Compulsory English Language Tests For UK Will Be Implemented From 29 Nov 2010

27 Jul 2010

Earlier, there was an announcement by the UK government regarding introduction of compulsory English language tests for all non-European migrants wishing to come to UK to join or marry their settled partner.

UK Border Agency has announced that the plans will be implemented from 29 November 2010. So, any migrant who wants to enter UK or remain in the UK as the partner of a British citizen or a person settled in UK need to show that they speak and understand English by taking an English language test with one of Border Agency’s approved test providers.

The new rules will apply to anyone applying as the husband, wife, civil partner, unmarried partner, same-sex partner, fiance(e) or proposed civil partner of a British citizen or a person settled in UK. They will be compulsory for people applying from within the UK as well as visa applicants from overseas.