UK Marriage Visa for a Taiwanese

[PaulUKTW]

Hello all,

My wife is Taiwanese, we were recently married in Hong Kong and now we want to live in the UK together.

The process is quite complex and difficult, has anyone been through this experience? Taiwanese Wife, UK national married and getting a visa for the UK?

I would greatly appreciate getting in touch with people who have been through this experience.

Thanks

Paul

[Casa]

Your wife has to apply for a Spouse Settlement visa. The visa fee is £1195 + a NHS surcharge of £500. This will grant an initial limited leave to remain visa of 2.5 years.

As the sponsor you have to submit evidence showing that you earn at least £18,600 per annum. You should submit the most recent 6 months of pay slips and 6 months corresponding bank statements. If you have no income at all, you will need £62,500 in savings held in an accessible account for a minimum of 6 months. Only savings over £16,000 will be considered to meet any shortfall in earnings.

You'll need to submit proof of a genuine relationship + adequate accommodation available in the UK on your wife's arrival.

It would help if you could post details of your situation.

1.Are you employed in the UK or living in Hong Kong?

2.Does your wife have a degree taught in English?
(If not she will have to pass a A1 level English test from a UKVI approved test provider).

3. Does your wife have residence in Hong Kong, or is she there as a visitor?

https://www.gov.uk/join-family-in-uk/overview

[PaulUKTW]

Hi Casa,

Thank you so much for the reply.
I am currently in the UK and my wife is in Taiwan.
We got married on the 25th May 2016 after 7 years of a relationship
We got married in Hong Kong but don’t/haven’t lived there.

Here is some more background info -

Me -
New employment since June 15th 2016 in the UK
Salary is above £18,600
In my accounts I have over £17,000
I receive basic Disability Living Allowance (lowest rate)
I live at home with my parents but I am planning on renting when my wife arrives in the UK

My wife -
Wife studied in Edinburgh University for a Masters Degree
Wife is Taiwanese, residence is in Taiwan and she is there now
Wife has approximately £4,800 in her accounts but also have some stock ownership - does that count?

Thanks again for your help and clarification

Paul

[Casa]

If you are receiving DLA you should be exempt from the £18.600 minimum income level. Member petaltop has more knowledge on this.

If you are exempt, you need to meet the adequate maintenance level, which I believe is currently £114.85 remaining weekly after any rent or council tax has been paid. Again wait for any update on this.

You must provide proof of receipt of this benefit in the form of:
(a) Official documentation from the Department for Work and Pensions or the Veterans Agency, that confirms current entitlement and also the amount being received.
(b) A bank statement issued in the last 12-months prior to the application demonstrating payment of the benefit or allowance into the account.

[PaulUKTW]

Thats great, thanks again for the info.
Hmm, i think it works out to be less than that, Ill need to check but I am pretty sure its less.

That would be great if petaltop could give me some information on this too. Its very complicated.

[PaulUKTW]

Hello all,

Any advice or people who have been there and done that would be great!

Cheers

Paul

[mohan_uk]

These are some of the documents that I have shown, to get spouse visa for my wife from India. I had ILR at that time so it falls on settlement spouse. but It gives you an Idea of documentation required. Hope it helps.

Employed for Salary.
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Here is the list of documents we submitted:
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0. Applicants covering letter

1. Application forms:
1.1. Print out of the application form submitted online at visa4uk website (Two passport sized colour photographs are also attached)
1.2. VAF4A family settlement visa application form
1.3. Appendix 2 - Financial requirements form
1.4. Sponsorship undertaking form (Form SU07/12)
1.5. SMS Solution – application form

2. Sponsor/Spouse Letter
2.1. Covering letter from Husband

3. Applicants Passport
3.1. Valid passport of the applicant [Document type: Original]
Number: xxx
Valid from: xxx - Valid up to: xxx

4. Applicants Medicals
4.1. Tuberculosis (TB) certificate [Document type: Original]

5. Spouse/Sponsor Immigration Status:
5.1. Passports [Document type: Photocopy]
5.1.1. Current passport
Number: xxx
Valid from: xxx– Valid up to: xxx
5.1.2. Old passport
Number: xxx
Valid from: xxx – Valid up to: xxx

5.2. Indefinite Leave To Remain – Settlement status supported by:
5.2.1. Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card [Document type: Photocopy]
Number: xxxx
Valid from: xxx - Valid up to: xxxx
5.2.2. ILR approval letter from UKBA [Document type: Original]

