Spouse visa

How it is used

Names vary: spouse visa, partner visa, family visa or marriage visa. Applicants usually prove that the relationship is genuine, that they meet financial requirements and sometimes that they speak basic English. Unmarried partners may qualify in some countries.

Example sentences

1. For the spouse visa, we sent wedding photos and messages to show that our relationship is genuine.

2. Her husband is a British citizen, so she's applying for a spouse visa.

Common collocations

• apply for a spouse visa
• partner visa
• genuine relationship
• financial requirement

Related terms

• family reunificationThe right or process that allows close family members of a resident, citizen or refugee to join them in the country where they live.
• sponsorA person or organisation that supports your application, for example by paying your costs, offering you a job or being the family member you are joining.
• dependantA family member, usually a husband, wife, partner or child, who joins or stays with the main applicant and relies on them for support.
• language requirementA rule that applicants must prove a certain level in the country's language, usually with an approved test or a qualification.