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UK Government's Revised Spouse Visa Income Requirements In a notable policy shift, the UK government has reconsidered its plan to significantly increase the Minimum Income Requirement (MIR) for spouse or partner visas, opting for a more phased approach. The developments were revealed today (21.12.2023). Incremental Adjustment to Minimum Income Requirement: * MIR to gradually increase, starting with a rise to £29,000 in Spring 2024. * Departure from the originally proposed £38,700 to provide predictability and ease the impact on affected families. * Staged implementation progressed to the 40th percentile (£34,500) and eventually reached the 50th percentile (£38,700), aligning with the general skilled worker threshold. Additional Changes for Families: * Elimination of the separate child element in the MIR to address concerns and ensure consistency. * British nationals are treated equally, with migrants meeting the General Skilled Worker threshold, irrespective of having sponsored children. Exemptions and Clarity for Existing Visa Holders: * Individuals with existing visas in the UK are exempted from the heightened threshold. * Those holding a family visa within the five-year partner route or applying before the MIR increase are unaffected. * The exemption extends to children seeking to join or accompany their parents. * Individuals on a different route applying to switch to the five-year partner route post-MIR increase subject to the new requirement.