Priority spouse visa timeline + travelling to UK on ETA while pending (lawyer advice + outcome)
Hi all,
Sharing our experience.
Timeline (priority application):
Biometrics: 18 Feb
RFI: 29 March
RFI response: 1 April
Decision: 20 April
RFI asked for:
- Relationship evidence
- Financials (employment letter + bank statements)
- Accommodation support
We provided:
- Photos (incl. wedding/family), WhatsApp logs, travel tickets
- Employer letter confirming salary + bank statements
- Signed tenancy agreement + agent confirmation + deposit/rent proof
- No payslips were requested and we didn’t include them.
Travelling on ETA while visa pending:
We spoke to immigration lawyers.
Their view:
Allowed to travel as a visitor while a spouse visa is pending
Must satisfy genuine visitor test at the border
In our case:
Wife still employed
Approved leave (~3 weeks)
Employment evidence + payslips
Ongoing accommodation
Return travel planned
Thanks all