When applying for a UK Spouse Visa, you must prove that your sponsoring partner meets the minimum income requirement of £29,000 per year. If the sponsor is employed, specific financial documents are required to show consistent and verifiable income.
How to meet UK Spouse Visa financial requirements if you’re employed? 7 things you need to know
Below is a checklist of the UK Spouse Visa financial documents for employed persons:
1. Payslips: How many payslips do you need for a spouse visa?
You must include at least 6 months of consecutive payslips from the sponsor’s current employer.
Payslips must show: name, employer, salary, tax deductions, and payment dates.
The income shown must meet or exceed the £29,000 annual threshold.
If the sponsor has worked for their employer for less than 6 months, they must still show:
Current payslips, and
Proof that their gross annual salary meets the requirement.
UK Spouse Visa financial documents for self-employed sponsors
2. Bank statements
Provide bank statements for the same 6-month period that show the sponsor’s salary being paid in.
Payments on the bank statements must match the payslips.
The account can be in the sponsor’s name or a joint account with the applicant.
3. Employer letter
A letter from the sponsor’s employer is required. It must be on official letterhead and include:
Sponsor’s job title and employment start date.
Confirmation of employment type (permanent, fixed-term, or contract).
Sponsor’s gross annual salary.
Confirmation that the payslips are genuine and accurate.
This letter helps confirm the stability of the sponsor’s income.
4. P60 or tax documents (Recommended)
While not always mandatory, including the most recent P60 or tax summary helps support your income evidence.
It shows your total income for the tax year and matches the payslips.
It strengthens your application by proving long-term employment.
5. Employment contract
Attach a copy of the sponsor’s employment contract, especially if they’ve been employed for less than 6 months.
The contract should clearly state the job title, salary, and working hours.
It proves the job is genuine and ongoing.
6. Can you use two different incomes to meet the income requirement? (if needed)
If the sponsor’s income alone does not reach £29,000, you can combine it with cash savings.
Minimum savings needed: £88,500, held for at least 6 months.
Provide bank statements showing the funds clearly.
7. General rules for financial documents
All documents must be in English or come with a certified translation.
Dates, amounts, and employer details must be consistent across all evidence.
Do not submit photocopies unless specifically allowed — always provide clear scans or originals.
Summary: Employed sponsor financial requirements
Document | Purpose |
6 months’ payslips | Prove regular income meets £29,000+ |
6 months’ bank statements | Confirm salary payments |
Employer letter | Verify job, salary, and employment status |
P60 / tax record | Support income evidence |
Employment contract | Confirm job terms and salary |
(Optional) Savings statements | Combine savings with income if needed |
By submitting these financial documents, you show the Home Office that your sponsor earns enough to support you in the UK without public funds. Providing accurate and well-organised evidence is the key to a smooth UK spouse visa approval.
