UK Spouse Visa COVID Concessions: Minimum Income Requirement Guide

During the Coronavirus Pandemic, the UKVI has introduced concessions for UK Spouse Visa applicants who experienced a loss of income, particularly concerning the minimum income requirement. If you’ve experienced a loss of income due to coronavirus up to 31 May 2021, employment income from the period immediately before the loss will be considered, provided the minimum income requirement was met for at least 6 months prior. For furloughed individuals, income will be assessed as 100% of salary. For self-employed individuals, a loss of annual income due to coronavirus between 1 March 2020 and 31 May 2021 will usually be disregarded. These concessions were extended to 31st May 2021 to assist families who fell short of financial requirements due to job losses or pay cuts, affecting spouse entry clearance or extension applications. For example, if Jack, a pharmacist assistant, had his salary halved and was furloughed, the UKVI would consider his income before the loss and treat his furloughed income as 100% of his salary, allowing him to meet the financial requirement for his spouse's visa.