UK Spouse Visa English Language Requirement 2024 - A Detailed Guide

This video will discuss the UK spouse visa English language requirement in 2024.
This video will be relevant for both out-of-country and in-country applications - including spouse visa extensions.
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Timestamps:
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00:00 Introduction
00:14 Aged 65 or over & majority English-speaking nationalities
00:37 Academic qualifications awarded in the UK
00:55 Academic qualifications awarded outside the UK
02:15 Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)
06:21 Exemptions
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Useful links
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Comprehensive UK spouse visa guide for 2024 ➡️ www.migrate.org.uk/spouse-vis...
UK spouse visa English test requirements guide ➡️ www.migrate.org.uk/uk-spouse-...
UK spouse visa processing time guide ➡️ www.migrate.org.uk/spouse-vis...
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Timestamps below:
00:00 Introduction
00:14 Aged 65 or over & majority English-speaking nationalities
00:37 Academic qualifications awarded in the UK
00:55 Academic qualifications awarded outside the UK
02:15 Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)
06:21 Exemptions

[@nayramglorianyarko6427]

How do I reach you if I require further advice and Assistance ?

[@Llionesina]

Hi, do I need to pass an approved language test BEFORE I submit my application?

[@nizzaz]

Hello, would you please confirm why you said you do not recomment booking Academic or General Training? If I book a UKVI Academic at a secure location, my results will be acceptable, right? Do they need to ask for my Visa application number? I don't understand the difference between "secure" and non "secure", could you please explain?

[@JohnJeiJei]

Hi, I'm trying to register for SELT B1 test at LanguageCert for applying for spouse visa from outside UK, but they ask me what type of visa application i'm applying for, and i'm confused.
The end goal is ILR, but they also have FLR, FLR extension, and a bunch of irrelevant others in the drop down. I'm not sure which to select, since i don't want to make a costly mistake for what should be a simple choice. I've searched online, and haven't seen this mentioned anywhere (with regards to the language test). I've contacted LC, and they said contact UK HO..
So, "Further" doesn't really make sense, since i'm not currently on an existing visa, nor am i in the UK, but i'm not applying for ILR either (at least, not directly).
Can you please clarify this requirement?

[@anyyerluc5813]

Hi! I hope you can answer my question. So I took the IELTS B1 in January 2020 and reused it for my spouse and extension visa. But my main concern is if I apply for Indefinite Leave to remain in Year 2026 can I still reuse it? Or should I take it again? Thank you in advance!

[@rajat8754]

Is it going to be an issue that when I applied for new passport I gave details that I am single even though I'm married? It doesn't show anywhere on the passport my marital status but
I have certified and legalised marriage certificate, I will upload for visa application and can show officer on arrival, could I be refused entry because of this or cause any issues?

[@MoneyIdeas603]

I'm a Ugandan applying for a fiance visa. I have a postgraduate degree and our main language of instruction is English. Do I need to do a test or confirmation from Eccits? Sorry I'm so confused. Thank you😮

[@nomannaseer6868]

I already did PTE acedemic ukvi and got overall 55 score . So now i will apply for spouse visa. So this PTE test is acceptable for spouse visa?

[@estefaniagonzalez6343]

Hi! I already took my exam in London Trinity College B1, but I haven’t submitted my application cuz I’m waiting for some documents, I did the exam on December 28, does it have any time span validity? Thank you!

[@MigrateOrgUk]

Hi @estefanigonzalez6343,
Secure English language test results are valid for 2 years. They can, however, also normally be relied on in subsequent applications for reasons discussed in the video.
I hope the above helps.
Kind regards,
The Migrate.org.uk team.