UK Spouse Visa checklist for UK Sponsor and Georgian 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 : Georgian (Georgia) საქართველო

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 Georgian national.
Georgia საქართველო  Tbilisi , Kutaisi , Batumi , Rustavi , Zugdidi , Gori , Poti , Samtredia , Khashuri , Abkhazia
You currently reside in United Kingdom whereas your partner resides in Georgia საქართველო.

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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 Georgia) ;
  • 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 Georgian and you reside in United Kingdom and your partner resides in Georgia. Since your partner is a Georgian 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 (Georgian) 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 - Tbilisi - Georgia საქართველო

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    UK Spouse Visa Checklist April 2026
    Tbilisi - Georgia საქართველო

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

    Identity
    Georgian 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 Tbilisi - Georgia
    Approved English Test Centres in Georgia საქართველო

    Tuberculosis Testing Centres
    Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Georgia
    Approved TB Test Centres in Georgia საქართველო

    UK Visa Application Centres in Georgia
    VFS Global Office Georgia has application centres in Tbilisi .

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

    1. Visa applicant, Hana’s Georgian passport (GE3989167) Submitted at VFS Global office in Tbilisi, Georgia;
    2. Copy of Hana’s online Application form (UAN 1212-0001-8916-3400);
    3. Copy of UK sponsor, Mohamed’s British Passport (Number: 145003400) or Mohamed’s Georgian passport plus his UK status documents (eVisa);
    4. Duly Completed Hana's online Application Checklist (GWF09167400);

    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 Georgian 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 Georgian nationals.)
    13. Approved A1 English test certificate from test centre in Tbilisi - Georgia
    Approved English Test Centres in Georgia საქართველო
    14. Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Georgia
    Approved TB Test Centres in Georgia საქართველო

    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 Georgia / 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 Georgia by Mohamed ;
    20. Selection of Georgian 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 Georgia ). Same for Hana if applicable.

    Children and other ties (British or Georgian 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 Georgia)
    24. English translation of Mohamed and Hana's Marriage / divorce certificate.

    Criminal record and immigration history (In Georgia 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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    No liability accepted for accuracy, completeness, or reliability of data provided.
    Mohamed, Hana, Adam, Lina 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 (Georgia საქართველო) 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 Georgia საქართველო .This is test is required for UK Family visas when you are resident in Georgia.

    UK Home Office Approved TB Test centres in Georgia საქართველო

    Click here for UK Government TB testing in Georgia Website
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    Approved TB Test Centres in Georgia საქართველო

    A1 level English test required

    Your partner is a Georgian 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 Tbilisi, Georgia is 3,400 KM (2,113 miles) from London, England. Flight time to London is 4.5 Hours. Georgia has a population of 3,989,167 (2021) and they use Georgian lari.

    You may consider applying from neighbouring countries if that is more appropriate such as ( | Armenian UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Azerbaijani UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Russian UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Turkish 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 Georgia, 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 Georgia Tbilisi , Kutaisi , Batumi , Rustavi , Zugdidi , Gori , Poti , Samtredia , Khashuri , Abkhazia. Only a few cities will have a VFS Global Office UK Spouse Visa Application Centre (Georgia)

    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 | |

    You may also consider our guide on how to apply from a neighbouring country ( | Armenian UK Spouse Visa | Azerbaijani UK Spouse Visa | Russian UK Spouse Visa | Turkish 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 Georgian Airport?

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