Financial mandatory documents to meet the requirement for a spouse settlement/extension visa

As a self-employed individual or a sole trader:

1. Annual audited accounts for the last financial year if it is not applicable then, unaudited accounts and an accountant’s certificate of confirmation
2. Annual self-assessment return of HMRC and evidence/receipt of the amount of tax paid and unpaid for the last full financial year.
3. Unique tax reference number (UTR).
4. At least the last 3 months bank statements to demonstrate the ongoing business at the time of submitting the application.
5. Evidence dated no more than 3 months earlier than the date of application of the renewal of a licence to the trade, business-related insurance premium, employer national insurance contribution etc.
6. The last 12 months business and personal bank statements.
7. Proof of registration with HMRC as a self-employed individual.
8. Statement of Accounts (SA200 or SA302) for the full financial year.

Other required documents:

1. Passport of the Applicant and the sponsor.
2. English Language certificate – Level A1.
3. Tuberculosis (TB) test certificate (if applicable).
4. Proof of relationship; marriage certificate or civil partnership certificate.
5. Divorce documents (if applicable).

Contact our Spouse Settlement Visa Solicitors

NOTE: This is generic information; however, for expert legal advice in relation to an application for a spouse settlement visa inside or outside the UK or its extension please contact our immigration solicitors in London on 0203 755 2858 or via email: info@ahlaws.co.uk

By M Khalid Bashir

Abbott & Harris Solicitors
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