Written questions

Immigration: Married People

2026-05-13 · Home Office · 1309 · Official question

Anneliese Dodds

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average processing time is for an application for leave to remain as a partner or spouse - private life (minimum income and English language not required).

Answer

The average processing time of an application for leave to remain as a partner or spouse - private life (minimum income and English language not required) is 12 months. This information is published here: Visa processing times: applications inside the UK ...