UK Spouse Visa checklist for UK Sponsor and Burkinan 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 : Burkinan (Burkina Faso)

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 Burkinan national.

You currently reside in United Kingdom whereas your partner resides in Burkina Faso .

Full UK Spouse Visa Guide - Burkina Faso .

UK Spouse Visa Burkina Faso Checklist Contents

UK Spouse Visa Key Considerations for Family Visa from Burkina Faso
UK Partner Visa from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Checklist for UK Family Visa (British and Burkinan)
UK Home Office Approved TB Medical Centres in Burkina Faso
UK Home Office Approved English Tests Centres in Burkina Faso

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 Burkina Faso) ;

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 Burkinan and you reside in United Kingdom and your partner resides in Burkina Faso. Since your partner is a Burkinan 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 (Burkinan) 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 - Ouagadougou - Burkina Faso

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UK Spouse Visa Checklist April 2026 Ouagadougou - Burkina Faso
Key Forms / Documents Online application form ; Online application checklist ; VFS Global Appointment document and QR code ; Statutory Declaration by sponsor ; Identity Burkinan 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 Ouagadougou - Burkina Faso We have just checked and it appears that Burkina Faso does not currently have any approved centres. You need to try neighboring countries (Beninese Ivorian Ghanaian Malian Nigerien Togolese Centres!) UK Approved English language test centres (All Countries) (PDF). Tuberculosis Testing Centres Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Burkina Faso Approved TB Test Centres in Burkina Faso UK Visa Application Centres in Burkina Faso VFS Global Office Burkina Faso has application centres in Ouagadougou.
UK Spouse Visa Application Checklist (Sample April 2026 - Aïcha and Ibrahim) 1. Visa applicant, Aïcha’s Burkinan passport (BU20903278) Submitted at VFS Global office in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; 2. Copy of Aïcha’s online Application form (UAN 1212-0001-9032-4600); 3. Copy of UK sponsor, Ibrahim’s British Passport (Number: 145004600) or Ibrahim’s Burkinan passport plus his UK status documents (eVisa); 4. Duly Completed Aïcha's online Application Checklist (GWF003278600); Financial (Sponsor, Ibrahim who is British and Employed) 5. Ibrahim’s Statutory Declaration and Sponsorship undertaking form SU07 ; 6. Letter from Ibrahim’s employer dated in April 2026; 7. Offer letter and Employment Contract document for Ibrahim ; 8. Ibrahim’s Payslips (Monthly – Sept 2025* to April 2026); 9. Ibrahim’s Bank Statements (1 Sept 2025* to 1 April 2026). * Ibrahim may need 12 months (From April 2025) instead of 6 where Ibrahim'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, Ibrahim has Savings or receives exempted State Benefits) If Ibrahim is not employed but has the required savings or Ibrahim 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, Ibrahim would need to provide evidence of source of savings and minimum balance held during the previous 6 months. Aïcha’s savings can also be used. Her funds would need to be converted from West African CFA francs to British pounds. Accommodation (Adequate for the British Burkinan couple plus any children) 10. Ibrahim’s Tenancy Agreement or Ownership evidence (if owning) ; 11. Landlord / Estate Agents consent letter or housing report (owning) for Ibrahim's flat ; 12. Ibrahim’s Council tax statement and other UK residence evidence. English & TB Certificates (Both tests are required for Burkinan nationals.) 13. Approved A1 English test certificate from test centre in Ouagadougou - Burkina Faso We have just checked and it appears that Burkina Faso does not currently have any approved centres. You need to try neighboring countries (Beninese Ivorian Ghanaian Malian Nigerien Togolese Centres!) UK Approved English language test centres (All Countries) (PDF). 14. Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Burkina Faso Approved TB Test Centres in Burkina Faso Relationship (Genuine subsisting and durable between Ibrahim and Aïcha) 15. Ibrahim and Aïcha's original Marriage Certificate with translation (if married) and joint residence evidence (where unmarried but living together for 2 years plus) ; 16. Copy of Burkina Faso / UK visit stamps, entry & exit plus flights bookings for Ibrahim and Aïcha; 17. Telephone and Whatsapp chat log records between Ibrahim and Aïcha; 18. Screenshots of conversations by Whatsapp between Ibrahim and Aïcha; 19. Various Funds Remittance Receipts sent to Aïcha in Burkina Faso by Ibrahim ; 20. Selection of Burkinan wedding and other personal photographs of Ibrahim and Aïcha. 21. if Ibrahim and Aïcha are not married but only engaged - evidence of Ibrahim's venue booking and other commitments for marriage in the UK awaiting Aïcha's arrival ; 22. if Ibrahim previously married - Ibrahim's Divorce certificate or Widower - Death certificate (issued in the UK or Burkina Faso ). Same for Aïcha if applicable. Children and other ties (British or Burkinan and where applicable) 23. Child, Abdoulaye's birth certificate, copy of Abdoulaye's passport and other evidence of family ties and Aïcha and Ibrahim's parental responsibility for the child. Non-English documents (from Burkina Faso) 24. English translation of Ibrahim and Aïcha's Marriage / divorce certificate. From French to English sworn translations may be required. Criminal record and immigration history (In Burkina Faso and the UK - Applicant only) 25. Documents relating to Aïcha's good character and immigration history and mitigation (if Aïcha's previous visa was refused or was an UK over-stayer). 26. Aïcha'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. Ibrahim, Aïcha, Abdoulaye, Fatoumata 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 (Burkina Faso ) 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 Burkina Faso .This is test is required for UK Family visas when you are resident in Burkina Faso.

UK Home Office Approved TB Test centres in Burkina Faso

Click here for UK Government TB testing in Burkina Faso Website (opens in a new window)
Approved TB Test Centres in Burkina Faso

A1 level English test required

Your partner is a Burkinan 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 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is 4,600 KM (2,859 miles) from London, England. Flight time to London is 6 Hours. Burkina Faso has a population of 20,903,278 (2021) and they use West African CFA franc. One British pound is equal to 769.51 West African CFA francs.

You may consider applying from neighbouring countries if that is more appropriate such as ( | Beninese UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Ivorian UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Ghanaian UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Malian UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Nigerien UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Togolese 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 Burkina Faso, 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 Burkina Faso Ouagadougou , Bobo-Dioulasso , Koudougou , Ouahigouya , Banfora , Dedougou , Kaya , Tenkodogo , Fada N'gourma , Houet. Only a few cities will have a VFS Global Office UK Spouse Visa Application Centre (Burkina Faso)

UK Spouse Visa Fees April 2026

UK spouse Visa Application fees is £1,938
You will pay 1,536,050 West African CFA francs or a little more for your application.
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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 ( | Beninese UK Spouse Visa | Ivorian UK Spouse Visa | Ghanaian UK Spouse Visa | Malian UK Spouse Visa | Nigerien UK Spouse Visa | Togolese 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.

Did you know that the following cities in Burkina Faso had large populations - Ouagadougou ( 3055788 ) , Bobo-Dioulasso ( 1074309 )