UK Spouse Visa checklist for UK Sponsor and Iraqi 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 : Iraqi (Iraq) العراق
The information below is for you, if you are
a British citizen (or holding UK permanent residence) and your partner is an Iraqi national.
You currently reside in United Kingdom whereas your partner resides in Iraq العراق.
Full UK Spouse Visa Guide - Iraq العراق .
UK Spouse Visa Iraq العراق Checklist Contents 
UK Spouse Visa Key Considerations for Family Visa from Iraq العراق
تقديم تأشيرة بريطانيا كزوج أو زوجة من العراق UK Partner Visa from Baghdad, Iraq العراق Checklist for UK Family Visa (British and Iraqi) UK Home Office Approved TB Medical Centres in Iraq العراق UK Home Office Approved English Tests Centres in Iraq العراق UK spouse visa where to apply Baghdad, Iraq العراق UK spouse visa grant letter update Baghdad, Iraq العراق UK spouse visa supporting documents bundle Baghdad, Iraq العراقUK Spouse Visa Key requirements
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UK family Visa
Now let's look into the various aspects of the requirements listed above when you are British and your partner is Iraqi and you reside in United Kingdom and your partner resides in Iraq. Since your partner is an Iraqi 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 (Iraqi) 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 - Baghdad - Iraq العراق
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UK Spouse Visa Checklist April 2026 | |||
| Key Forms / Documents Online application form ; Online application checklist ; VFS Global Appointment document and QR code ; Statutory Declaration by sponsor ; Identity Iraqi 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 Baghdad - Iraq  Approved English Test Centres in Iraq العراقTuberculosis Testing Centres Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Iraq Approved TB Test Centres in Iraq العراق UK Visa Application Centres in Iraq VFS Global Office Iraq has application centres in Baghdad , Basra and Erbil . | ||
UK Spouse Visa Application Checklist (Sample April 2026 - Hana and Mohamed)1. Hana’s Iraqi passport (IR40222493) Submitted at VFS Global office in Baghdad, Iraq;2. Copy of Hana’s online Application form (UAN 1212-0001-2224-4400); 3. Copy of Sponsor, Mohamed’s British Passport (Number: 145004400) or another passport plus Mohamed’s UK status documents; 4. Duly Completed Hana's online Application Checklist (GWF022493400); 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. 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. Accommodation (Adequate for the British Iraqi 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 Iraqi nationals.) 13. Approved A1 English test certificate from test centre in Baghdad - Iraq Approved English Test Centres in Iraq العراق14. Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Iraq Approved TB Test Centres in Iraq العراق 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 Iraq / 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 Iraq by Mohamed ; 20. Selection of Iraqi 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 Iraq ). Same for Hana if applciable. Children and other ties (British or Iraqi and where applicable) 23. Child, Sara's birth certificate, copy of Sara's passport and other evidence of family ties and Mohamed and Hana's parental responsibility for the child. Non-English documents (from Iraq) 24. English translation of Mohamed and Hana's Marriage / divorce certificate. From Iraqi Arabic to English will be required. Criminal record and immigration history (In Iraq 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. 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. ✉ | ☎ | | |||
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Tuberculosis tests for UK spouse visa applicants
Your partner is at a location (Iraq العراق) 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 Iraq العراق .This is test is required for UK Family visas when you are resident in Iraq. UK Home Office Approved TB Test centres in Iraq العراق
Click here for UK Government TB testing in Iraq Website (opens in a new window) Approved TB Test Centres in Iraq العراق A1 level English test required
Your partner is an Iraqi 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
UK Spouse visa Approved English Test Centre address in Iraq العراق
Approved English Test Centres in Iraq العراقDid you know Baghdad, Iraq is 4,400 KM (2,735 miles) from London, England. Flight time to London is 6 Hours. Iraq has a population of 40,222,493 (2021) and they use Iraqi dinar. One British pound is equal to 1564.54 Iraqi Dinars.
