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spouse visa uk fee
By Melanie Wong April 7, 2025
Learn how much the Spouse Visa Fee is as well as the additional costs you have to consider when planning to make a Spouse or Partner Visa Application.
supporting documents submission process for uk spouse visas
By Melanie Wong March 5, 2025
It is essential to know the Document submission process for your spouse visa application to save yourself time and unnecessary stress. This article covers the available options and the pros and cons of each.
By M WONG February 18, 2025
Get our Ready-made UK Visa Letter Templates! Want professionally written letters to support your UK Visa or Settlement Application?
By Expert Immigration Advice UK January 31, 2025
Looking for professional immigration advice but worried about expensive fees? This article explores the costs and options currently offered across the legal industry for UK immigration.
UK Spouse Visa Cover Letter
By M WONG January 8, 2025
Not sure if you should include a Cover Letter with your UK Spouse/Partner Visa Application? Read on to find out what the significance of this document is.
Letter of Invitation for a UK visitor visa
By M WONG January 8, 2025
In this article, we address what the Letter of Invitation is for and how to make it the most effective if you do need to submit one as part of your UK visitor visa supporting documents.
eVisa UK
By M WONG December 30, 2024
In a significant move to modernize and streamline the UK immigration system, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has introduced a new digital system to replace physical documents to prove migrants’ immigration status in the UK with an online record of their immigration status. - This online record will be referred to as an 'eVisa'.
By M WONG November 12, 2024
Want Professional Support and Guidance for your Visa Application?
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Application
By M WONG October 16, 2024
Want Professional Support and Guidance for your Visa Application?
By M WONG October 14, 2024
Want Professional Support and Guidance for your Visa Application?
How to organise all your supporting documents for your uk visa application
By M WONG July 26, 2024
Want Professional Support and Guidance for your Visa Application?
Income Sources for UK Family Visa
By M WONG July 10, 2024
Learn which income sources can be combined to meet the financial requirement for a Family member visa (under Appendix FM).
UK Visitor Visa Supporting Documents
By M WONG July 4, 2024
According to Home Office figures , for the year ending March 2024, a total of over 2.5 million UK Visitor Visa Applications were submitted. The rate of successful applications was 71% (just over 2 million from the total submitted). This still leaves a significant total of over half a million refusals (21% of all applications the Home Office received for the same year). While there are several factors the Home Office will consider when assessing any visa application, the most common reason for refusals, is the lack of sufficient evidence that applicants submit to support their case. This is particularly prevalent when it comes Visitor visas where there is no fixed set of supporting documents that will be applicable for every individual's case i.e. their specific reason(s) for visiting and their personal circumstances, What are the general Requirements for a Visitor Visa? As well as having a valid passport/travel document for the duration of your trip, the Home Office will also require you to sufficiently demonstrate that you are coming to the UK as a 'genuine visitor' i.e. you are coming to the UK for a short stay, and will then return to your country of origin/residence once your trip has ended. Therefore you will need to clearly evidence: The purpose of your visit to the UK (which will need to be a permitted activity in accordance to the type of visitor visa you are applying for) That you will leave the UK when you finish your visit You have sufficient funds for your travel from and to return back to your home country You will be able to financially support yourself and your dependants during your stay You are not attempting to establish permanent residence in the UK or make it your primary residence by frequent or consecutive visits How do you Prove that you meet the Requirements? The Entry Clearance Officer needs to be satisfied that the Applicant has provided relevant documents that demonstrate they meet each requirement and prove their specific circumstances which have been outlined in their completed application form and covering letter (if one has also been provided).
Income Sources for UK Spouse Visa Financial Requirement
By M WONG June 28, 2024
Get a Free Step-By-Step Guide to make your UK Spouse / Partner Visa Application!
prove you can fund your trip for uk visitor visa
By M WONG June 26, 2024
Get our Easy to Use UK Visitor Visa Letter Templates! Want ready made and easy to use letters to support your UK Visitor Visa Application?
UK Fiance Visa or UK Spouse Visa
By M WONG June 26, 2024
Get a Free Step-By-Step Guide to make your UK Fiancé(e) / Spouse Visa!
By M WONG June 24, 2024
Get a Free Step-By-Step Guide to make your UK Spouse / Partner Visa Application!
Supporting Documents for FLR M
By Melanie Wong June 5, 2024
Learn more about the supporting documents you need to submit for a successful FLR M application.
documents for a uk spouse visa
By Melanie Wong June 3, 2024
In order for an applicant to prove they satisfy all of the requirements for a UK Spouse Visa, they must provide relevant supporting documents. Learn more about this in the following article.
By M WONG June 3, 2024
What are the requirements for a UK partner visa where the British sponsor is returning back to the UK from living overseas.
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