This is about the Spouse Visa . And then staying for good with ILR. ILR is like a forever home pass. First Steps: The UK Spouse Visa The UK Spouse Visa is for you. You must be married to a British citizen. Or in a civil partnership. Or your partner must have settled here. This visa lets you live with them in the UK. You can stay for about 30 months at first. Then you can ask to stay longer. You can obtain an additional 30 months. This means you can stay in the UK for up to five years. Your relationship needs to be real. It must be ongoing. You and your partner need to show you have enough money. This is a combined income of at least £29,000. You also need to understand English. How Long to Wait? Spouse Visa in 2025 Waiting can be hard. Here's a general idea of the time. • Applying from outside the UK? It usually takes around 12 weeks. • Applying from inside the UK? Expect about 8 weeks. Need a faster decision? There might be options if you apply...