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United Kingdom Family / Spouse visa: document checklist

For Pakistani passport holders · Last verified September 24, 2026
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  1. Current passportPlus copies of photo pages and visa stamps from old passports
  2. Marriage or civil partnership certificateOr other proof of relationship (joint bills, tenancy), less than 4 years old
  3. Partner's status proofBritish passport, settlement proof or eVisa share code
  4. Proof of income6 months of payslips, bank statements and an employer letter on headed paper
  5. Savings evidenceIf using cash savings above £16,000
  6. English language proofA1 SELT or an Ecctis-assessed English-taught degree
  7. TB test certificateRequired for applicants from Pakistan
  8. Divorce certificateIf either of you was married before
  9. Parents' detailsDates of birth and nationality (needed when applying from outside the UK)
  10. Certified translationsFor any document not in English or Welsh
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