What does the UK Spouse Visa Income Calculator do?

Check if you meet the £29,000 minimum income for a UK Spouse visa. Includes savings calculation and total visa costs. All calculations are performed in your browser using official UK rates and thresholds.

Are visa fees up to date?

This calculator uses the current UK visa and immigration fees as published by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Fees are reviewed periodically — check GOV.UK for the very latest amounts.

Does this include the Immigration Health Surcharge?

Yes. The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is included in the total cost calculation where applicable. The current IHS rate is £1,035 per year for most visa categories.

UK Spouse Visa Income Calculator

Check if you meet the £29,000 minimum income for a UK Spouse visa. Includes savings calculation and total visa costs.

Last updated: April 2026 · Source: GOV.UK — Family visa

UK Sponsor Income

Applicant Income (if any)

Combined Savings

Applying with dependent children

You meet the income requirement!

Effective income: £32,000.00 (min: £29,000)

Total Visa Cost

£4,433.50

Visa fee: £1,846 + IHS: £2,587.50

Minimum income: £29,000 (from April 2024, planned to rise to £38,700).

Savings over £16,000 can supplement income (excess ÷ 2.5 added to income).

Disclaimer

This calculator is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or tax advice. All calculations are performed locally in your browser — no personal data is collected or sent to our servers. Rates and thresholds are sourced from HMRC and GOV.UK and are updated for the current tax year. Always verify results with HMRC or consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

How It Works

A UK spouse visa (Family visa as a partner) allows you to join your British or settled partner in the UK. The initial application is for 2 years and 9 months, followed by a further 2.5-year extension, then Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 years total. Each stage has separate fees.

The minimum income requirement is £29,000 per year (as of April 2024, with planned increases). This can be met through the sponsor's employment income, savings, or a combination. Self-employment income is also accepted with additional evidence requirements.

This calculator totals the costs across all stages from initial application to ILR, including application fees, IHS, biometrics, English language tests and the Life in the UK test. It shows the full financial commitment over the 5-year route.

Example: Spouse visa — full route to ILR

Initial application (2.5 years): £1,846 + IHS £2,588 = £4,434
Extension (2.5 years): £1,048 + IHS £2,588 = £3,636
ILR application: £2,885
English tests (2): approx. £340
Life in the UK test: £50
Total 5-year cost: approx. £11,345

Source: GOV.UK — Family visa

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the UK Spouse Visa Income Calculator do?: Check if you meet the £29,000 minimum income for a UK Spouse visa. Includes savings calculation and total visa costs. All calculations are performed in your browser using official UK rates and thresholds.
Are visa fees up to date?: This calculator uses the current UK visa and immigration fees as published by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Fees are reviewed periodically — check GOV.UK for the very latest amounts.
Does this include the Immigration Health Surcharge?: Yes. The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is included in the total cost calculation where applicable. The current IHS rate is £1,035 per year for most visa categories.