How to survive on one income with foreign spouse

I am looking to bring my wife over from morocco and as far as I can see there are 5 requirements:

1 Income above 18.8k (I have a 25k income currently so this is not problem)

2 English Language (Questions on this below)

3 Medical Test (Questions on this below)

4 Suitable Accommodation (Questions on this below)

5 Proof of marriage (A Moroccan document translated by Moroccan translator will presumably be ok)

In other words, prove we are married, have enough money to live, have a home to live in, ensure my wife is not bringing any diseases to the country and she can speak English.

I am a British National.


My questions are as follows:

+I looked on this document for suitable english tests but it didnt have a website or number for morocco, just an address. I would prefer to call up. Any info on number or website?

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... entres.pdf


+What do I need besides tenancy agreement for house? Who can I use in order to approve the house as suitable?

+Do i apply online, in UK, or does my wife apply from Morocco?

+Who do I use in morocco for TB/health test? Website and number will be appreciated.

+For proof of marriage, will marriage certificate translated by an official moroccan translor suffice? Do we need pictures, plane tickets etc? I heard I need proof of sending money and phone logs but I mainly use whatsapp and skype and dont really send over money. Is this necessary?

+For proof of income, is bank account ok or do i need work contract etc? My contract is only a 1 year contract, will this give me problems or should I find permanent employment?

Many thanks in advance
Jon.Mason
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You also need to prove that the marriage is "genuine and subsisting", as just being in existence in law isn't enough.

In terms of the evidence, there are very detailed and specific requirements to prove income, etc. You need to read, and then re-read (as they were drafted by someone who liked to make life complicated) to make sure you have ALL the documents in ALL the necessary formats.

Appendix FM and Appendix FM-SE documents are necessary.

+1 Amanda.