UK Spouse Visa checklist for UK Sponsor and Moroccan national applicant written by UK Immigration Lawyer Mr Saleh Begh
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1. Your nationality and residence : British (United Kingdom)2. Your partner nationality and residence : Moroccan (Morocco) المغرب
The information below is for you, if you are
a British citizen (or holding UK permanent residence) and your partner is a Moroccan national.
You currently reside in United Kingdom whereas your partner resides in Morocco المغرب.
Full UK Spouse Visa Guide - Morocco المغرب .
UK Spouse Visa Morocco المغرب Checklist Contents 
UK Spouse Visa Key Considerations for Family Visa from Morocco المغرب
تقديم تأشيرة بريطانيا كزوج أو زوجة من المغرب UK Partner Visa from Rabat, Morocco المغرب Checklist for UK Family Visa (British and Moroccan) UK Home Office Approved TB Medical Centres in Morocco المغرب UK Home Office Approved English Tests Centres in Morocco المغرب UK spouse visa where to apply Rabat, Morocco المغرب UK spouse visa grant letter update Rabat, Morocco المغرب UK spouse visa supporting documents bundle Rabat, Morocco المغربUK Spouse Visa Key requirements
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UK family Visa
Now let's look into the various aspects of the requirements listed above when you are British and your partner is Moroccan and you reside in United Kingdom and your partner resides in Morocco. Since your partner is a Moroccan national, they would need UK immigration status documents to live and work in the UK. If you are not yet British but have Indefinite leave to remain (ILR), Permanent Residency (EEA PR) or Refugee status, then your partner can join you on the Partner route and enter or remain in the UK legally.We note that your partner is a visa national (Moroccan) for UK travel purposes. This means they would normally need to obtain a visa from the British Embassy or UK Visa office / Commercial partner office (VFS Global), prior to their travel to the UK.
UK Spouse Visa Documents Checklist - Rabat - Morocco المغرب
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UK Spouse Visa Checklist April 2026 | |||
| Key Forms / Documents Online application form ; Online application checklist ; VFS Global Appointment document and QR code ; Statutory Declaration by sponsor ; Identity Moroccan Passport (All Pages); Copy of UK Sponsor Passport (Data page) ; Copy of Sponsor (ILR / Refugee status document (if not British) ; | English test centres Approved A1 English test certificate from test centre in Rabat - Morocco  Approved English Test Centres in Morocco المغربTuberculosis Testing Centres Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Morocco Approved TB Test Centres in Morocco المغرب UK Visa Application Centres in Morocco VFS Global Office Morocco has application centres in Rabat and Casablanca . | ||
UK Spouse Visa Application Checklist (Sample April 2026)1. Applicant’s Moroccan passport (MO36910560) Submitted at VFS Global office in Rabat, Morocco;2. Copy of the Online Application form (UAN 1212-0001-9105-2300); 3. Copy of Sponsor’s British Passport (Number: 145002300) or another passport plus UK status documents; 4. Duly Completed Application Checklist (GWF010560300); Financial (Sponsor - Employed) 5. Sponsor’s Statutory Declaration and Sponsorship undertaking ; 6. Letter from the Sponsor’s employer dated in April 2026; 7. Offer letter and Employment Contract document; 8. Payslips (Monthly – Sept 2025* to April 2026); 9. Bank Statements (1 Sept 2025* to 1 April 2026). * You may need 12 months (From April 2025) instead of 6 where the monthly gross pay varies and is less than the required monthly amount, currently £2,416.67 (£29,000 / 12) for each and every month. Financial (Sponsor has Savings or receives exempted State Benefits) If not employed but have the required savings or sponsor receives PIP, CA or Disability benefits they would provide (instead of items 6 to 8 above) evidence of benefit award and need to meet the maintaince requirements. In the case of savings, would need to provide evidence of source of savings and minimum balance held during the previous 6 months. Accommodation (Adequate for the British Moroccan couple plus any children) 10. Tenancy Agreement or Ownership evidence (if owning) ; 11. Landlord / Estate Agents consent letter or housing report (owning) ; 12. Sponsor’s Council tax statement and other UK residence evidence. English & TB Certificates (Both tests are required for Moroccan nationals.) 13. Approved A1 English test certificate from test centre in Rabat - Morocco Approved English Test Centres in Morocco المغرب14. Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Morocco Approved TB Test Centres in Morocco المغرب Relationship (Genuine subsisting and durable) 15. Original Marriage Certificate with translation (if married) and joint residence evidence (where unmarried but living together for 2 years plus) ; 16. Copy of Morocco / UK visit stamps, entry & exit plus flights booking (Sponsor and Applicant); 17. Telephone and Whatsapp chat log records; 18. Screenshots of conversations by Whatsapp; 19. Various Funds Remittance Receipts sent to the Moroccan Applicant by the British Sponsor; 20. Selection of Moroccan wedding (where married) and other personal photographs. 21. if fiancee - evidence of venue booking and other commitments for marriage in the UK. 22. if previously married - Divorce certificate or Widower - Death certificate (issued in the UK or Morocco ). Children and other ties (British or Moroccan) 23. Children birth certificates, copy of passports and other evidence of family ties and parental responsibility. Non-English documents (from Morocco) 24. English translation of Marriage / divorce certificate. From Moroccan Arabic to English will be required. Criminal record and immigration history (In Morocco and the UK - Applicant only) 25. Documents relating to good character and immigration issues and mitigation (previous visa refusal or UK over-staying). 26. Applicant's financial standing and settlement of NHS and other debts. Complicated situation or unsure about what to include? Wafi Solicitors can guide you through the process with ease and get the positive outcome you seek first time. ✉ | ☎ | | |||
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Tuberculosis tests for UK spouse visa applicants
Your partner is at a location (Morocco المغرب) where Tuberculosis (TB) medical testing is required for UK Visas (longer than 6 months, such as Spouse Visa). If they are the applicant they will need to consider taking the test. Please note that TB test certificate is only valid for up to 6 months. Approved TB Test Centres in Morocco المغرب .This is test is required for UK Family visas when you are resident in Morocco. UK Home Office Approved TB Test centres in Morocco المغرب
Click here for UK Government TB testing in Morocco Website (opens in a new window)1. Dr Mandouri Ahmed,
30 Rue Abou Faris Al, Marini, Rabat, Morocco.
Tel : +212 537 70 90 98 | هاتف مغربي
2. Dr. Helene Gagne-Lamghabbar MD,
30 Rue My Ahmed Loukili, Rabat, Morocco.
Tel: +212 537 76 49 64
3. Dr Nadia Ben Saad
Apartment 4, 1st floor, 55, corner Ibn Sina Avenue and Zellaq Street, Agdal Rabat, Morocco.
Telephone: + 212 537 67 50 88
Email nadia.ben.saad80@gmail.com
Approved TB Test Centres in Morocco المغرب A1 level English test required
Your partner is a Moroccan national and thus not exempt from the English language requirements for a Spouse / Partner visa, they would need to take the A1 / A2 (extension) or provide other English language evidence.If you are already in the UK (on a different visa or for visa extension application) You can take a SELT with the providers mentioned above or with Trinity College London. Click here for UK Spouse Visa English test centres in the UK
UK Spouse visa Approved English Test Centre address in Morocco المغرب
Approved English Test Centres in Morocco المغربDid you know Rabat, Morocco is 2,300 KM (1,429 miles) from London, England. Flight time to London is 3 Hours. Morocco has a population of 36,910,560 (2021) and they use Moroccan dirham. One British pound is equal to 12.65 Moroccan Dirhams.
You may consider applying from neighbouring countries if that is more appropriate such as ( | Algerian UK Spouse Visa | Spanish UK Spouse Visa | ) . You would normally need to hold 6 months or more lawful residence there in order to apply for a UK spouse visa from that location.
Please remember that all UK Family Visa applications are now done online and your UK Visa Application Centre for Morocco, VFS Global Office could be in a different city. You may need to plan ahead and travel for your tests and visa appointments. These are the large cities in Morocco Casablanca , Rabat , Fes , Marrakech , Tangier , Salé , Meknes , Oujda , Kenitra , Agadir. Only a few cities will have a VFS Global Office UK Spouse Visa Application Centre (Morocco)
Procedure and where to apply and provide your biometric details in المغرب
The initial application is now done online. You would then be forwarded to VFS Global Office المغرب, they are the UK government's Commercial Partner. They handle UK Visa Applications from Morocco. This is where you would book your appointment, pay for additional services and provide your passport and fingerprints. You will also have your photos taken and can also submit your supporting documents bundle. Most applicants use the online portal for digital bundles to be uploaded. Go to their website Click VFS Global Morocco.
