# Partner visa processing time from India

How long the Partner visa (spouse, civil partner, unmarried partner) takes from India right now: the standard service, priority and super priority where offered, and what slows Indian files.

Source: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/spouse-visa/processing-time · Updated 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024 · UK Visa Desk, a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, Patiala, India. WhatsApp +91 91155 80911, Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

Standard 12 weeks; priority 30 working days; super priority not offered. UKVI figures as of 2026-09-09, verified 2026-10-08. Settlement (family) visas: 12 weeks standard; priority settlement service gives a decision usually within 30 working days. Super priority is not offered for settlement entry clearance.

## FAQ
**What is the total cost of a UK spouse visa from India in 2026?**
The Home Office fee is £2,064 plus £3,105 health surcharge for the 33-month visa, so £5,169 before the TB test, the A1 English test, VFS add-ons and any priority fee. Our fee calculator converts the total to rupees at today's rate.

**My husband earns less than £29,000. Can we still apply?**
Yes, if cash savings cover the gap: £16,000 plus 2.5 times the shortfall, held for 6 months in either partner's name. On £24,000 income the shortfall is £5,000, so you need £28,500 in savings. Use the spouse income checker to run your own figures.

**Does the £18,600 rule still apply to anyone?**
Only to people who were already on the partner route before 11 April 2024, when they extend or settle. A first application from India today must meet £29,000. The Migration Advisory Committee suggested £23,000 to £25,000, but the government has not changed the rule.

Full guide: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/spouse-visa.md

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