UK Spouse Visa checklist for UK Sponsor and Turkmen 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 : Turkmen (Turkmenistan)

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 Turkmen national.

You currently reside in United Kingdom whereas your partner resides in Turkmenistan .

Full UK Spouse Visa Guide - Turkmenistan .

UK Spouse Visa Turkmenistan Checklist Contents

UK Spouse Visa Key Considerations for Family Visa from Turkmenistan
UK Partner Visa from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Checklist for UK Family Visa (British and Turkmen)
UK Home Office Approved TB Medical Centres in Turkmenistan
UK Home Office Approved English Tests Centres in Turkmenistan

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 Turkmenistan) ;

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 Turkmen and you reside in United Kingdom and your partner resides in Turkmenistan. Since your partner is a Turkmen 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 (Turkmen) 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 - Ashgabat - Turkmenistan

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UK Spouse Visa Checklist April 2026 Ashgabat - Turkmenistan
Key Forms / Documents Online application form ; Online application checklist ; VFS Global Appointment document and QR code ; Statutory Declaration by sponsor ; Identity Turkmen 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 Ashgabat - Turkmenistan Approved English Test Centres in Turkmenistan Tuberculosis Testing Centres Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Turkmenistan Approved TB Test Centres in Turkmenistan UK Visa Application Centres in Turkmenistan VFS Global Office Turkmenistan has application centres in Ashgabat .
UK Spouse Visa Application Checklist (Sample April 2026 - Ayna and Serdar) 1. Visa applicant, Ayna’s Turkmen passport (TU6031187) Submitted at VFS Global office in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan; 2. Copy of Ayna’s online Application form (UAN 1212-0001-3118-4400); 3. Copy of UK sponsor, Serdar’s British Passport (Number: 145004400) or Serdar’s Turkmen passport plus his UK status documents (eVisa); 4. Duly Completed Ayna's online Application Checklist (GWF01187400); Financial (Sponsor, Serdar who is British and Employed) 5. Serdar’s Statutory Declaration and Sponsorship undertaking form SU07 ; 6. Letter from Serdar’s employer dated in April 2026; 7. Offer letter and Employment Contract document for Serdar ; 8. Serdar’s Payslips (Monthly – Sept 2025* to April 2026); 9. Serdar’s Bank Statements (1 Sept 2025* to 1 April 2026). * Serdar may need 12 months (From April 2025) instead of 6 where Serdar'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 prior to application date. Financial (Sponsor, Serdar has Savings or receives exempted State Benefits) If Serdar is not employed but has the required savings or Serdar 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, Serdar would need to provide evidence of source of savings and minimum balance held during the previous 6 months. Ayna’s savings can also be used. Her funds would need to be converted from Local Currency to British pounds. Accommodation (Adequate for the British Turkmen couple plus any children) 10. Serdar’s Tenancy Agreement or Ownership evidence (if owning) ; 11. Landlord / Estate Agents consent letter or housing report (owning) for Serdar's flat ; 12. Serdar’s Council tax statement and other UK residence evidence. English & TB Certificates (Both tests are required for Turkmen nationals.) 13. Approved A1 English test certificate from test centre in Ashgabat - Turkmenistan Approved English Test Centres in Turkmenistan 14. Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Turkmenistan Approved TB Test Centres in Turkmenistan Relationship (Genuine subsisting and durable between Serdar and Ayna) 15. Serdar and Ayna's original Marriage Certificate with translation (if married) and joint residence evidence (where unmarried but living together for 2 years plus) ; 16. Copy of Turkmenistan / UK visit stamps, entry & exit plus flights bookings for Serdar and Ayna; 17. Telephone and Whatsapp chat log records between Serdar and Ayna; 18. Screenshots of conversations by Whatsapp between Serdar and Ayna; 19. Various Funds Remittance Receipts sent to Ayna in Turkmenistan by Serdar ; 20. Selection of Turkmen wedding and other personal photographs of Serdar and Ayna. 21. if Serdar and Ayna are not married but only engaged - evidence of Serdar's venue booking and other commitments for marriage in the UK awaiting Ayna's arrival ; 22. if Serdar previously married - Serdar's Divorce certificate or Widower - Death certificate (issued in the UK or Turkmenistan ). Same for Ayna if applicable. Children and other ties (British or Turkmen and where applicable) 23. Child, Guwanch's birth certificate, copy of Guwanch's passport and other evidence of family ties and Ayna and Serdar's parental responsibility for the child. Non-English documents (from Turkmenistan) 24. English translation of Serdar and Ayna's Marriage / divorce certificate. Criminal record and immigration history (In Turkmenistan and the UK - Applicant only) 25. Documents relating to Ayna's good character and immigration history and mitigation (if Ayna's previous visa was refused or was an UK over-stayer). 26. Ayna'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. Serdar, Ayna, Guwanch, Maysa and other names used above 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 (Turkmenistan ) 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 Turkmenistan .This is test is required for UK Family visas when you are resident in Turkmenistan.

UK Home Office Approved TB Test centres in Turkmenistan

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Approved TB Test Centres in Turkmenistan

A1 level English test required

Your partner is a Turkmen 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

Did you know Ashgabat, Turkmenistan is 4,400 KM (2,735 miles) from London, England. Flight time to London is 6 Hours. Turkmenistan has a population of 6,031,187 (2021) and they use Turkmenistan manat.

You may consider applying from neighbouring countries if that is more appropriate such as ( | Afghani UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Iranian UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Kazakh UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Uzbek UK Spouse Visa Checklist | ) . 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 Turkmenistan, 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 Turkmenistan Ashgabat , Turkmenabat , Daşoguz , Mary , Balkanabat , Bayramaly , Türkmenbaşy , Tejen , Abadan , Atamyrat. Only a few cities will have a VFS Global Office UK Spouse Visa Application Centre (Turkmenistan)

UK Spouse Visa Fees April 2026

UK spouse Visa Application fees is £1,938
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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 ( | Afghani UK Spouse Visa | Iranian UK Spouse Visa | Kazakh UK Spouse Visa | Uzbek 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 Turkmen Airport?

Is it Ashkhabad, (Ashkhabad Airport) . Which city do you live in, is it? Ashgabat , Turkmenabat , Daşoguz , Mary , Balkanabat , Bayramaly , Türkmenbaşy , Tejen , Abadan , Atamyrat or somewhere else. We can help you with your UK Spouse Visa from Turkmenistan

Did you know that the following cities in Turkmenistan had large populations - Ashgabat ( 883389 )