You may consider applying from neighbouring countries if that is more appropriate such as ( | Iranian UK Spouse Visa | Jordanian UK Spouse Visa | Kuwaiti UK Spouse Visa | Saudi UK Spouse Visa | Syrian UK Spouse Visa | Turkish UK Spouse Visa | ) . 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 Iraq, 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 Iraq Baghdad , Basra , Mosul , Erbil , Kirkuk , Najaf , Karbala , Nasiriyah , Hilla , Ramadi. Only a few cities will have a VFS Global Office UK Spouse Visa Application Centre (Iraq)
Procedure and where to apply and provide your biometric details in العراق
The initial application is now done online. You would then be forwarded to VFS Global Office العراق, they are the UK government's Commercial Partner. They handle UK Visa Applications from Iraq. This is where you would book your appointment, pay for additional services and provide your passport and fingerprints. You will also have your photos taken and can also submit your supporting documents bundle. Most applicants use the online portal for digital bundles to be uploaded. Go to their website Click VFS Global Iraq.
UK spouse visa grant letter update in Iraq
UK eVisa grant letters are now issued by the UK Home Office / VFS Global Office via email from the UK visa centre in Iraq; physical letters will no longer be issued. Also you will not need to collect your passport or visa from the Iraqi UK visa application centre ( VFS Global Office ) as your passport will not be retained and visa is now issued on the online portal (eVisa). You are reminded that you need to ensure that you have provided a valid email address on your online visa application form and may also need to check your spam/junk folder in order to receive this email.
UK Spouse Visa Priority Visa fees and option April 2026
When you complete your UK Spouse Visa application, the option offered is the Standard Service Option and it says it will take 12 weeks (as shown below). If you want the priority service, get a decision in two to six weeks, please contact us for the upgrade!
UK Spouse Visa Fees April 2026
UK spouse Visa Application fees is £1,938You will pay $2,395 United States Dollars or a little more for your application.
View live fees UK Spouse Visa fees for Iraq now !
Supporting Documents Bundle (UK Spouse Visa) Baghdad العراق
UK Spouse visa requires a large set of documents in support (From UK and Iraq). Since there are many requirements and specified documents. You may find that your (British / Iraqi) documents are in the wrong format, scanned poorly, has too many extra and unrelated pages, needs to be merged or combined to stop you from having 100 plus files and so items can easily be missed by the decision maker.Sometimes your items may be too large in size (6 MB or more), your work letter or bank statement may have password protection, all these oversized, password protected and unreadable documents will simply not be considered. This can cause delays and lead to refusals. Please get in touch ( UK 00442071935178 or email saleh@wafi.co.uk ) for supporting documents help and free consultation. Our fees for bundles start at £50 and can be ready in a matter of hours. We can reduce the number of files from 150 to just 9 to 15 files, one or two covering each category. Reduce and adapt oversized files, remove passwords and help with the whole upload process.
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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 ( | Iranian UK Spouse Visa | Jordanian UK Spouse Visa | Kuwaiti UK Spouse Visa | Saudi UK Spouse Visa | Syrian 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 Iraqi Airport?
Is it Baghdad, (Saddam Intl. Airport) . Which city do you live in, is it? Baghdad , Basra , Mosul , Erbil , Kirkuk , Najaf , Karbala , Nasiriyah , Hilla , Ramadi or somewhere else. We can help you with your UK Spouse Visa from IraqDid you know that the following cities in Iraq had large populations - Baghdad ( 7511920 ) , Mosul ( 1737101 ) , Basra ( 1413646 ) , Kirkuk ( 1051780 ) , Najaf ( 929669 ) , Erbil ( 877888 ) , Sulaimaniya ( 779320 ) , Amara ( 704736 ) , Nasiriyah ( 652629 ) , Hillah ( 627517 ) , Karbala ( 576542 ) , Diwaniyah ( 552582 )