Spouses and Partners
Cambridge English exams accepted by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) for visa applications for spouses and civil partners
The following Cambridge English qualifications have been recognised by the UK Border Agency for the language requirement in this category.
Candidates who wish to apply for a UK visa should check for more information on UK immigration policies and procedures, including English language requirements, at the UKBA website, before entering for an exam.
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
- Cambridge English: First (FCE)
- Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET)
- Cambridge English: Key (KET) (including CEFR Level A1 certificates)
- Cambridge English: Business Preliminary (BEC Preliminary)
- Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage)
- Cambridge English: Business Higher (BEC Higher)
- Cambridge English: Legal (ILEC)
- Cambridge English: Financial (ICFE)
- BULATS Online (certificated version) – A1
- IELTS – bandscore 4.0 and above
- ESOL Skills for Life Speaking and Listening – Entry 1 and above
We hope you find this information helpful. For further information on visa requirements please visit the UKBA website.
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