UK Spouse/Partner Visa from Dubai/UAE: Our Complete Guide after 20 years of Experience
Bringing your partner and family to the UK? It's life-changing—but the rules are very strict about the minimum GBP 29,000 income. At Buzz Visas, we've guided 1000s of applicants through the Home Office maze of Rules. Just the Minimum Income Requirement (MIR) guidance has 80 pages! From eligibility checks to avoiding refusals, here's everything you need.
Fiancée
Visa for 6 months with no right to work. You can get married and switch to a Spouse visa.
Spouse or Civil Partner
You can get married outside the UK and apply as spouse. You can also switch from most UK visas like Student, Graduate, Youth Mobility (but not tourist). Visa is for 30 months inside the UK or 33 months from outside the UK
Unmarried Partner
Similar to Spouse visa, but for those who have been in a relationship for 2 years. Alternatively, you can get married and get a Spouse visa. Or you can get a Fiancée visa, followed by a Spouse visa.
Minimum Income Requirement
The current income requirement is GBP 29,000 per year, approximately USD 40,000. Can also be met with savings of GBP 88,500 (USD 120,000) held on the balance for 6 months. Unless the Sponsor receives eligible disability benefits, then the threshold is Adequate Maintenance, which is quite low.
