SERVICES

UK Spouse, Partner and Family Visa Support

Bring your Partner or Family to the UK

Family visa applications demand careful preparation. We provide personal, regulated immigration advice and manage your application from the initial eligibility assessment through to submission.

Whether you are applying for the first time, extending your visa or preparing for settlement, we will identify the appropriate route, explain the evidence required and ensure your application is complete and clearly presented.

Our process

1 — Initial Review and Route Check

  • Assess your circumstances and identify the appropriate family route.

  • Review the relationship, financial and supporting evidence available.

  • Identify potential issues before the application is started.

  • Give you clear advice about your eligibility and next steps

2 — Document Check and Application Preparation

  • Provide a document checklist tailored to your circumstances.

  • Review the evidence you intend to submit.

  • Check that each relevant requirement is properly addressed.

  • Identify gaps, inconsistencies or missing documents.

  • Prepare your application carefully and accurately.

3 — Submission Support

  • Complete the online application form.

  • Organise the supporting documents for submission.

  • Assist with the document-upload and biometric appointment process.

  • Prepare written legal representations where appropriate.

  • Guide you through the remaining stages of the application.

Who we help

We advise couples and families applying under a range of UK family routes.

Spouse and civil partner visas

For married couples and civil partners who intend to live together permanently in the UK.

Fiancé(e) and proposed civil partner visas

For couples planning to marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK.

Unmarried partner visas

For qualifying couples who are not married or in a civil partnership.

Parent visas

For parents applying based on their relationship with a qualifying child living in the UK.

Child visas

For dependent children applying to join or remain with a parent in the UK.

Extensions and settlement

For existing family visa holders extending their permission or applying for indefinite leave to remain.

Switching into the family route

For people already in the UK who need advice on whether they can switch from their current immigration route.

If you are unsure which route applies to you, we can assess your circumstances before you make an application..

What affects eligibility

Family visa eligibility depends on your individual circumstances and the route under which you are applying. Relevant considerations can include:

  1. Your relationship and the evidence available to support it.

  2. The immigration status of your UK-based partner, parent or child.

  3. Your income, savings and other financial circumstances.

  4. Your proposed accommodation in the UK.

  5. The applicable English language requirement.

  6. Your current and previous immigration history.

  7. Any suitability issues relevant to the application.

Meeting the headline requirements is only part of the process. The application must also be supported by the correct evidence and presented consistently.

The income requirement

For most new spouse and partner visa applications, the applicant and their partner must usually demonstrate qualifying combined income of at least £29,000 per year.

Different requirements may apply if you entered the partner route before 11 April 2024 or your partner receives certain disability or carer’s benefits. Income, savings and other permitted financial sources must be evidenced in the prescribed way.

The rules governing employment income, self-employment, company-director income, savings and other sources are detailed. The relevant calculation and documents will depend on your particular circumstances.

We can assess what qualifies, calculate whether the requirement is met and identify the evidence required for your application.

Coming to the UK to build a life with your family is an important step. Taking the time to prepare your application properly helps ensure those plans are supported by clear and consistent evidence.

More than an online form

A family visa application is about more than completing an online form.

The evidence must establish that you meet the relevant relationship, financial, accommodation, English language and immigration requirements. Dates and figures must correspond across the application, and the documents must support the information provided.

Even relatively small issues, such as missing financial evidence, inconsistent dates or an unexplained aspect of your immigration history, can affect the application.

We help you prepare a coherent application that addresses each relevant requirement clearly.

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Applying from Overseas..

Applying from overseas often means managing work, family life and separation while waiting for a decision.

The application is submitted online, followed by an appointment at a visa application centre. Careful preparation of the relationship, financial, accommodation and English language evidence remains essential.

GB Visa & Immigration Services provides regulated advice and practical support to overseas applicants. We identify the evidence required, prepare the application and guide you through the online submission and biometric appointment process.

You do not need to be based in Glasgow. We assist clients throughout the UK and overseas by telephone, email and video consultation.


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Reminder - We advise on:

  • Spouse, partner and fiancé(e) visas, including unmarried partners

  • Parent of a British or settled child applications

  • Family visas for dependent children

  • Switching into the family route from another visa

  • Extensions and settlement under the family route

  • Our support includes:

    • Eligibility and route assessment

    • Evidence requirements and document review

    • Application preparation and submission

    • Guidance through each stage until a decision is made

Take the first step today.

Whether you need expert guidance or have questions about your options, book a consultation today and get clear, trusted advice.