Spousal Visa
United States
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: CR-1/IR-1 Spousal Visa
- Types: CR-1 (Conditional Resident) and IR-1 (Immediate Relative)
- Petition Filing: U.S. citizen files Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) with USCIS.
- Approval and Processing: USCIS processes the petition and, if approved, sends it to the National Visa Center (NVC).
- Visa Application: Complete Form DS-260 (Immigrant Visa Application) and attend a visa interview at the U.S. embassy/consulate.
- Visa Issuance: If approved, receive a spousal visa and enter the U.S.
- Average Costs: Filing fee for Form I-130 is approximately $535; visa application fees vary by country.
United Kingdom
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Spouse Visa
- Types:
- Family of a Settled Person Visa: For spouses of British citizens or settled persons.
- Online Application: Complete the online application for a spouse visa.
- Biometrics Appointment: Attend a biometric appointment to provide fingerprints and photograph.
- Supporting Documents: Submit required documents (proof of relationship, financial evidence, etc.).
- Decision: Await decision on your application from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately £1,538; additional costs may include biometric fees and legal advice.
Canada
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Spousal Sponsorship
- Types:
- Inland Sponsorship: For spouses living in Canada.
- Outland Sponsorship: For spouses living outside Canada.
- Submit Application: Sponsor files Form IMM 1344 (Application to Sponsor) and spousal application.
- Processing: Canadian immigration processes the application.
- Interview: Attend an interview if requested.
- Decision and Visa Issuance: Receive a decision and spousal visa if approved.
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately CAD $1,080; additional costs may include medical and biometric fees.
Australia
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801)
- Types:
- Subclass 820: Temporary Partner Visa.
- Subclass 801: Permanent Partner Visa (must apply after holding subclass 820).
- Submit Application: Lodge a combined application for Subclass 820 and Subclass 801.
- Documentation: Provide supporting documents proving relationship and financial requirements.
- Interview and Health Check: Attend interviews and complete health checks.
- Decision and Visa Grant: Await decision and receive temporary or permanent visa.
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately AUD $7,715; additional costs may include medical examinations.
Germany
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Family Reunion Visa
- Types:
- Spouse Visa: For spouses of German citizens or residents.
- Visa Application: Submit an application at the German consulate or embassy.
- Documentation: Provide documents including proof of marriage and financial stability.
- Visa Interview: Attend a visa interview.
- Decision: Await decision and receive spousal visa if approved.
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately €75; additional costs may include document translations and legal fees.
France
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Long Stay Visa for Spouses
- Types:
- Visa Long Séjour: For spouses of French citizens or residents.
- Visa Application: Submit application to the French consulate or embassy.
- Supporting Documents: Provide proof of marriage and residence.
- Visa Interview: Attend an interview if required.
- Decision: Receive a decision on your visa application.
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately €99; additional costs may include translation fees.
New Zealand
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Partnership Visa
- Types:
- Temporary Partnership Visa: For partners of New Zealand citizens or residents.
- Resident Partnership Visa: For long-term partners.
- Apply for Permit: Submit an application to the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).
- Supporting Documents: Provide proof of relationship and financial means.
- Interview: Attend an interview if requested.
- Decision: Await the decision and receive residence permit if approved.
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately €192; additional costs may include document translations.
Netherlands
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Residence Permit for Partners
- Types:
- Temporary Residence Permit: For partners of Dutch citizens or residents.
- Secure a job offer or meet criteria for the orientation year.
- The employer applies for a work permit or you apply for the orientation year visa.
- Apply for a residence permit for work at the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).
- Register with the local municipality upon arrival.
- Average Costs: €300 - €400 (visa application fees)
Switzerland
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Family Reunification Visa
- Types:
- Short-Term Permit: For spouses of Swiss citizens or residents.
- Long-Term Permit: For long-term stays.
- Submit Application: Apply for a family reunification visa through the Swiss consulate.
- Documentation: Provide necessary documents including proof of marriage.
- Interview: Attend an interview if required.
- Decision: Await decision and receive visa if approved.
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately CHF 88; additional costs may include legal fees.
Sweden
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Residence Permit for Spouses
- Types:
- Temporary Residence Permit: For partners of Swedish citizens or residents.
- Submit Application: File an application with the Swedish Migration Agency.
