The UK government’s decision to keep the minimum income requirement (MIR) for British citizens and permanent residents sponsoring foreign spouses or partners at £29,000 per year has sparked renewed debate.
The increase from the previous threshold of £18,600, which came into effect in April 2024, according to DAAD Scholarship, has raised concerns about its impact on families and the wider economy.
An independent review of the policy, according to reports, is scheduled for June 2025.