FOI release

Applications for entry clearance visas as a spouse or partner

Published 20 December 2013

FOI release 29362

Period July 2011-June 2012 July 2012-June 2013
Type Family Family
Broad category Family Family
Applicant type All All
Category Family:Partner Family:Partner
Applications 43,634 33,226
Resolved 41,720 39,877
Issued 35,164  
% 7 6
Refused 6,340 14,106
% 1 2
Withdrawn 175 189
Lapsed 41 54

The figures provided have been derived from local management information. They are therefore provisional and subject to changes.