How to apply for a spouse visa
First you should read the immigration rules at GOV.UK
After you have interpreted the rules and collated your documents you will need to apply online via the UK Visas and Immigration site. Note that you may only apply for a UK spouse visa from a country where you are either a citizen or a resident. So, for example, you may not apply from the UK if you are on a Visitor visa.
You’ll have to book an appointment at your nearest visa application centre once you have applied online. Here you’ll have your fingerprints and photograph taken to complete your application.
Once your application is complete, it will be scanned at the application centre and electronic copies will be sent to UKVI for processing.*
*Please note: If you are applying from Adelaide and Hobart, you will need to post your complete application to the Sydney application centre before it is sent to UKVI.
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