Spouse
visa extension
Spouse extension visa applications
to Home Office require
A2 test certificate
A2 Test
A2 SELT | GESE GRADE 3 | ENGLISH TEST FOR VISA EXTENSION You must pass a Secure English Language Test (SELT) in at least CEFR level A2 in Speaking and Listening for:
◗ Family partner (extension), required two and a half years after passing an A1 test ◗ Family parent (extension), required two and a half years after passing an A1 test
Trinity GESE Grade 3 (CEFR A2)
◗ 7 minute speaking and listening test
◗ Provisional results the day after the exam by 9am
◗ Guaranteed digital certificate delivery within 7 days
◗ Speaking & Listening only
A2 SELT - GESE Grade 3 - English Test For Visa Extension
Secure English Language Test (SELT) in at least CEFR level A2 in Speaking & Listening
A2 test is required for Spouse Visa extension.
If you wish to stay in the UK when your initial Spouse visa expires, you can apply for a Spouse Visa renewal or extension. The Spouse Visa extension , like the Spouse visa, lasts for 30 months or 2.5 years.
A2 English Test (SELT) is required for family route Leave to remain applications after 2.5 years in the UK.
Further Leave to Remain (Visa Extension)
Family life as a partner of a Settled person (Spouse/ Partner)
Family life as a parent (Parent of a dependant)
SELT Test for Spouse Visa extension – GESE Grade 3 (A2)
SELT means Secure English Language Tests. These are tests accepted by the UK Visas & Immigration for visa applications where evidence of English language is required.

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