UK Spouse Visa checklist for UK Sponsor and South Korean 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 : South Korean (South Korea) 대한민국
The information and document checklist below is for you, if you are
a British citizen (or holding UK permanent residence) and your partner is a South Korean national.
You currently reside in United Kingdom whereas your partner resides in South Korea 대한민국.
Full UK Spouse Visa Guide - South Korea 대한민국 .
UK Spouse Visa South Korea 대한민국 Checklist Contents 
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비자를 받으려면 꼭 필요한 조건은 무엇인가요? - 영국 배우자/결혼 비자 자격을 위하여, 아래의 요건을 충족시켜야 합니다.- 신청자와 배우자가 18세 이상이어야 합니다. - 두분이 서로 직접 만나 사귀어 합법적으로 결혼하거나 동거해야 합니다. - 끝까지 함께 살 의지를 가지고 있어야 합니다. - 자립(부양가족 포함)할 수 있는 경제력이 있어야 합니다. - 영국의 배우자나 파트너가 연간 £29,000 (£34,500 / £38,700 from 2026) 파운드의 수입이 있거나 재정적으로 뒷받침 할 수 있을만한 충분한 적금이나 자금이 있어야 합니다. 부양할 자녀가 있는 경우에는 그 최저 재정 요건이 높아집니다. - 두분이나 혹은 가족이 함께 살 주소나 적절한 거처가 마련되어야 합니다. - 이민국에서 정하는 영어 요건을 충족시켜야 합니다. ✉ saleh@wafi.co.uk | ☎ 02071935178 | |
UK family Visa
Now let's look into the various aspects of the requirements listed above when you are British and your partner is South Korean and you reside in United Kingdom and your partner resides in South Korea. Since your partner is a South Korean 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.Your partner is not on the list of countries that need visa before arriving at the UK Border, however they may apply and secure their family visa first. Please note that only a visitor from certain countries can start their journey without prior visa approval and may need to provide evidence of funds and genuine visit at the port of entry such as at the airport or point of entry. Applicants are not normally allowed to switch from visitor to family visa category from within the UK.
UK Spouse Visa Documents Checklist - Seoul - South Korea 대한민국
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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 South Korean 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 Seoul - South Korea  Approved English Test Centres in South Korea 대한민국 Tuberculosis Testing Centres Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in South Korea Approved TB Test Centres in South Korea 대한민국 UK Visa Application Centres in South Korea VFS Global Office South Korea has application centres in Seoul . | ||
UK Spouse Visa Application Checklist (Sample April 2026 - Hana and Mohamed)1. Hana’s South Korean passport (SO51269185) Submitted at VFS Global office in Seoul, South Korea;2. Copy of Hana’s online Application form (UAN 1212-0001-2691-9600); 3. Copy of Sponsor, Mohamed’s British Passport (Number: 145009600) or South Korean passport plus Mohamed’s UK status documents; 4. Duly Completed Hana's online Application Checklist (GWF069185600); Financial (Sponsor, Mohamed who is British and Employed) 5. Mohamed’s Statutory Declaration and Sponsorship undertaking form SU07 ; 6. Letter from Mohamed’s employer dated in April 2026; 7. Offer letter and Employment Contract document for Mohamed ; 8. Mohamed’s Payslips (Monthly – Sept 2025* to April 2026); 9. Mohamed’s Bank Statements (1 Sept 2025* to 1 April 2026). * Mohamed may need 12 months (From April 2025) instead of 6 where Mohamed's monthly gross pay varies and is less than the required monthly amount, currently £2,416.67 (£29,000 / 12) for each and every month during the previous 6 months. Financial (Sponsor, Mohamed has Savings or receives exempted State Benefits) If Mohamed is not employed but has the required savings or Mohamed receives PIP, CA or Disability benefits he would provide (instead of items 6 to 8 above) evidence of benefit award and needs to meet the maintaince route requirements. In the case of savings, Mohamed would need to provide evidence of source of savings and minimum balance held during the previous 6 months. Accommodation (Adequate for the British South Korean couple plus any children) 10. Mohamed’s Tenancy Agreement or Ownership evidence (if owning) ; 11. Landlord / Estate Agents consent letter or housing report (owning) for Mohamed's flat ; 12. Mohamed’s Council tax statement and other UK residence evidence. English & TB Certificates (Both tests are required for South Korean nationals.) 13. Approved A1 English test certificate from test centre in Seoul - South Korea Approved English Test Centres in South Korea 대한민국 14. Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in South Korea Approved TB Test Centres in South Korea 대한민국 Relationship (Genuine subsisting and durable between Mohamed and Hana) 15. Mohamed and Hana's original Marriage Certificate with translation (if married) and joint residence evidence (where unmarried but living together for 2 years plus) ; 16. Copy of South Korea / UK visit stamps, entry & exit plus flights bookings for Mohamed and Hana; 17. Telephone and Whatsapp chat log records between Mohamed and Hana; 18. Screenshots of conversations by Whatsapp between Mohamed and Hana; 19. Various Funds Remittance Receipts sent to Hana in South Korea by Mohamed ; 20. Selection of South Korean wedding and other personal photographs of Mohamed and Hana. 21. if Mohamed and Hana are not married but only engaged - evidence of Mohamed's venue booking and other commitments for marriage in the UK awaiting Hana's arrival ; 22. if Mohamed previously married - Mohamed's Divorce certificate or Widower - Death certificate (issued in the UK or South Korea ). Same for Hana if applicable. Children and other ties (British or South Korean and where applicable) 23. Child, Sara's birth certificate, copy of Sara's passport and other evidence of family ties and Mohamed and Hana's parental responsibility for the child. Non-English documents (from South Korea) 24. English translation of Mohamed and Hana's Marriage / divorce certificate. Criminal record and immigration history (In South Korea and the UK - Applicant only) 25. Documents relating to Hana's good character and immigration history and mitigation (if Hana's previous visa was refused or was an UK over-stayer). 26. Hana'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. ✉ | ☎ | | |||
Wafi Solicitors – All Rights Reserved. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced without prior written permission.No liability accepted for accuracy, completeness, or reliability of data provided. Mohamed, Hana, John, Sara and other names do not relate to any actual persons. They are used for illustration purposes only. | |||
Tuberculosis tests for UK spouse visa applicants
Your partner is at a location (South Korea 대한민국) 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 South Korea 대한민국 .This is test is required for UK Family visas when you are resident in South Korea. UK Home Office Approved TB Test centres in South Korea 대한민국
Click here for UK Government TB testing in South Korea Website (opens in a new window)The following are approved clinics in South Korea:
Gangnam Severance Hospital, 211 Eonjuro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06273
Tel: (82) 2 2019 1208/1209 | Email: visa@yuhs.ac
Yonsei University Medical Centre, Severance Hospital, International Health Care Center
Tel: (82) 2 2228 5815
Approved TB Test Centres in South Korea 대한민국 A1 level English test required
Your partner is a South Korean 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 South Korea 대한민국
Approved English Test Centres in South Korea 대한민국Did you know Seoul, South Korea is 9,600 KM (5,966 miles) from London, England. Flight time to London is 13 Hours. South Korea has a population of 51,269,185 (2021) and they use South Korean won. One British pound is equal to 1641.49 South Korean Won.
Please remember that all UK Family Visa applications are now done online and your UK Visa Application Centre for South Korea, 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 South Korea Seoul , Busan , Incheon , Daegu , Daejeon , Gwangju , Suwon , Ulsan , Changwon , Seongnam. Only a few cities will have a VFS Global Office UK Spouse Visa Application Centre (South Korea)
Procedure and where to apply and provide your biometric details in 대한민국
The initial application is now done online. You would then be forwarded to VFS Global Office 대한민국, they are the UK government's Commercial Partner. They handle UK Visa Applications from South Korea. 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 South Korea.
UK spouse visa grant letter update in South Korea
UK eVisa grant letters are now issued by the UK Home Office / VFS Global Office via email from the UK visa centre in South Korea; physical letters will no longer be issued. Also you will not need to collect your passport or visa from the South Korean 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 £1,938You will pay $2,395 United States Dollars or a little more for your application.
View live fees UK Spouse Visa fees for South-Korea now !
Supporting Documents Bundle (UK Spouse Visa) Seoul 대한민국
UK Spouse visa requires a large set of documents in support (From UK and South Korea). Since there are many requirements and specified documents. You may find that your (British / South Korean) 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 ✉ | ☎ | Heading to the UK, which is your nearest South Korean Airport?
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