Petition · Home Office
Reduce spouse visa income requirement from £29k to £20k
Closed
348 signatures
What the petition asks
Lower the spouse-visa income requirement to £20,000 to reflect real UK wages. We ask the Government to protect the right of British citizens to live with their families, uphold the UK’s principles of fairness and family unity, and ensure immigration rules do not contradict those values.
We believe the current £29,000 minimum income requirement stops many British citizens from living with their spouses, despite paying tax and contributing to the UK. It can cause emotional, social and financial harm and pushes people to work excessive hours, affecting health and wellbeing. We believe a £20,000 requirement better reflects real incomes, supports a healthy work–life balance and aligns immigration rules with the UK’s values of fairness and family life..
Timeline
| 14 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
348
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
14 Jan 2026
Closed
14 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 5 Aug 2026.