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