Filipino Applicants: UK Spouse & Partner Visa (Appendix FM) Guide
Complete step-by-step 2026 checklist, fees in Philippine Peso (PHP), approved Philippines TB clinics, Ecctis rules, and VFS Global biometric process.
Family & Settlement
What Filipino Applicants Must Prepare
Must be conducted strictly at an IOM accredited facility in Philippines. Test certificates are valid for 6 months.
NMC registration requires OET Grade B or IELTS Academic 7.0.
Ensure funds in Philippine Peso (PHP) remain strictly above the required GBP equivalent every single day for 28 consecutive days based on official OANDA exchange rates.
Book appointment with VFS Global at VFS Global Manila (EcoPlaza Building, Makati City).
Official Eligibility Criteria for Spouse & Partner Visa (Appendix FM)
Mandatory Supporting Documents
Relationship Proof
- Official marriage / civil partnership certificate (with certified English translation if issued abroad)
- Proof of 2 years cohabitation (joint tenancy contracts, council tax bills, joint bank statements)
- Letter from both partners explaining relationship chronology and future life plans in the UK
- Supporting evidence: wedding photos, joint travel bookings, communication logs
Financial Evidence (Appendix FM-SE)
- 6 consecutive months payslips (Category A) or 12 months (Category B)
- 6 matching bank statements showing corresponding salary deposits
- Employer letter confirming employment status, gross salary, and permanent contract
- Latest P60 certificate
Accommodation & English
- Tenancy agreement or Land Registry title deed + mortgage statement
- Letter from landlord confirming permission for applicant to reside at the property
- SELT English test certificate at CEFR Level A1 or higher
- TB test certificate from approved IOM clinic (if applicable)
Official Statutory References & Guidance
All requirements, salary floors, maintenance rates, and eligibility criteria on this page are cross-checked against official UK Government legislation, Immigration Rules, and regulatory guidance:
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker Visa Guidance & Overview
Official UK government specifications for employer sponsorship, minimum salary thresholds, and eligibility.
- GOV.UK — Tuberculosis (TB) Screening for UK Visas
List of countries requiring pre-departure chest X-ray screening and approved clinic locations.
- GOV.UK — Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) Calculation
Official annual NHS surcharge fee schedule (£1,035/year adult standard, £776/year discounted rate).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear, authoritative answers to common immigration, visa, and relocation questions.
Applicants from Philippines require: (1) Valid international passport, (2) Valid TB test certificate from an approved IOM clinic in Philippines, (3) English language evidence (SELT or Ecctis certified degree), (4) 28-day continuous financial bank statements, and (5) Specific route documents (such as a valid CAS, Certificate of Sponsorship CoS, or marriage certificate).
Real Immigrant Experiences
Moderated, firsthand insights from immigrants who completed this pathway:
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Applied under Tech Nation exceptional promise route with 3 reference letters from AI founders, GitHub open-source contributions, and media features. Stage 1 endorsement came in 18 days, Stage 2 UKVI clearance took only 2 weeks without needing a sponsor employer.
NHS Registered Nurse Relocation to Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Spouse Visa (Appendix FM) Journey: Meeting Financial Requirements & Relationship Evidence
Applied from Pakistan to join my British citizen husband in Birmingham. We prepared over 80 pages of combined relationship evidence (chat logs, wedding photos, tenancy agreement in UK, 6 months payslips and bank statements). Decision took 12 weeks standard.
Applying for a UK Spouse & Partner Visa (Appendix FM) from Philippines?
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