Petition · Home Office
Abolish 10 year spouse route and replace with one 5 year route to ILR
Closed
319 signatures
What the petition asks
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.
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.
Timeline
| 3 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
319
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
3 Dec 2025
Closed
3 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 5 Aug 2026.