- Documentation: Provide proof of relationship and financial support.
- Interview: Attend an interview if necessary.
- Decision: Await the decision and receive residence permit if approved.
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately SEK 1,500; additional costs may include translations and legal fees.
Japan
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Spouse or Child of Japanese National Visa
- Types:
- Temporary Resident Visa: For spouses of Japanese citizens.
- Apply for Visa: Submit application at Japanese consulate or embassy.
- Supporting Documents: Provide proof of marriage and financial stability.
- Visa Interview: Attend an interview if required.
- Decision: Receive visa if approved.
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately ¥3,000; additional costs may include document translations.
South Korea
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: F-6 Spousal Visa
- Types:
- F-6-1: For foreign spouses of Korean citizens.
- F-6-2: For spouses of long-term residents.
- Submit Application: Apply for an F-6 visa at the Korean embassy or consulate.
- Documentation: Provide marriage certificate and proof of financial stability.
- Interview: Attend an interview if required.
- Decision: Await decision and receive visa if approved.
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately KRW 60,000; additional costs may include legal fees.
Singapore
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Dependant Pass
- Types:
- Long-Term Visit Pass: For spouses of Singaporean citizens or Permanent Residents.
- Apply for Pass: Submit an application through the Ministry of Manpower.
- Documentation: Provide proof of marriage and financial support.
- Approval: Await approval and processing.
- Issuance: Receive the pass if approved.
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately SGD 100; additional costs may include legal fees.
China
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Q1/Q2 Spousal Visa
- Types:
- Q1: For long-term stays with family members in China.
- Q2: For short-term stays.
- Submit Application: Apply at the Chinese embassy or consulate.
- Documentation: Provide marriage certificate and proof of financial stability.
- Visa Interview: Attend an interview if necessary.
- Decision: Receive visa if approved.
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately CNY 200; additional costs may include translations.
Italy
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Family Reunification Visa
- Types:
- Short-Stay Visa: For spouses of Italian citizens or residents.
- Long-Stay Visa: For long-term residence.
- Apply for Visa: Submit application at the Italian consulate or embassy.
- Documentation: Provide proof of marriage and financial means.
- Interview: Attend an interview if required.
- Decision: Receive visa if approved.
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately €116; additional costs may include legal fees.
Spain
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Family Reunification Visa
- Types:
- Short-Term Visa: For spouses of Spanish citizens or residents.
- Long-Term Visa: For longer stays.
- Submit Application: Apply at the Spanish consulate or embassy.
- Documentation: Provide marriage certificate and proof of income.
- Interview: Attend an interview if required.
- Decision: Await decision and receive visa if approved.
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately €60; additional costs may include document translations.
Ireland
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Join Family Visa
- Types:
- Temporary Residence: For spouses of Irish citizens or residents.
- Submit Application: Apply at the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS).
- Documentation: Provide proof of marriage and financial stability.
- Interview: Attend an interview if required.
- Decision: Receive visa if approved.
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately €300; additional costs may include legal fees.
Denmark
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Family Reunification Visa
- Types:
- Short-Term Visa: For spouses of Danish citizens or residents.
- Long-Term Visa: For longer stays.
- Submit Application: Apply at the Danish Immigration Service.
- Documentation: Provide proof of marriage and financial support.
- Interview: Attend an interview if necessary.
- Decision: Receive visa if approved.
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately DKK 3,000; additional costs may include legal fees.
Finland
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Residence Permit for Family Members
- Types:
- Temporary Residence Permit: For spouses of Finnish citizens or residents.
- Submit Application: Apply through the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri).
- Documentation: Provide proof of marriage and financial stability.
- Interview: Attend an interview if required.
- Decision: Await decision and receive residence permit if approved.
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately €340; additional costs may include legal fees.
Norway
Spousal Visa Types
Application Process
- Visa Type: Family Immigration Permit
- Types:
- Short-Term Permit: For spouses of Norwegian citizens or residents.
- Long-Term Permit: For extended stays.
- Submit Application: Apply at the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).
- Documentation: Provide proof of marriage and financial support.
- Interview: Attend an interview if necessary.
- Decision: Receive permit if approved.
- Average Costs: Application fee is approximately NOK 6,300; additional costs may include legal fees.
