Switching to spouse visa from PSW

[Gillani123]

Hi,
I hope everyone is doing well. My partner is currently on the PSW visa which expires on 24/01/2026. We will be getting married in September 2025. How long must we apply for the spouse visa before her PSW visa expires? Would she need to have at least 6 months' validity on her current visa before she applies for the spouse visa?
I shall be thankful if anyone could be of any help,
Thanks,

[Ticktack]

Hi,
I hope everyone is doing well. My partner is currently on the PSW visa which expires on 24/01/2026. We will be getting married in September 2025. How long must we apply for the spouse visa before her PSW visa expires? Would she need to have at least 6 months' validity on her current visa before she applies for the spouse visa?
I shall be thankful if anyone could be of any help,
Thanks,

You haven't stated what your immigration status is!

[Gillani123]

You haven't stated what your immigration status is!

I'm a British citizen

[Gillani123]

Hi,
I hope everyone is doing well. I'm a British Citizen. My partner is currently on the PSW visa which expires on 24/01/2026. We will be getting married in September 2025. How long must we apply for the spouse visa before her PSW visa expires? Would she need to have at least 6 months' validity on her current visa before she applies for the spouse visa?
I've got a couple more questions regarding the application that are as follows;
Will she have to do a TB test if she's already living here and has not stayed outside the UK for more than 3 months in the last two years? She did do the test when she first came to the UK in Sep 2022.
Will she have to do the English test if her Masters degree is from the UK?
I shall be thankful if anyone could be of any help,
Thanks

[CR001]

Topices merged!

How long must we apply for the spouse visa before her PSW visa expires?

Anytime once you are married and before visa expiry.

Would she need to have at least 6 months' validity on her current visa before she applies for the spouse visa?

No!

Will she have to do a TB test if she's already living here and has not stayed outside the UK for more than 3 months in the last two years? She did do the test when she first came to the UK in Sep 2022.

No!

Will she have to do the English test if her Masters degree is from the UK?

No!