ELIGIBILITY
◾The parties must be 18 years old or over.
◾Both parties must have met each other and be legally married.
◾The married couple must intend to live together permanently.
◾The spouse must meet English language requirements.
◾The petitioner must meet the minimum financial requirements.
◾If you are married to a British citizen, you may be granted a UK Spouse Visa for a probationary period of 2 years and 9 months.
◾If you are still married and living together at the end of that period in the UK, you will be eligible to apply for a Leave to Remain which entitles further stay of 2 years and 3 months.
◾If you have been together for five years or more inside the UK and still meet the requirement, you will be granted Indefinite Leave to Remain (permanent residence in the UK