Expat returning to UK and need advice on Spouse visa

[keithdobson]

I am a UK national and will be returning to UK to live this year.
My Wife is Thai and currently living in Thailand (i'm in UAE)

I was after some advice on the process (or where to look) for getting a visa for my wife when I go back. I will be jobless on my return.

I heard I have to wait 6 months after I get a job to even apply. is this right?

Hope someone can help

[caller]

Probably best to start with this guide on the visa section:

http://thailand-uk.com/forums/showthread.php?14713-How-to-Obtain-a-Settlement-Visa-for-the-UK-(Revised-July-2012)

As a rough guide, you will need an income of £18,600 to be able to demonstrate you can support your wife.

Good luck, lot's of reading to do and your wife will have various tests to pass.

[tudorowen1]

If you have £62500 in savings you could perhaps apply straightaway depending on your circumstances..Your wife will need to pass and English test at A1 level or above and need a TB certificate..
This link will tell you everything you need to know about the Financial requirements..

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/469692/Appendix_FM_1_7_Financial_Requirement_August_2015.pdf

[Benjalmin]

The document that TudorOwen1 has linked to is REALLY useful. Read it, then read it again, then print it and read it and then read it again. I have been doing and discover different approaches, both good and bad each time as I (think I ) understand it a little more.