Uk Visa For My Wife

October 20, 2012

Hello good members. Now that is has been confirmed I can no longer get an EU Family permit via my Irish passport, I am researching what is required for a UK Spouse Visa. It seems very difficult compared to the UK Visitors Visa. I am bit lost in regard to Spouse Visa or Settlement Visa? Which one is it I apply for?

I think I have a grasp of what is required.

Translated and stamped copies of our marriage certificates
Proof of the length of our relationship
Copies of passports, showing all visitors stamps for myself and UK visitors visa's for my wife
Proof of my employment and salary.
Bank statements showing my previous 6 salary lodgements
TB Medical report and X ray for my wife
English speaking and listening exam for wife
Proof of where we are going to live.

Is there anything I have left out?

In relation to my salary and bank statements. I meet the £18,600 per year threshold. Are any savings required? As after my next trip to Thailand for NYE I will be skint.

When we applied for my wife's visitors visa, I was able to print off my online bank statements. Is this not accepted for the Spouse Visa? Will I need originals from the bank? Also do I need a letter from my employer stating salary and length of employment?

As my wife will be leaving her country for the long term, I take it she does not have to have to submit proof of employment? Salary? Or savings?

What proof of accommodation is required? We will be living with my Father in his home. Currently a 4 bedroom house which he owns

Where is the best place for my wife to take the A1 Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). I have seen http://pearsonpte.com However they state that the A1 Level so no longer accepted for Spouse Visa's. Is this correct? Or are they just trying to force people to take the PTE Academic level?

Thank you in advance for your replies!!