6. Evidence of Marital Status & Subsisting Relationship
6.1. Documents supporting the marriage:
6.1.1. Church certificate, attested by the Government of Andhra Pradesh [Document type: Original]
6.1.2. Church wedding program booklet [Document type: Original]
6.1.3. Brides family wedding invitation [Document type: Original]
6.1.4. Grooms family wedding invitation [Document type: Original]
6.1.5. Marriage photos [Document type: Original]
6.1.6. Grooms travel documents confirming the India visit for the marriage
6.1.6.1. Flight tickets to India in xxx-xxx 2013 [Document type: Photocopy]
6.1.6.2. Flight tickets invoice [Document type: Original]
6.1.6.3. Flight boarding passes [Document type: Original]
6.1.6.4. Passport entry stamps [Document type: Photocopy]
6.1.7. Wedding related receipts supporting the marriage
6.1.7.1. Marriage function hall receipt [Document type: Original]
6.1.7.2. Hotel booking receipt [Document type: Original]
6.1.7.3. Brides family wedding related receipts [Document type: Original]
6.1.7.4. Grooms family wedding related receipts [Document type: Original]
6.2. Documents supporting the engagement:
6.2.1. Engagement photos [Document type: Original]
6.2.2. Grooms travel documents confirming the India visit for the engagement
6.2.2.1. Flight tickets to India in xxx-xxx 2013 [Document type: Photocopy]
6.2.2.2. Flight tickets invoice [Document type: Original]
6.2.2.3. Flight boarding passes [Document type: Original]
6.2.2.4. Passport entry and exit stamps [Document type: Photocopy]
6.3. Documents supporting that relationship is genuine and subsisting
6.3.1. Grooms phone calls statement [Document type: Photocopy]
6.3.2. Screenshot of emails sent from Groom to Bride [Document type: Screenshot]
6.3.3. Screenshot of emails sent from Bride to Groom [Document type: Screenshot]

7. Applicants Evidence of Studies
7.1. Master of Business Administration certificate [Document type: Original]
7.2. MBA study certificate [Document type: Original]
7.3. Bachelor of Science (BSc) certificate [Document type: Original]
7.4. BSc study certificate [Document type: Original]
7.5. Intermediate certificate [Document type: Original]
7.6. Secondary school certificate [Document type: Original]

8. Evidence of English Language Requirement - met by “Having a Degree taught in English”
8.1. UK NARIC comparability certificate confirming applicant’s qualifications to UK qualifications [Document type: Original]
8.2. Screenshot of UKBA point’s calculator awarding 10 points for MBA course [Document type: Screenshot]
8.3. Letter from the MBA college confirming the medium of education is English [Document type: Original]
8.4. Letter from the BSc college confirming the medium of education is English [Document type: Original]
8.5. Photocopy of Intermediate certificate highlighting the medium of Instruction, which is English [Document type: Photocopy]
8.6. Photocopy of Secondary school certificate highlighting the medium of Instruction, which is English [Document type: Photocopy]

9. Sponsors Financial Requirement
9.1. Letter from the employer confirming the salary, contract period and position [Document type: Original]
9.2. Pay slips for the past 24 months [Document type: Original]
9.3. UK HMRC P60 documents for the past 3 years [Document type: Original]
9.4. Bank statements for the past 24 months confirming salary deposit [Document type: Original]

10. Accommodation details
10.1. House rental agreements
10.1.1. July 2013 - January 2014 tenancy agreement [Document type: Original]
10.1.2. January 2013 - July 2013 tenancy agreement [Document type: Original]
10.2. Documents supporting no other tenants living in my spouse’s one bedroom property
10.2.1. Council tax bill for the years 2013-2014 confirming 25% discount for single occupancy [Document type: Original]
10.2.2. July 2013 tenancy notice [Document type: Original]
10.2.3. January 2013 tenancy notice [Document type: Original]
10.2.4. Electricity bills for the past 6 months on my spouse’s name [Document type: Original]
10.2.5. Water bills summary for the first half of the year 2013 on my spouse’s name [Document type: Original]
10.3. Other documents supporting the proof of address
10.3.1. Tax related letters from UK HMRC [Document type: Original]


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[PaulUKTW]

Wow thanks for that mohan.

Ill have a good read through your checklist now and align it to what I am doing - hope it all checks out.

Ill be in touch.

Cheers

Paul

[Casa]

Wow thanks for that mohan.

Ill have a good read through your checklist now and align it to what I am doing - hope it all checks out.

Ill be in touch.

Cheers

Paul

Not all is applicable to your situation.