Spouse Visa Extension After 2.5 Years

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What is a Spouse Visa Extension after 2.5 years?

By extending or renewing your spouse visa after 2.5 years, you can keep working, studying, or living in the UK without any legal problems. For your partner to be able to stay in the UK with their family, you should renew their visa extension every 2.5 years. After being married and living in the UK for five years, you can finally ask for leave to remain indefinitely.

It’s essential to know that people who want to extend or renew their spouse’s visa must do so before their present visa expires. An application for a spouse visa extension or renewal must be sent in at least 28 days before the current visa expires. Also, don’t wait until the Spouse Visa runs out, because then you might be considered an overstayer.

Overview: British Citizenship

What are the Requirements for a Spouse Visa Extension after 2.5 Years?

If you want to get a Spouse Visa extension, you must meet the following requirements:

Still, be in a real relationship with your partner or spouse (the relationship conditions)
Fulfil the financial needs
Meet the standards for English language skills
Not have broken any visa or law rules
Possess good character

Relationship Requirements

To get an extension, applicants must meet the following Spouse Visa link requirements:

If you want to renew your Spouse Visa, you need to show that you’re still in the same legal and valid relationship as when you first applied.
Your spouse or partner must be a British citizen, have settled in the UK (with EU Pre-Settled or Settled Status, or Indefinite Leave to Remain), or be a refugee or emergency protection recipient in the UK.
You and your partner must still be married, in a civil union, or have been dating for at least two years.

Financial Requirements for Spouse Visa Extension

People who want to extend their Spouse Visa must show that they still meet the following financial requirements:

have a joint income of at least £18,600 with a British or settled partner if they are already on the five-year partner route before April 11, 2024, when the new £29,000 limit goes into effect.

It’s important to remember that the money needed can come from a variety of sources, such as a job or self-employment income, cash savings of at least £16,000, a pension, or income from something other than work, like rental property income.

For some reason, you might be able to get your Spouse Visa extended if your partner gets benefits like the Disability Living Allowance or the Carer’s Allowance and you want to stay in the UK after 5 years.

There’s also a chance that you could apply based on your human rights if you meet only some of the standards and there are special circumstances. This could mean that you can show:

Being a couple and living outside of the UK would cause you many problems you can’t get around.
It wouldn’t make sense for your child to leave the UK if they are a British citizen or have lived there for seven years or more.

English Language Requirements

To meet the English language standard, you can do three main things:

If you are from one of the following English-speaking countries, you are eligible: Australia, Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States.
Have a degree or other credentials that were taught in English
Pass an official English test. If you passed a CEFR level at the A1 level before, you will need to pass at the A2 level for speaking and listening in order to extend your visa.

Requirement of Good Character

As proof of your good character, the Home Office will want to know that there are no reasons to turn down your application, such as:

Breaking the rules about immigration
Convictions for crimes
Proof that someone is deceiving and cheating
Engagement in actions that harm the public good, such as war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, or terrorism.

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Documents Checklist for Spouse Visa Extension After 2.5 Years

When you apply for a spouse visa extension, you will need to send in several papers to support your application. These include (please note that this list is not complete as the documents needed will depend on your specific situation):

Identity documents, such as a valid passport
A marriage certificate or proof that you have lived with your partner or spouse for at least two and a half years, like shared bills, rental agreements, etc., is proof that you are in a relationship.
Show proof that your spouse is a citizen or has indefinite leave to stay in the UK.
Also, show proof that you have enough money, like bank records or paystubs that show your savings and income.
If you have proof that you can speak and write English, like a degree certificate or a certificate from an English language test at CEFR level A2, submit it.

You can either upload your papers with your online application or bring them with you to your UKVCAS biometric appointment. Please send your papers to UKVCAS. They will scan and upload them and send you the originals right back.

Spouse Visa Extension after 2.5 Years Fees

There is a £1,048 fee for each person who wants to renew their Spouse Visa UK. There are also costs like the Health Surcharge, which is £1035 per person per year or £776 per year for people under 18.

How long does it take to get a spouse visa extension?

It can take up to eight weeks to renew a Spouse Visa. People who want to extend their spouse visa may be able to pay an extra £800 to use the super-priority service and get a decision by the end of the next business day. Those who want a decision within 5 business days can use the priority service and pay an extra £500.

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Refusal of Spouse Visa Extension After 2.5 Years

Your Spouse Visa renewal can be turned down for a number of reasons, such as if you:

Cannot pass the required English proficiency exam
Lack of the required minimum income
Can’t show proof that you are still in a real relationship
Home Office concerns about your character or criminal history
Your application does not have the right information
There is some missing information in your application that you need to give.

If your application for an extension of your spouse visa is denied, you will receive a letter telling you that you must leave the UK within the time frame printed on the letter.

What happens if the renewal of your Spouse Visa is denied?

Your refusal choices include:

Leaving the country by the given deadline
You can ask for an administrative review if you think the decision was made incorrectly.
Filing an appeal for a spouse visa if your application was based on human rights concerns
Sending in a new application
Requesting a new visa
Asking for a Judicial Review to question the decision’s legal status.

Our article Spouse Visa Refusal Common Reasons and Appeal Process has more details. Our immigration lawyers can be reached at or ukimmigrationsolicitors.co.uk if you need help with your Spouse Visa extension rejection.

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How Can UK Immigration Solicitors Help?

Reiss Edwards is an expert in all areas of immigration law, and they can help you apply for a Spouse Visa renewal. What our immigration experts can do:

Prepare and send in your Spouse Visa extension UK application along with those of your family members.
Gather, check, and upload all the papers you need to support your Spouse Visa extension application.
Handle any questions from the Home Office
Provide information on alternative visa options that may be accessible to you and your dependants.
Help with remaining in the UK after a divorce
We can help with ILR after a partner dies and a spouse visa.

You can call our immigration experts at 02033844389 or email them at hello@ukimmigrationsolicitors.co.uk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Most of the time, a child needs a visa in order to live in the UK. For instance, if their parent is a foreign national working or studying in the country, the child may need a Child Dependant Visa.

When should I apply to renew my Spouse Visa?

The first UK spouse visa is valid for 30 months, which is about 2.5 years. If you want to keep the visa for longer than 2.5 years, you will need to apply for a spouse visa renewal. This will still be valid for another 2.5 years. After staying in the UK on a Spouse Visa for five years, you can apply for ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain), which lets you stay legally for as long as you want.

How long does it take to get an extension on a spouse visa?

The time it takes to handle a spouse visa extension varies, but it usually takes a few weeks. It is very important to apply ahead before your current visa expires to avoid any problems.

What is the English Language Test requirement for a spouse visa extension 2.5 years?

The requirements for a spouse visa extension after 2.5 years go beyond the general requirements or financial needs. If you are not from a place where English is the first language, you must pass the English language test. You can show that you know the language well by taking an official English test in the UK or getting a recognised academic degree. If the person wants to extend their visa, they must meet the A2 English standard.