UK Spouse Visa checklist for UK Sponsor and Mauritanian 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 : Mauritanian (Mauritania) موريتانيا
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 Mauritanian national.
You currently reside in United Kingdom whereas your partner resides in Mauritania موريتانيا.
Full UK Spouse Visa Guide - Mauritania موريتانيا .
UK Spouse Visa Mauritania موريتانيا Checklist Contents 
UK Spouse Visa Key Considerations for Family Visa from Mauritania موريتانيا
تقديم تأشيرة بريطانيا كزوج أو زوجة من موريتانيا UK Partner Visa from Mauritania موريتانيا Checklist for UK Family Visa (British and Mauritanian) UK Home Office Approved TB Medical Centres in Mauritania موريتانيا UK Home Office Approved English Tests Centres in Mauritania موريتانيا UK 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 Mauritanian and you reside in United Kingdom and your partner resides in Mauritania. Since your partner is a Mauritanian 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 (Mauritanian) 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 - - Mauritania موريتانيا
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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 Mauritanian 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 - Mauritania We have just checked and it appears that Mauritania does not currently have any approved centres. You need to try neighboring countries (Algerian Malian Senegalese Centres!)  UK Approved English language test centres (All Countries) (PDF). Tuberculosis Testing Centres Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Mauritania We have just checked and it appears that Mauritania does not currently have any approved TB medical centres. You need to try neighboring countries! UK Visa Application Centres in Mauritania VFS Global Office Mauritania has application centres in . | ||
UK Spouse Visa Application Checklist (Sample April 2026 - Lina and Adam)1. Visa applicant, Lina’s Mauritanian passport (MA4525696) Submitted at VFS Global office in , Mauritania;2. Copy of Lina’s online Application form (UAN 1212-0001-2569-5000); 3. Copy of UK sponsor, Adam’s British Passport (Number: 145005000) or Adam’s Mauritanian passport plus his UK status documents (eVisa); 4. Duly Completed Lina's online Application Checklist (GWF05696000); Financial (Sponsor, Adam who is British and Employed) 5. Adam’s Statutory Declaration and Sponsorship undertaking form SU07 ; 6. Letter from Adam’s employer dated in April 2026; 7. Offer letter and Employment Contract document for Adam ; 8. Adam’s Payslips (Monthly – Sept 2025* to April 2026); 9. Adam’s Bank Statements (1 Sept 2025* to 1 April 2026). * Adam may need 12 months (From April 2025) instead of 6 where Adam'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, Adam has Savings or receives exempted State Benefits) If Adam is not employed but has the required savings or Adam 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, Adam would need to provide evidence of source of savings and minimum balance held during the previous 6 months. Lina’s savings can also be used. Her funds would need to be converted from Mauritania Ouguiya to British pounds. Accommodation (Adequate for the British Mauritanian couple plus any children) 10. Adam’s Tenancy Agreement or Ownership evidence (if owning) ; 11. Landlord / Estate Agents consent letter or housing report (owning) for Adam's flat ; 12. Adam’s Council tax statement and other UK residence evidence. English & TB Certificates (Both tests are required for Mauritanian nationals.) 13. Approved A1 English test certificate from test centre in - Mauritania We have just checked and it appears that Mauritania does not currently have any approved centres. You need to try neighboring countries (Algerian Malian Senegalese Centres!) UK Approved English language test centres (All Countries) (PDF). 14. Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Mauritania We have just checked and it appears that Mauritania does not currently have any approved TB medical centres. You need to try neighboring countries! Relationship (Genuine subsisting and durable between Adam and Lina) 15. Adam and Lina's original Marriage Certificate with translation (if married) and joint residence evidence (where unmarried but living together for 2 years plus) ; 16. Copy of Mauritania / UK visit stamps, entry & exit plus flights bookings for Adam and Lina; 17. Telephone and Whatsapp chat log records between Adam and Lina; 18. Screenshots of conversations by Whatsapp between Adam and Lina; 19. Various Funds Remittance Receipts sent to Lina in Mauritania by Adam ; 20. Selection of Mauritanian wedding and other personal photographs of Adam and Lina. 21. if Adam and Lina are not married but only engaged - evidence of Adam's venue booking and other commitments for marriage in the UK awaiting Lina's arrival ; 22. if Adam previously married - Adam's Divorce certificate or Widower - Death certificate (issued in the UK or Mauritania ). Same for Lina if applicable. Children and other ties (British or Mauritanian and where applicable) 23. Child, Sara's birth certificate, copy of Sara's passport and other evidence of family ties and Adam and Lina's parental responsibility for the child. Non-English documents (from Mauritania) 24. English translation of Adam and Lina's Marriage / divorce certificate. From Mauritanian Arabic to English sworn translations may be required. Criminal record and immigration history (In Mauritania and the UK - Applicant only) 25. Documents relating to Lina's good character and immigration history and mitigation (if Lina's previous visa was refused or was an UK over-stayer). 26. Lina'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.Adam, Lina, John, Sara 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 (Mauritania موريتانيا) 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. We have just checked and it appears that Mauritania does not currently have any approved TB medical centres. You need to try neighboring countries! .This is test is required for UK Family visas when you are resident in Mauritania.UK Home Office Approved TB Test centres in Mauritania موريتانيا
Click here for UK Government TB testing in Mauritania Website (opens in a new window)We have just checked and it appears that Mauritania does not currently have any approved TB medical centres. You need to try neighboring countries!
A1 level English test required
Your partner is a Mauritanian 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 Nouakchott, Mauritania is 5,000 KM (3,108 miles) from London, England. Flight time to London is 6.5 Hours. Mauritania has a population of 4,525,696 (2021) and they use Mauritanian ouguiya. One British pound is equal to 45.8385 Mauritania Ouguiya.
You may consider applying from neighbouring countries if that is more appropriate such as ( | Algerian UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Malian UK Spouse Visa Checklist | Senegalese 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 Mauritania, 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 Mauritania Nouakchott , Nouadhibou , Kiffa , Zouerate , Rosso , Atar , Tidjikja , Kaedi , Nema , Bogue. Only a few cities will have a VFS Global Office UK Spouse Visa Application Centre (Mauritania)
UK Spouse Visa Fees April 2026
UK spouse Visa Application fees is £1,938You will pay 91,500 Mauritania Ouguiya 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 ( | Algerian UK Spouse Visa | Malian UK Spouse Visa | Senegalese 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 Mauritanian Airport?
Is it Nouadhibou, (Nouadhibou Airport) , Nouakchott, (Nouakchott Airport) . Which city do you live in, is it? Nouakchott , Nouadhibou , Kiffa , Zouerate , Rosso , Atar , Tidjikja , Kaedi , Nema , Bogue or somewhere else. We can help you with your UK Spouse Visa from MauritaniaDid you know that the following cities in Mauritania had large populations - Nouakchott ( 1431539 )