Media type · Financial evidence provided by the sponsoring partner
Sponsor income
The income or savings the sponsoring partner must show to support a spouse visa.
Key facts
| What it is | Financial evidence provided by the sponsoring partner |
|---|---|
| Who sets it | The destination immigration authority |
| Check before paying | Which income counts, the period covered, savings rules and whether the applicant’s income is included |
Evidence, not just a number
A threshold is met with documents: payslips, tax records, bank statements and employer letters. Gaps, irregular income or a recent change of job can complicate the case even when the annual figure looks sufficient.
Savings may be counted differently from income, sometimes with a divisor or a holding period. Read the formula and apply it consistently across the application.
Frequently asked questions
Does overtime count?
Often, if it is regular and evidenced. The route’s guidance decides, and case officers may look at the pattern rather than one year’s total.
Can a third party sponsor?
Some routes allow it, many do not. Check the specific rules before relying on someone else’s income.