The FLR M visa is the only option available to you if you’re in the UK on a spouse or partner visa and want to extend your stay. It is also a visa for bringing in dependent children or a person who is not under a different visa but wishes to reside with their spouse in the UK. So let’s know about the FLR M visa, who can apply, what you need to fill in, and how to apply for it in this article.
What is FLR M Visa?
FLR M visa for husband or wife visa to extend stay. You are just about to leave the UK on your partner visa and the FLR M visa allows you to stay in the UK for another 30 months. Then you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and move to the UK permanently.
Who Can Apply For FLR M Visa?
FLR M visa for two different categories :
- Holders of Spouse or Partner Visas: If you are currently living in the UK on a spouse or partner visa and wish to stay.
- Non-Partner Visa holder: If you are on a different visa (work visa, student visa) and married/in civil partnership with a British citizen or permanent resident in the UK. “Switch” to the FLR M visa to be in the UK with your spouse.
Relatives of Spouse/Partner Visa Holders
And if you are on a spouse visa (partner visa), then you need the FLR M visa to stay longer. You still need to be in a real relationship with your British citizen or settled status-holder partner in the UK (EU Settled Status or ILR).
Or you can complete the FLR M if you’re in the UK as a fiancé(e) or civil proposal, and aren’t married in 6 months. This will extend the visa by 6 more months to give you time to marry.
Non-Partner Visa Holders
You can get the FLR M visa to “switch” to a partner visa if you are already on a non-partner visa (work visa, student visa, etc.). For anyone who shares their home with a British citizen or an immovable person in the UK.
FLR M Visa Eligibility Criteria
For the FLR M visa, you have to satisfy these conditions:
- Appropriateness: You should not have a criminal conviction or any serious immigration convictions (for example, for violating immigration laws). All of this may get you a visa denial.
- Connection: You have to be in a real connection with a British citizen, settled or refugee partner. You have to be married, a civil partner, or have lived together for 2 years.
- Financial Details: You and your partner will need a joint income of at least £18,600 a year. This can be through:
Employment or self-employment
Savings (e.g., if you save £62,500, you are on a budget)
- Investment income or rent from the rental property.
- Housing: You need to stay in acceptable housing in the UK which is not overcrowded and which is public health and safety compliant. The house needs to be comfortable for you and your dependent children (if any).
English Language Requirements: You should prove that you know English, you achieve this through:
- Pass an English test (A1 level if it is your first time, or A2 if you are renewing)
- Origin from an exempt country under the exception rule.
- Being over 65 years old
- An English-language degree or equivalent with an English course of study.
How to Apply for an FLR M Visa
Voici how to get an FLR M visa:
- Fill out the FLR M Application: Fill in the application form online through the UK government website.
- Fees to Pay: There is an application fee for FLR M of £1,048 per individual. Then there’s the immigration health surcharge of £624 per year (£470 for children).
- Pre-book Biometric Test: Pre-book a biometric test at a UKVCAS office to get your picture and fingerprints taken. This is the biometric process.
- Meet at Biometric Appointment: Go to the appointment and enter your biometric data.
- Upload Documents: Upload documents to submit your application. You’ll get a list of exactly what documents you’ll have to submit to the UKVI. Several papers can be brought in when you go for your biometric appointment, too.
- FLR M application process usually takes 6-8 weeks. You can opt for the super-priority service (£800) which, if you need a decision faster, will provide you with one working day’s decision for an extra charge.
This FLR M visa is perfect for those in the UK who are looking to continue with a partner or switch to a partner visa. This visa is flexible as you can live and work in the UK with your partner. You can get Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after the initial visa period and permanently settle in the UK.
To apply for your visa extension, Law and Visas can help guide you to do it the right way, so you don’t miss a single thing.
