UK Spouse Visa checklist for UK Sponsor and Cameroonian 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 : Cameroonian (Cameroon)


The information below is for you, if you are a British citizen (or holding UK permanent residence) and your partner is a Cameroonian national.
Cameroon  Douala , Yaoundé , Bamenda , Bafoussam , Garoua , Maroua , Ngaoundéré , Ebolowa , Bertoua , Loum
You currently reside in United Kingdom whereas your partner resides in Cameroon .

Full UK Spouse Visa Guide - Cameroon .

UK Spouse Visa Cameroon Checklist Contents

UK Spouse Visa Key Considerations for Family Visa from Cameroon
UK Partner Visa from Yaounde, Cameroon
Checklist for UK Family Visa (British and Cameroonian)
UK Home Office Approved TB Medical Centres in Cameroon
UK Home Office Approved English Tests Centres in Cameroon
UK spouse visa where to apply Yaounde, Cameroon
UK spouse visa grant letter update Yaounde, Cameroon
UK spouse visa supporting documents bundle Yaounde, Cameroon

UK Spouse Visa Key requirements

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The Immigration Rules state that :
  • you both must be over the age of 18;
  • you must have met each other in person and be legally married, unless you are applying as an unmarried partner [alternatively] apply for a UK Marriage Visa or a UK Fiancée visa both have different requirements. | );
  • you both must intend to live together permanently in the UK (not Cameroon) ;
  • you must have enough income to support yourselves and any dependants without claiming public funds (unless of course, you receive PIP / DLA / CA .. [Read more]);
  • the sponsor must hold and evidence British / ILR / EUSS / Refugee status documents.
  • they must have suitable accommodation for you and any dependent children;
  • and you must satisfy the English language requirements and have a medical certificate for TB (where required).

    UK family Visa

    Now let's look into the various aspects of the requirements listed above when you are British and your partner is Cameroonian and you reside in United Kingdom and your partner resides in Cameroon. Since your partner is a Cameroonian 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 (Cameroonian) 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 - Yaounde - Cameroon

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    UK Spouse Visa Checklist April 2026
    Yaounde - Cameroon

    Key Forms / Documents
    Online application form () ;
    Online application checklist ;
    VFS Global Appointment document and QR code ;
    Statutory Declaration by sponsor ;

    Identity
    Cameroonian 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 Yaounde - Cameroon

    Approved English Test Centres in Cameroon

    Tuberculosis Testing Centres
    Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Cameroon

    Approved TB Test Centres in Cameroon

    UK Visa Application Centres in Cameroon
    VFS Global Office Cameroon has application centres in Yaounde .

    UK Spouse Visa Application Checklist (Sample April 2026)

    1. Applicant’s Cameroonian passport (CA26545863) Submitted at VFS Global office in Yaounde, Cameroon;
    2. Copy of the Online Application form (UAN 1212-0001-5458-5200);
    3. Copy of Sponsor’s British Passport (Number: 145005200) or another passport plus UK status documents;
    4. Duly Completed Application Checklist (GWF045863200);

    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 Cameroonian 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 Cameroonian nationals.)
    13. Approved A1 English test certificate from test centre in Yaounde - Cameroon

    Approved English Test Centres in Cameroon
    14. Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Cameroon

    Approved TB Test Centres in Cameroon
    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 Cameroon / 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 Cameroonian Applicant by the British Sponsor;
    20. Selection of Cameroonian 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 Cameroon ).

    Children and other ties (British or Cameroonian)
    23. Children birth certificates, copy of passports and other evidence of family ties and parental responsibility.

    Non-English documents (from Cameroon)
    24. English translation of Marriage / divorce certificate.

    Criminal record and immigration history (In Cameroon 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.

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    Tuberculosis tests for UK spouse visa applicants

    Your partner is at a location (Cameroon ) 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 Cameroon .This is test is required for UK Family visas when you are resident in Cameroon.

    UK Home Office Approved TB Test centres in Cameroon

    Click here for UK Government TB testing in Cameroon Website
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    Approved TB Test Centres in Cameroon

    A1 level English test required

    Your partner is a Cameroonian 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 Cameroon




    Approved English Test Centres in Cameroon


    Did you know Yaoundé, Cameroon is 5,200 KM (3,232 miles) from London, England. Flight time to London is 7 Hours. Cameroon has a population of 26,545,863 (2021) and they use Central African CFA franc.

    You may consider applying from neighbouring countries if that is more appropriate such as ( | Chadian UK Spouse Visa | Congolese UK Spouse Visa | Gabonese UK Spouse Visa | Nigerian 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.


    UK Spouse Visa British and Cameroonian Douala , Yaoundé , Bamenda , Bafoussam , Garoua , Maroua , Ngaoundéré , Ebolowa , Bertoua , LoumUK Spouse Visa British and Cameroonian Douala , Yaoundé , Bamenda , Bafoussam , Garoua , Maroua , Ngaoundéré , Ebolowa , Bertoua , Loum

    Please remember that all UK Family Visa applications are now done online and your UK Visa Application Centre for Cameroon, 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 Cameroon Douala , Yaoundé , Bamenda , Bafoussam , Garoua , Maroua , Ngaoundéré , Ebolowa , Bertoua , Loum. Only a few cities will have a VFS Global Office UK Spouse Visa Application Centre (Cameroon)

    Procedure and where to apply and provide your biometric details in
    The initial application is now done online. You would then be forwarded to VFS Global Office , they are the UK government's Commercial Partner. They handle UK Visa Applications from Cameroon. 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 Cameroon.

    UK spouse visa grant letter update in Cameroon

    UK eVisa grant letters are now issued by the UK Home Office / VFS Global Office via email from the UK visa centre in Cameroon; physical letters will no longer be issued. Also you will not need to collect your passport or visa from the Cameroonian 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 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 £1,938
    You will pay $2,395 United States Dollars or a little more for your application.
    View live fees UK Spouse Visa fees for Cameroon now !

    Supporting Documents Bundle (UK Spouse Visa) Yaounde

    UK Spouse visa requires a large set of documents in support (From UK and Cameroon). Since there are many requirements and specified documents. You may find that your (British / Cameroonian) 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.

    Please get in touch ( UK 00442071935178 or email saleh@wafi.co.uk ) for more specific information, free 5 minute consultation is offered or leave a question or comment below and we will get in touch (dont forget to include your contact number ).

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    About the author

    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 ( | Chadian UK Spouse Visa | Congolese UK Spouse Visa | Gabonese UK Spouse Visa | Nigerian 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 Cameroonian Airport?

    Is it Douala, (Douala Airport) , Garoua, (Garoua Airport) , Yaounde, (Nsimalen Airport) . Which city do you live in, is it? Douala , Yaoundé , Bamenda , Bafoussam , Garoua , Maroua , Ngaoundéré , Ebolowa , Bertoua , Loum or somewhere else. We can help you with your UK Spouse Visa from Cameroon

    Did you know that the following cities in Cameroon had large populations - Yaounde ( 4336670 ) , Douala ( 3926645 ) , Bamenda ( 573285 ) , Loum ( 549317 ) , Mbouda ( 545812 )