UK Spouse Visa (10-Year Route)

You can apply, extend, or switch to a UK Spouse visa under a 10-year route if you do not meet all the requirements of Appendix FM of the immigration rules.

Mostly, the applicants who cannot meet the English language requirement or financial requirement of earning £29,000 gross per year would apply for switching to a Spouse visa 10-year route.

Under a 10-year route, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after spending 10 years on a spouse visa. In the meantime, if you meet the Appendix FM requirements, you can switch to 5 years spouse visa route anytime.   

Whether you are looking to apply for a Spouse visa under a 5-year route or a 10-year route, our immigration solicitors are here for you. Contact us today to get legal assistance for your Spouse visa application.

Table of Contents

1. UK Spouse visa (10-year route requirements)
2. What documents are required?
3. Application form FLR(FP)
4. What is the Spouse visa 5-year route?
5. Can I switch from a Spouse visa 10-year route to a 5-year route?
6. Appeal against Spouse visa refusal
7. Solicitors for UK Spouse visa (10-Year Route) applications
8. Solicitor fee for a Spouse visa (10-year route) application
9. Need legal advice & assistance?

UK Spouse visa (10-year route requirements)

The main requirements for a UK Spouse visa application under a 10-year route are as follows: 

• Both, you and your partner must be 18 or over;
• You need to prove that your relationship is genuine;
• You intend to live together permanently in the UK;
• You must meet the requirement of adequate accommodation;
• The applicant must meet the suitability criteria as set out in Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules.

You must meet all other requirements depending on your circumstances. Feel free to ask a question to our expert immigration solicitor regarding your Spouse visa (10-year route) application.

What documents are required?

Below is a general list of documents required for a UK Spouse visa application under 10-year route:

• Valid current passport;
• Proof that your relationship is genuine;
• Evidence of meeting the adequate accommodation requirement;
• Details of any criminal convictions.

You may need to provide additional supporting documents depending on your circumstances.

Book an appointment with our immigration solicitor for eligibility assessment and to get a comprehensive UK Spouse visa document checklist.

Application form FLR(FP)

You must complete the form FLR(FP) to make a Spouse visa application under 10 years route. You can use FLR(FP) form online to extend your stay as a Spouse.

What is the Spouse visa 5-year route?

If you meet all the requirements of Appendix FM, you can apply or switch to a Spouse visa 5-year route to settlement. It means you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a Spouse after spending 5 years on a spouse visa.

Can I switch from a Spouse visa 10-year route to a 5-year route?

Yes, you can switch to a Spouse visa 5-year route anytime if have leave to remain as a spouse under the 10-year route and you meet all the requirements of Appendix FM of the immigration rules.

If you do switch to the Spouse visa 5-year route from the 10-year route, then any time spent on the 10-year route will not count towards your qualifying period for ILR.

Appeal against Spouse visa refusal

If your UK spouse visa application under the 10-year route has been refused and you think the spouse visa refusal is unlawful, then you may be able to appeal against the decision.

Book an appointment with our immigration solicitors to discuss the spouse visa refusal letter, appeal process, costs involved and the appeal processing time.

Solicitors for UK Spouse visa (10-Year Route) applications

Solicitor fee for a Spouse visa (10-year route) application

Our fixed-fee immigration solicitors charge a fixed fee in the region of £800 to £1000 (excluding VAT) for complete legal services in relation to the UK Spouse visa (10-year route) application.