Checklist for 5 year settlement visa

UKFAMILYDREAM wrote:What is the exact name of the visa we have to apply for next, is it the 5 year settlement visa route? Spouse settlement visa - form VAF4A and Appendix 2 is required to be completed. First visa will be for 33 months (visa in passport will be for 30 days and she must enter the UK within this time and collect her biometric residence permit from the nominated Post Office within 10 days of arriving) and shortly before reaching 2.5 years residence in the UK, she applies for an extension, meeting ALL the same requirements again.

Could someone help provide a checklist of required evidence, paperwork and fees for this route? Fee is £1195 PLUS the immigration health surcharge of £600. Read the form and guidance notes, they are quite comprehensive and if still unsure, ask for clarity. See also Apply to Join Family Living in the UK (click)

Am I right in thinking that an IELTS/Trinity English certificate is required, as well as a TB test? Yes. English test MUST be from an HO approved test provider.

Does my wife need to complete the Life in Britain test at this point? No, not required at this stage.

Apart from evidence of 6 months earning over £18,600 is there further financial criteria to pass? No.

UKFAMILYDREAM wrote:Hi,

I am British and 4 months ago my Thai wife, our 4 year old British daughter and I moved from Thailand back to my hometown in the UK. I had secured a permanent job in the UK earning £22000 annually and my wife came into the country on a 6 month visit visa. My job started 8 days after my wife arrived in the UK. She will leave the UK at the end of February and she will them make an application for the settlement visa (after my 6th monthly payslip is forwarded to her). She will apply from Bangkok, Thailand. What is the exact name of the visa we have to apply for next, is it the 5 year settlement visa route? Could someone help provide a checklist of required evidence, paperwork and fees for this route? Am I right in thinking that an IELTS/Trinity English certificate is required, as well as a TB test? Does my wife need to complete the Life in Britain test at this point? Apart from evidence of 6 months earning over £18,600 is there further financial criteria to pass?

Your help and assistance would be greatly received and appreciated.

Thanks.

UKFAMILYDREAM wrote:Hi,

Could someone recommend which English exam to take for the settlement visa (5 year route). I gather it must be IELTS or Trinity - both cost £150. Are there any more cost effective tests that are accepted? Am I right in thinking that for the initial 30 months English proficiency must be at least at A2 and then the second 30 months at B1 followed by a more advanced level for permanent residency?

Thanks in advance!