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What are the English language requirements for a spouse visa applicant?

Member 25 Jun 2024

What are the English language requirements for a spouse visa applicant?

Britain New Immigration Rules 26 Jun 2024

The English language requirements for a UK spouse visa applicant are:

Pass an Approved English Language Test: At least at the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Exemptions: Applicants are exempt if they are from a majority English-speaking country or have a degree taught or researched in English.