UK spouse visa grant letter update in Morocco
UK eVisa grant letters are now issued by the UK Home Office / VFS Global Office via email from the UK visa centre in Morocco; physical letters will no longer be issued. Also you will not need to collect your passport or visa from the Moroccan UK visa application centre ( VFS Global Office ) as your passport will not be retained and visa is now issued on the online portal (eVisa). You are reminded that you need to ensure that you have provided a valid email address on your online visa application form and may also need to check your spam/junk folder in order to receive this email.
UK Spouse Visa Centres and VFS Global Office in Morocco
UK Spouse Visa Centre RabatRabat Visa Application Centre, Millennium Business Center, Avenue Mehdi Ben Barka - Souissi, Rabat , Morocco
UK Spouse Visa Centre Casablanca - ( Casablanca is currently closed until further notice.)
Casablanca Visa Application Centre, 42, boulevard Abdelmoumen, Immeuble Walili Street, Tramway: Station Wafasalaf, Casablanca, Morocco
UK Spouse Visa Priority Visa fees and option April 2026
When you complete your UK Spouse Visa application, the option offered is the Standard Service Option and it says it will take 12 weeks (as shown below). If you want the priority service, get a decision in two to six weeks, please contact us for the upgrade!
UK Spouse Visa Fees April 2026
UK spouse Visa Application fees is £1,938You will pay 25,251 Moroccan Dirhams or a little more for your application.
View live fees UK Spouse Visa fees for Morocco now !
Supporting Documents Bundle (UK Spouse Visa) Rabat المغرب
UK Spouse visa requires a large set of documents in support (From UK and Morocco). Since there are many requirements and specified documents. You may find that your (British / Moroccan) documents are in the wrong format, scanned poorly, has too many extra and unrelated pages, needs to be merged or combined to stop you from having 100 plus files and so items can easily be missed by the decision maker.Sometimes your items may be too large in size (6 MB or more), your work letter or bank statement may have password protection, all these oversized, password protected and unreadable documents will simply not be considered. This can cause delays and lead to refusals. Please get in touch ( UK 00442071935178 or email saleh@wafi.co.uk ) for supporting documents help and free consultation. Our fees for bundles start at £50 and can be ready in a matter of hours. We can reduce the number of files from 150 to just 9 to 15 files, one or two covering each category. Reduce and adapt oversized files, remove passwords and help with the whole upload process.
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Saleh Begh is a Solicitor (English Attorney) with 15 years experience in UK Immigration and Family law. He routinely deals with complicated Immigration and family law matters. Read more about Saleh Begh For guidance, options and tips contact us ✉ | ☎ | You may also consider our guide on how to apply from a neighbouring country ( | Algerian UK Spouse Visa | Spanish UK Spouse Visa | ) . Please note that you would normally need to hold 6 months or more lawful residence there in order to apply for a UK spouse visa from that location.
Heading to the UK, which is your nearest Moroccan Airport?
Is it Agadir, (Al Massirah Airport) , Al Hoceima, (Cote Du Rif Airport) , Casablanca Anfa, (Anfa Airport) , Casablanca Intl, (Mohamed V Airport) , Laayoune, (Hassan Ist Airport) , Marrakech, (Menara Airport) , Ouarzazate, (Ouarzazate Airport) , Oujda, (Angad Airport) , Rabat, (Sale Airport) , Tangier, (Boukhalf Airport) , Tetouan, (Sania Ramel Airport) . Which city do you live in, is it? Casablanca , Rabat , Fes , Marrakech , Tangier , Salé , Meknes , Oujda , Kenitra , Agadir or somewhere else. We can help you with your UK Spouse Visa from MoroccoDid you know that the following cities in Morocco had large populations - Casablanca ( 3840396 ) , Rabat ( 1931930 ) , Tanger ( 1277242 ) , Fes ( 1267317 ) , Marrakech ( 1033050 ) , Agadir ( 960438 ) , Oujda ( 582096 ) , Meknes ( 568438 )