Family & Spouse Visa

Bring Your Family Together.

Family and spouse visa applications involve some of the most complex documentation requirements of any visa category. Our senior consultants handle every stage — from eligibility assessment through to the final grant decision.

Family Migration

Reuniting Sri Lankan Families Across Six Destinations

Whether you are sponsoring a spouse from abroad, joining a family member who has permanent residency, or applying as a dependant alongside a primary visa holder, our senior team manages the full process.

Family and spouse visas are scrutinised heavily by immigration authorities. Genuine relationships must be evidenced with depth and consistency, financial maintenance thresholds must be met precisely, and documentation must be structured to reflect the relationship accurately from the earliest communication to the present.

  • UK Spouse/Partner Visa (PBS Dependent, Family Visa)
  • Canada Spousal Sponsorship (Inland and Outland)
  • Australia Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801 and 309/100)
  • UAE Family Residence Visa (spouse and children)
  • Schengen Family Reunification Visa
  • Dependent visas for children of primary visa holders
  • Parent visit visas with long-stay options
Core Evidence Categories
Proof of genuine relationship — cohabitation, joint accounts, communication records
Marriage certificate / civil partnership certificate (officially attested)
Financial evidence — sponsor meets minimum income requirement
Sponsor's immigration status documentation (BRP, PR card, visa, citizenship)
Accommodation proof for the family in the destination country
Birth certificates for dependent children
Police clearance certificates for all adult applicants
Medical examination (required for most family visa routes)
English language evidence (UK and Australia sponsor/applicant requirements)
Photographs — biometric specification, recent
By Destination

Family Visa Routes Across Our Six Corridors

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United Kingdom
UK Family Visa (Appendix FM)

Spouse/partner of a British citizen or settled person. Applicant must meet the English language requirement (B1 CEFR) and sponsor must meet the £29,000 minimum income threshold (2024+ rules). 2.5 year initial visa leading to indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after 5 years.

8–24 weeks processing NHS surcharge applies
UK Visa Details
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Canada
Spousal Sponsorship (Inland & Outland)

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor a spouse or common-law partner. Inland sponsorship allows the applicant to remain in Canada during processing. Outland sponsorship processes through the Sri Lanka visa office. Processing times vary significantly by route.

12–24 months (outland) Relationship evidence critical
Canada Visa Details
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Australia
Partner Visa (820/801 & 309/100)

Two-stage visa for spouses and de facto partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents. Subclass 309 (offshore) or 820 (onshore) is the temporary stage; 100 or 801 is the permanent stage, granted after 2 years. One of the most document-intensive visa categories globally.

18–36 months total Statutory declaration required
Australia Visa Details
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UAE
UAE Family Residence Visa

UAE residents earning AED 4,000/month (or AED 3,000 + housing allowance) can sponsor a spouse and children. Dependent children can be sponsored up to age 18 (or 21 for full-time students). Parents can also be sponsored under specific conditions. Fast processing compared to Western destinations.

2–4 weeks typically Salary threshold applies
UAE Visa Details
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France / Schengen
Family Reunification Visa (D-Type)

For spouses and dependent children of French citizens or those with long-term French residency. A Schengen D-type (long-stay) visa leads to a residence permit. Requirements include proof of relationship, accommodation, and financial self-sufficiency of the sponsor.

3–6 months processing French language beneficial
Schengen Visa Details
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All Destinations
Dependent Visa for Children

Children under 18 of primary visa holders can apply as dependants simultaneously with or after the main applicant. Each destination has specific age limits, financial maintenance requirements, and documentation standards. Our team handles all family member applications as a coordinated package.

Under 18 (most routes) Birth cert + custody docs
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Why It Matters

Family Visas Are Among the Most Scrutinised

Relationship Evidence Must Be Genuine and Consistent

Authorities are alert to sham relationships and paper marriages. Your evidence of genuine relationship must be consistent, chronological, and cover cohabitation, communication, financial interdependence, and social recognition.

Sponsor Income Thresholds Are Strictly Calculated

UK, Canada, and Australia all impose minimum income thresholds on sponsors. These must be met with the right evidence — salary slips, employment contracts, and tax returns — not just a letter from an employer.

Document Attestation Is Time-Critical

Marriage certificates and birth certificates from Sri Lanka require official attestation — Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then the relevant embassy. This process takes time and must be factored into your application timeline.

Processing Times Are Long — Planning Matters

Canada spousal sponsorship can take 18–24 months from Sri Lanka. Australia partner visas 2–3 years. Starting with a complete, accurate file avoids costly delays caused by missing documents and IRCC/Home Affairs queries.

Ready to Bring Your Family Together?

Book a free assessment and we will identify the most suitable family visa route for your situation and outline exactly what is needed.

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