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[ruby123]

hi, i know the limit for applying for spouse visa is 18,600 but does this mean you have to be working and have that income or have it in savings?   if i am on income support and child benefit and i have that amount or over can we still apply for a spouse visa outside the uk?  also do i have to prove i have this amount of income for the 5 years it takes for my partner to stay here permanently? thank you

[Victoria]

You need to read the rules. Benefits will almost certainly not count and savings need to be significantly more.

[ruby123]

thanks victoria, does that mean when i find work again (i lost my job not long ago) that tax credit wouldnt be included?  also, if family help out by helping sponsor is this allowed?  sorry i have difficulty understanding the pages on uk border agency and cant call anywhere with it being saturday

[Victoria]

Third party support is not counted.

[ruby123]

thanks for your help victoria,hope you  have a lovely day