UK Spouse Visa checklist for UK Sponsor and Pakistani 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 : Pakistani (Pakistan) پَاکِسْتَان

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 Pakistani national.
Pakistan پَاکِسْتَان Karachi , Lahore , Faisalabad , Rawalpindi , Gujranwala , Multan , Peshawar , Quetta , Islamabad , Sialkot
You currently reside in United Kingdom whereas your partner resides in Pakistan پَاکِسْتَان.

Full UK Spouse Visa Guide - Pakistan پَاکِسْتَان .

UK Spouse Visa Pakistan پَاکِسْتَان Checklist Contents

UK Spouse Visa Key Considerations for Family Visa from Pakistan پَاکِسْتَان
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Checklist for UK Family Visa (British and Pakistani)
UK Home Office Approved TB Medical Centres in Pakistan پَاکِسْتَان
UK Home Office Approved English Tests Centres in Pakistan پَاکِسْتَان

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 Pakistan) ;
  • 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 Pakistani and you reside in United Kingdom and your partner resides in Pakistan. Since your partner is a Pakistani 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 (Pakistani) 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 - Islamabad - Pakistan پَاکِسْتَان

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    UK Spouse Visa Checklist April 2026
    Islamabad - Pakistan پَاکِسْتَان

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

    Identity
    Pakistani 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 Islamabad - Pakistan
    Approved English Test Centres in Pakistan پَاکِسْتَان

    Tuberculosis Testing Centres
    Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Pakistan
    Approved TB Test Centres in Pakistan پَاکِسْتَان

    UK Visa Application Centres in Pakistan
    VFS Global Office Pakistan has application centres in Islamabad , Karachi , Lahore , Mirpur and more .

    UK Spouse Visa Application Checklist (Sample April 2026 - Ayesha and Ali)

    1. Visa applicant, Ayesha’s Pakistani passport (PA22089234) Submitted at VFS Global office in Islamabad, Pakistan;
    2. Copy of Ayesha’s online Application form (UAN 1212-0001-0892-6700);
    3. Copy of UK sponsor, Ali’s British Passport (Number: 145006700) or Ali’s Pakistani passport plus his UK status documents (eVisa);
    4. Duly Completed Ayesha's online Application Checklist (GWF0892340700);

    Financial (Sponsor, Ali who is British and Employed)
    5. Ali’s Statutory Declaration and Sponsorship undertaking form SU07 ;
    6. Letter from Ali’s employer dated in April 2026;
    7. Offer letter and Employment Contract document for Ali ;
    8. Ali’s Payslips (Monthly – Sept 2025* to April 2026);
    9. Ali’s Bank Statements (1 Sept 2025* to 1 April 2026).
    * Ali may need 12 months (From April 2025) instead of 6 where Ali'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, Ali has Savings or receives exempted State Benefits)
    If Ali is not employed but has the required savings or Ali 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, Ali would need to provide evidence of source of savings and minimum balance held during the previous 6 months. Ayesha’s savings can also be used. Her funds would need to be converted from Pakistani Rupees to British pounds.

    Accommodation (Adequate for the British Pakistani couple plus any children)
    10. Ali’s Tenancy Agreement or Ownership evidence (if owning) ;
    11. Landlord / Estate Agents consent letter or housing report (owning) for Ali's flat ;
    12. Ali’s Council tax statement and other UK residence evidence.

    English & TB Certificates (Both tests are required for Pakistani nationals.)
    13. Approved A1 English test certificate from test centre in Islamabad - Pakistan
    Approved English Test Centres in Pakistan پَاکِسْتَان
    14. Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Pakistan
    Approved TB Test Centres in Pakistan پَاکِسْتَان

    Relationship (Genuine subsisting and durable between Ali and Ayesha)
    15. Ali and Ayesha's original Marriage Certificate with translation (if married) and joint residence evidence (where unmarried but living together for 2 years plus) ;
    16. Copy of Pakistan / UK visit stamps, entry & exit plus flights bookings for Ali and Ayesha;
    17. Telephone and Whatsapp chat log records between Ali and Ayesha;
    18. Screenshots of conversations by Whatsapp between Ali and Ayesha;
    19. Various Funds Remittance Receipts sent to Ayesha in Pakistan by Ali ;
    20. Selection of Pakistani wedding and other personal photographs of Ali and Ayesha.
    21. if Ali and Ayesha are not married but only engaged - evidence of Ali's venue booking and other commitments for marriage in the UK awaiting Ayesha's arrival ;
    22. if Ali previously married - Ali's Divorce certificate or Widower - Death certificate (issued in the UK or Pakistan ). Same for Ayesha if applicable.

