UK Spouse Visa checklist for UK Sponsor and Chilean 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 : Chilean (Chile)

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 Chilean national.

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

Full UK Spouse Visa Guide - Chile .

UK Spouse Visa Chile Checklist Contents

UK Spouse Visa Key Considerations for Family Visa from Chile
UK Partner Visa from Santiago, Chile
Checklist for UK Family Visa (British and Chilean)
UK Home Office Approved English Tests Centres in Chile

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 Chile) ;

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 Chilean and you reside in United Kingdom and your partner resides in Chile. Since your partner is a Chilean 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 - Santiago - Chile

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UK Spouse Visa Checklist April 2026 Santiago - Chile
Key Forms / Documents Online application form ; Online application checklist ; VFS Global Appointment document and QR code ; Statutory Declaration by sponsor ; Identity Chilean 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 Santiago - Chile Approved English Test Centres in Chile Tuberculosis Testing Centres TB medical test certificates are not required when you apply from Chile. UK Visa Application Centres in Chile VFS Global Office Chile has application centres in Santiago .
UK Spouse Visa Application Checklist (Sample April 2026 - Sofia and Mateo) 1. Visa applicant, Sofia’s Chilean passport (CH19116201) Submitted at VFS Global office in Santiago, Chile; 2. Copy of Sofia’s online Application form (UAN 1212-0001-1162-1200); 3. Copy of UK sponsor, Mateo’s British Passport (Number: 1450012000) or Mateo’s Chilean passport plus his UK status documents (eVisa); 4. Duly Completed Sofia's online Application Checklist (GWF0162012000); Financial (Sponsor, Mateo who is British and Employed) 5. Mateo’s Statutory Declaration and Sponsorship undertaking form SU07 ; 6. Letter from Mateo’s employer dated in April 2026; 7. Offer letter and Employment Contract document for Mateo ; 8. Mateo’s Payslips (Monthly – Sept 2025* to April 2026); 9. Mateo’s Bank Statements (1 Sept 2025* to 1 April 2026). * Mateo may need 12 months (From April 2025) instead of 6 where Mateo'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, Mateo has Savings or receives exempted State Benefits) If Mateo is not employed but has the required savings or Mateo 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, Mateo would need to provide evidence of source of savings and minimum balance held during the previous 6 months. Sofia’s savings can also be used. Her funds would need to be converted from Chilean Pesos to British pounds. Accommodation (Adequate for the British Chilean couple plus any children) 10. Mateo’s Tenancy Agreement or Ownership evidence (if owning) ; 11. Landlord / Estate Agents consent letter or housing report (owning) for Mateo's flat ; 12. Mateo’s Council tax statement and other UK residence evidence. English & TB Certificates (Only A1 English test is required for Chilean nationals.) 13. Approved A1 English test certificate from test centre in Santiago - Chile Approved English Test Centres in Chile 14. TB medical test certificates are not required when you apply from Chile. Relationship (Genuine subsisting and durable between Mateo and Sofia) 15. Mateo and Sofia's original Marriage Certificate with translation (if married) and joint residence evidence (where unmarried but living together for 2 years plus) ; 16. Copy of Chile / UK visit stamps, entry & exit plus flights bookings for Mateo and Sofia; 17. Telephone and Whatsapp chat log records between Mateo and Sofia; 18. Screenshots of conversations by Whatsapp between Mateo and Sofia; 19. Various Funds Remittance Receipts sent to Sofia in Chile by Mateo ; 20. Selection of Chilean wedding and other personal photographs of Mateo and Sofia. 21. if Mateo and Sofia are not married but only engaged - evidence of Mateo's venue booking and other commitments for marriage in the UK awaiting Sofia's arrival ; 22. if Mateo previously married - Mateo's Divorce certificate or Widower - Death certificate (issued in the UK or Chile ). Same for Sofia if applicable. Children and other ties (British or Chilean and where applicable) 23. Child, Benjamin's birth certificate, copy of Benjamin's passport and other evidence of family ties and Sofia and Mateo's parental responsibility for the child. Non-English documents (from Chile) 24. English translation of Mateo and Sofia's Marriage / divorce certificate. From Spanish to English sworn translations may be required. Criminal record and immigration history (In Chile and the UK - Applicant only) 25. Documents relating to Sofia's good character and immigration history and mitigation (if Sofia's previous visa was refused or was an UK over-stayer). 26. Sofia'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. Mateo, Sofia, Benjamin, Emilia and other names used above do not relate to any actual persons. They are used for illustration purposes only.

A1 level English test required

Your partner is a Chilean 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 Santiago, Chile is 12,000 KM (7,458 miles) from London, England. Flight time to London is 15 Hours. Chile has a population of 19,116,201 (2021) and they use Chilean peso. One British pound is equal to 1109.28 Chilean Pesos.

You may consider applying from neighbouring countries if that is more appropriate such as ( | Argentine UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Bolivian UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Peruvian 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 Chile, 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 Chile Santiago , Puente Alto , Maipú , La Florida , Concepción , La Pintana , Talcahuano , Temuco , Antofagasta , Rancagua. Only a few cities will have a VFS Global Office UK Spouse Visa Application Centre (Chile)

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.
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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 ( | Argentine UK Spouse Visa | Bolivian UK Spouse Visa | Peruvian 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 Chilean Airport?

Is it Concepcion, (Carriel Sur Airport) , Punta Arenas, (Pres. Ibanez Airport) , Santiago, (A M Benitez Airport) . Which city do you live in, is it? Santiago , Puente Alto , Maipú , La Florida , Concepción , La Pintana , Talcahuano , Temuco , Antofagasta , Rancagua or somewhere else. We can help you with your UK Spouse Visa from Chile

Did you know that the following cities in Chile had large populations - Santiago ( 6856939 ) , Valparaiso ( 1000467 ) , Concepcion ( 902142 ) , La Serena-Coquimbo ( 503013 )