What sort of visa/process for wife

[geezer]

Dear Esteemed members,

My wife is a non-EU national working in Sweden on a work permit. We got married a few months ago in Denmark and have our wedding certificates. I am a British national. Our aim is for her to move her to join me as I have a job and home here.

Having read and re-read I am getting more and more confused; so far I understand

1. Wife needs to do English test (Which one of the so many types confusing!!)
2. Apply using the correct forms (Again some confusion)
3. Pay fees
4. I should have a job (earning above the 20K mark)
5. I have my house (on mortgage)

Also how long is the typical time for this and can the wife work in the UK without another visa or permit if she gets this. And then how long is it for her to get a passport?

Sorry for all the questions, many sleepless nights reading the stuff.

My many many thanks.

[Casa]

Dear Esteemed members,

My wife is a non-EU national working in Sweden on a work permit. We got married a few months ago in Denmark and have our wedding certificates. I am a British national. Our aim is for her to move her to join me as I have a job and home here.

Having read and re-read I am getting more and more confused; so far I understand

1. Wife needs to do English test (Which one of the so many types confusing!!) A1 level English from a UKVI approved test provider.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... entres.pdf
2. Apply using the correct forms (Again some confusion) https://www.gov.uk/join-family-in-uk/eligibility
3. Pay fees £1195 visa fee + £600 NHS surcharge
4. I should have a job (earning above the 20K mark) Minimum income of £18,600 p.a - 6 months payslips + 6 months corresponding bank statements
5. I have my house (on mortgage) Fine. You'll need to submit a copy of your mortgage agreement.

Also how long is the typical time for this and can the wife work in the UK without another visa or permit if she gets this. And then how long is it for her to get a passport? 2.5 years after which she will have to submit an application for a 2.5 year extension before qualifying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) - 5 years in total.
After being granted ILR as the spouse of a British citizen under current rules, your wife would qualify for British citizenship, assuming she meets all the standard requirements. Only after being granted BC (and attending her citizenship ceremony) would she be able to apply for a British passport.

Sorry for all the questions, many sleepless nights reading the stuff.

My many many thanks.

[secret.simon]

Do you, the British citizen, ordinarily reside in the UK or are you exercising treaty rights (by working, for example) in another EEA country, such as Sweden or Denmark?

[geezer]

Dear Esteemed members,

My wife is a non-EU national working in Sweden on a work permit. We got married a few months ago in Denmark and have our wedding certificates. I am a British national. Our aim is for her to move her to join me as I have a job and home here.

Having read and re-read I am getting more and more confused; so far I understand

1. Wife needs to do English test (Which one of the so many types confusing!!) A1 level English from a UKVI approved test provider.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... entres.pdf
2. Apply using the correct forms (Again some confusion) https://www.gov.uk/join-family-in-uk/eligibility
3. Pay fees £1195 visa fee + £600 NHS surcharge
4. I should have a job (earning above the 20K mark) Minimum income of £18,600 p.a - 6 months payslips + 6 months corresponding bank statements
5. I have my house (on mortgage) Fine. You'll need to submit a copy of your mortgage agreement.

Also how long is the typical time for this and can the wife work in the UK without another visa or permit if she gets this. And then how long is it for her to get a passport? 2.5 years after which she will have to submit an application for a 2.5 year extension before qualifying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) - 5 years in total.
After being granted ILR as the spouse of a British citizen under current rules, your wife would qualify for British citizenship, assuming she meets all the standard requirements. Only after being granted BC (and attending her citizenship ceremony) would she be able to apply for a British passport.

Sorry for all the questions, many sleepless nights reading the stuff.

My many many thanks.

Thank you so much for your kind help

[Casa]

Do you, the British citizen, ordinarily reside in the UK or are you exercising treaty rights (by working, for example) in another EEA country, such as Sweden or Denmark?

Important question here from secret.simon. Depending on the answer, it may give you a simpler & far cheaper route to settlement in the U.

[geezer]

Do you, the British citizen, ordinarily reside in the UK or are you exercising treaty rights (by working, for example) in another EEA country, such as Sweden or Denmark?

Important question here from secret.simon. Depending on the answer, it may give you a simpler & far cheaper route to settlement in the U.

Thanks, must have missed this sorry.

I reside and work in the UK, but my wife resides and works in Sweden with a work visa. I am all ears, please do tell

Many thanks

[ohara]

Surinder Singh route.

[CR001]

In addition to user 'ohara' link on the route, this will only work if YOU as the BC exercises treaty rights in another EU member state other than the UK.

Bear in mind also that with Brexit, there is likely insufficient time for your spouse to get PR using this route.