UK Spouse Visa checklist for UK Sponsor and Dominican 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 : Dominican (Dominica)

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 Dominican national.
Dominica
You currently reside in United Kingdom whereas your partner resides in Dominica .

Full UK Spouse Visa Guide - Dominica .

UK Spouse Visa Dominica Checklist Contents

UK Spouse Visa Key Considerations for Family Visa from Dominica
UK Partner Visa from Roseau, Dominica
Checklist for UK Family Visa (British and Dominican)
UK Home Office Approved English Tests Centres in Dominica

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 Dominica) ;
  • 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 Dominican and you reside in United Kingdom and your partner resides in Dominica. Since your partner is a Dominican 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 (Dominican) 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 - Roseau - Dominica

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    UK Spouse Visa Checklist April 2026
    Roseau - Dominica

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

    Identity
    Dominican Passport (All Pages);
    Copy of UK Sponsor Passport (Data page) ;
    Copy of Sponsor (ILR / Refugee status document (if not British) ;
    English test centres
    A1 English test certificates are not required when you hold a Majority English speaking nationality Dominican.


    Tuberculosis Testing Centres
    TB medical test certificates are not required when you apply from Dominica.


    UK Visa Application Centres in Dominica
    VFS Global Office Dominica has application centres in Roseau .

    UK Spouse Visa Application Checklist (Sample April 2026 - Hana and Mohamed)

    1. Visa applicant, Hana’s Dominican passport (DO) Submitted at VFS Global office in Roseau, Dominica;
    2. Copy of Hana’s online Application form (UAN 1212-0001--);
    3. Copy of UK sponsor, Mohamed’s British Passport (Number: 14500) or Mohamed’s Dominican passport plus his UK status documents (eVisa);
    4. Duly Completed Hana's online Application Checklist (GWF0);

    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 prior to application date.

    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. Hana’s savings can also be used. Her funds would need to be converted from Local Currency to British pounds.

    Accommodation (Adequate for the British Dominican 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 not required for Dominica / Dominican nationals.)
    13. A1 English test certificates are not required when you hold a Majority English speaking nationality Dominican.

    14. TB medical test certificates are not required when you apply from Dominica.


    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 Dominica / 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 Dominica by Mohamed ;
    20. Selection of Dominican 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 Dominica ). Same for Hana if applicable.

    Children and other ties (British or Dominican and where applicable)
    23. Child, Adam's birth certificate, copy of Adam's passport and other evidence of family ties and Hana and Mohamed's parental responsibility for the child.

    Non-English documents (from Dominica)
    24. English translation of Mohamed and Hana's Marriage / divorce certificate.

    Criminal record and immigration history (In Dominica 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.

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    Mohamed, Hana, Adam, Lina and other names used above do not relate to any actual persons. They are used for illustration purposes only.

    We also note that your partner is from a Majority English speaking country (Dominican). This means if they make a spouse visa or other UK immigration applications, they would not normally be required to provide any English language certificates.

    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
    Please remember that all UK Family Visa applications are now done online and your UK Visa Application Centre for Dominica, 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 Dominica . Only a few cities will have a VFS Global Office UK Spouse Visa Application Centre (Dominica)

    UK Spouse Visa Fees April 2026

    UK spouse Visa Application fees is £1,938
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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 | |

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