PETITIONOpenPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Abolish 10 year spouse route and replace with one 5 year route to ILR
Provide a single, UK Spouse visa path to ILR for all eligible couples; abolish the 5-year/10-year split and cap renewal costs. We believe this will be fairer.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 316/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 316/100,000
Background
I urge the government to simplify the spouse visa process with a single 5-year route. We believe the current 10-year pathway is unfair, discriminatory, and overly complex, often necessitating expensive legal assistance. A streamlined process could alleviate financial and emotional burdens, promote equality, and enable families to settle and integrate more effectively, allowing spouses to contribute positively to society.