Reference: FOI-2024-1930

You asked

I would like to kindly request access to the following data regarding migration statistics for foreign spouses of UK citizens who successfully obtain visas to enter/reside in the UK with their family.

Data sets/types/categories/fields to include:

  • Year/Quarter: 2004-2024 (or from the next date/until the most recent date available) Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4

  • Sex/Gender (of spouse/partner joining or accompanying British citizen)

  • Nationality (of spouse/partner joining or accompanying British citizen)

  • Region (of spouse/partner joining or accompanying British citizen)

  • Reason for entry and/or Visa Type Group (only those related to the purpose of joining or accompanying a British spouse in the UK)

  • Reason for entry and/or Visa Type (only those related to the purpose of joining or accompanying a British spouse in the UK)

  • Reason for entry and/or Visa Type Subgroup (only those related to the purpose of joining or accompanying a British spouse in the UK)

  • Applicant Type (All, Dependant, Main Applicant)

  • Case Outcome: "ISSUED" only

  • Applications

We said

Thank you for your Freedom of Information request. 

The Office for National Statistics does not collect or publish data on entry clearance tables. Our work covers Long-Term International Migration, rather than visas issued.

Your query would be best placed with the Home Office:

Email: public.enquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk 

FOI requests: foirequests@homeoffice.gov.uk 

Telephone: 020 7035 4848