    Children and other ties (British or Pakistani and where applicable)
    23. Child, Hassan's birth certificate, copy of Hassan's passport and other evidence of family ties and Ayesha and Ali's parental responsibility for the child.

    Non-English documents (from Pakistan)
    24. English translation of Ali and Ayesha's Marriage / divorce certificate. From Urdu to English sworn translations may be required.

    Criminal record and immigration history (In Pakistan and the UK - Applicant only)
    25. Documents relating to Ayesha's good character and immigration history and mitigation (if Ayesha's previous visa was refused or was an UK over-stayer).
    26. Ayesha'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.
    Ali, Ayesha, Hassan, Zainab 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 (Pakistan پَاکِسْتَان) 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 Pakistan پَاکِسْتَان .This is test is required for UK Family visas when you are resident in Pakistan.

    UK Home Office Approved TB Test centres in Pakistan پَاکِسْتَان

    Click here for UK Government TB testing in Pakistan Website
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    Tuberculosis testing in Pakistan

    Islamabad

    Aziz Medical Center - #1, Street 16, F-6/3, +92 51 287 3191 or +92 51 287 3192
    info@amcpk.com or appointment@amcpk.com

    Dr. Arshad Health Associates, No. 5 - 6, Plot 4-B Diplomatic Residencia One, Diplomatic Enclave
    Sector G-5 Markaz (Opp Greenvalley Premium Supermarket)
    +92 51 2876866 | hlthline@comsats.net.pk or appointments@drarshadhealthassociates.com

    Dr. Arshad Health Associates, No. 20, Street 1, Sector F-6/3, +92 51 2829666 | hlthline@comsats.net.pk or appointments@drarshadhealthassociates.com

    IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre +92 51 111 466 472 | uktbappointments@iom.int

    Lahore

    Aziz Medical Center, 309-A Canal Bank West, Tariq Chaudry Road, Near PCSIR 1
    +92 423 529 3225 or +92 423 529 3226 | info@amcpk.com or appointment@amcpk.com

    IOM, Migration Health Assessment Centre, 70-H, Gulberg-III +92 51 111 466 472 | uktbappointments@iom.int

    Karachi

    Dr. Arshad Health Associates, No. 806, 8th Floor, Kashif Center, Next to Hotel Mehran
    +92 21 35630127 | hlthline@comsats.net.pk or appointments@drarshadhealthassociates.com

    IOM, Migration Health Assessment Centre , Karachi
    Plot # F-14, PECHS, Block 6, Shahra-e-Faisal, Near KFC
    +92 51 111 466 472 | uktbappointments@iom.int

    Mirpur

    IOM, Migration Health Assessment Centre Mirpur
    Plot No. 6, Block D-4, F2 Road, Football Chowk
    +92 51 111 466 472 | uktbappointments@iom.int

    Approved TB Test Centres in Pakistan پَاکِسْتَان

    A1 level English test required

    Your partner is a Pakistani 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 Islamabad, Pakistan is 6,700 KM (4,164 miles) from London, England. Flight time to London is 9 Hours. Pakistan has a population of 220,892,340 (2021) and they use Pakistani rupee. One British pound is equal to 354.223 Pakistani Rupees.

    You may consider applying from neighbouring countries if that is more appropriate such as ( | Afghani UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Indian UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Iranian UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Chinese 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.


    UK Spouse Visa British and Pakistani Karachi , Lahore , Faisalabad , Rawalpindi , Gujranwala , Multan , Peshawar , Quetta , Islamabad , SialkotUK Spouse Visa British and Pakistani Karachi , Lahore , Faisalabad , Rawalpindi , Gujranwala , Multan , Peshawar , Quetta , Islamabad , Sialkot
    Please remember that all UK Family Visa applications are now done online and your UK Visa Application Centre for Pakistan, 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 Pakistan Karachi , Lahore , Faisalabad , Rawalpindi , Gujranwala , Multan , Peshawar , Quetta , Islamabad , Sialkot. Only a few cities will have a VFS Global Office UK Spouse Visa Application Centre (Pakistan)

    UK Spouse Visa Fees April 2026

    UK spouse Visa Application fees is £1,938
    You will pay 707,079 Pakistani Rupees or a little more for your application.
    View live fees UK Spouse Visa fees for Pakistan now !

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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 ( | Afghani UK Spouse Visa | Indian UK Spouse Visa | Iranian UK Spouse Visa | Chinese 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.

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