same-day service.
• Your family members (dependants) can come with you when you come to the UK on this visa.
• You can get a same-day decision at a premium service centre.

Documents included for the application are:

• Marriage certificate
• Proof of employment
• Passport copy
• Biometrics card copy
• Payslips orBank statements
• Tenancy agreement
• Copy of air tickets for arrival in india
• Copy of xxx’s passport page showing entry stamp to india for wedding
• Copy of wedding invitation
• Wedding photographs
• UK pre-departure tuberculosis detection programme medical certificate
• Applicant’s passport