Partner & Family Visas Eligibility Check
The financial requirement is the most common reason for UK visa refusals. This free assessment is designed to help you navigate the complex rules (Category A, B, F & G) and clarify your options. Please answer the following questions to see if you meet the income threshold.
Where are you currently in the application process?
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I’m wanting to start a new application.
I’m just exploring my options for the future.
I need help with a visa refusal or complication.
Other - not specified above.
Are you the Applicant or the UK Partner?
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I am the Applicant (the person who wants to move to/stay in the UK).
I am the UK Sponsor (the British citizen/settled person).
We are filling this out together.
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Confirming Your Route to Settlement
For a Spousal or Partner visa, the UK-based partner (the Sponsor) generally needs to hold a valid status (like Citizenship or ILR). We also need to confirm which specific visa category fits your relationship.
What is the current legal status of the UK Partner (Sponsor)?
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British Citizen
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), Permanent Residence, or Settled Status
Refugee Status or Humanitarian Protection
Pre-Settled Status (EU Settlement Scheme)
Other / I am unsure
How would you describe your relationship?
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Married or Civil Partnership
Engaged to be married (Applying as a Fiancé/e to marry in the UK)
Unmarried - Living together for 2 years or more
Unmarried - Together for 2 years but currently living apart
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Exemptions & Qualifying Benefits
Did you know? If the UK Sponsor receives certain disability or carer benefits, you are EXEMPT from the £29,000 minimum income threshold. Instead, you only need to show "Adequate Maintenance" (enough money to live on after housing costs). Please check if the UK Sponsor receives any of the following:
Does the UK Partner currently receive any of these benefits?
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Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Carer’s Allowance
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Attendance Allowance
Armed Forces Independence Payment or Guaranteed Income Payment
War Disablement Pension / Constant Attendance Allowance
None of the above
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Meeting the Income Threshold
To meet the financial requirement, you generally need a gross annual income of £29,000 or more. Good News: If the Applicant is currently in the UK with permission to work (e.g., on a Skilled Worker or Graduate visa), we can usually combine both your incomes to meet this target.
Is the Applicant currently in the UK with permission to work?
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Yes
No, they are outside the UK
Is the Applicant currently working?
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Yes
No
How is the income generated? (Select all that apply)
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Employed by a company
Self-Employer / Sole Trader
Director of a Limited Company in the UK
Employed: What is the TOTAL gross annual income the Applicant earned?
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£29,000 or above
£20,000 - £29,000
Below £20,000
Self-Employment: What is the TOTAL gross income the Applicant personally earned during the latest completed financial year? Note, if you are Director of a Ltd company, you need rely on the companies financial year, not personal financial year.
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£29,000 or above
£20,000 - £29,000
Below £20,000
How long has the Applicant been with their current employer?
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6 months or more
6 months or less
Is the UK Partner currently working?
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Yes
No
How is the income generated? (Select all that apply)
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Employed by a company in the UK
Employed by a company overseas
Self-Employed / Sole Trader in the UK
Self-Employed / Sole Trader overseas
Director of a Limited Company in the UK
Employed: What is the TOTAL gross annual income the UK Partner earned?
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£29,000 or above
£20,000 - £29,000
Below £20,000
Self-Employment: What is the TOTAL gross income the UK Partner personally earned during the latest completed financial year? Note, if you are Director of a Ltd company, you need rely on the companies financial year, not personal financial year.
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£29,000 or above
£20,000 - £29,000
Below £20,000
How long has the UK Partner been with their current employer?
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6 months or more
6 months or less
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Non-Employment & Passive Income
If your employment income is below the £29,000 threshold, you can use other sources to make up the difference. This includes income from property, investments, or pensions received in the last 12 months.
Does the Applicant (or the UK Partner) currently receive income from any of the following?
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Property Rental Income (Land/Property you own, not your main home)
Dividends / Investment Income (Stocks, shares, bonds, or trust funds)
Pension Income (State, private, or occupational pensions)
Maintenance Payments (From a former partner)
Maternity / Bereavement Allowances (UK State benefits only)
Academic Maintenance Grant / Stipend
Royalties or Legal Settlements
None of the above
What is the TOTAL gross amount received from these sources in the last 12 months?
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Less than £2,500
£2,500 – £5,000
£5,000 – £10,000
Over £10,000
Do you still own the asset (e.g., the property, shares, or investment) that generated this income?
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Yes, still owned
No, it has been sold/transferred
Not Applicable (e.g., Pension or Maintenance payments)
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Cash Savings & Liquid Assets
If your income is below the threshold, you may be able to use cash savings to make up the shortfall.Generally, you must have held these funds for at least 6 months, unless the money came from the recent sale of a property.
Does the Applicant and/or have any personal savings greater than £16,000?
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Yes
No
What is the total amount of cash savings currently held by you and/or the UK Partner?
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Less than £16,000
Between £16,000 and £88,500
More than £88,500
Has this minimum balance been held in your/your partner's bank account for at least 6 months?
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Yes, held for 6 months or more
No, held for less than 6 months
No, but the money came from the sale of a property we owned
Is this money held in a regulated bank account and immediately accessible (i.e., not locked in stocks, or property)?
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Yes
No
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Pension Income Details
Pension income is considered a "Gold Standard" source of funds. Because it is stable, it can be combined with almost any other financial category to help you meet the £29,000 threshold.This includes the UK State Pension, private pensions, and foreign pensions.
Do you (or the UK Partner) currently receive regular payments from a pension?
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Yes, currently receiving payments
No, do not have a pension
What type of pension is it? (Select all that apply)
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UK State Pension
Occupational / Workplace Pension
Private Personal Pension
Foreign State or Private Pension
What is the total GROSS annual income from all pensions combined? (The amount before tax is deducted)
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Less than £5,000
£5,000 – £10,000
£10,000 – £18,600
£18,600 – £29,000
Over £29,000
Have you been receiving this pension income for at least 28 days?
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Yes
No, the payments started less than a month ago
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Communication & Language Requirement
You must prove your knowledge of the English language. Many applicants are surprisingly exempt from taking a test based on their nationality or education.
How do you plan to meet the English Language requirement?
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I am a national of a majority English-speaking country
I have a Degree (Bachelor's or higher) taught in English
I will take (or have passed) an approved English Test (A1
level or higher)
I am over the age of 65, or there are medical reasons preventing me from completing the test
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Final Step: Get Your Results
You are one step away! Please enter your details below so our team can review your answers and contact you with your eligibility results.
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Email Address:
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When does the Applicant's visa expire?
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When are you hoping to submit your visa application?
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ASAP (In the next 30 days)
Within 3 months
In 6 months or more
I am just researching / Unsure
How many dependent children (under 18) are applying with you?
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(Enter '0' if none)
Is there anything specific you are worried about regarding your application?
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(e.g., previous refusals, bad credit, living apart)
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