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Introduction of English language requirement for partners applying in Cambodia
12 September 2012
From 1 October 2012 the English Language requirement exemption which has been in place for partners applying to settle in the UK from Cambodia will be removed. From this date, if you are a non-European migrant applying in Cambodia and you want to enter or remain in the UK as the partner of a British citizen or a person settled in the UK, you will need to show that you can speak and understand English.
You must demonstrate 1 of the following:
- that you are a national of a majority English-speaking country; or
- you have passed an English language test approved by us at the appropriate level; or
- you hold a degree that was taught in English and is equivalent to a UK bachelors degree or above.
This requirement will apply if you are applying as the husband, wife, civil partner, unmarried partner, same-sex partner, fiance(e) or prospective civil partner of a UK citizen or a person settled in the UK.
If you are using an approved English language test to meet this requirement, you must demonstrate English language ability at A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (speaking and listening).
You will be required to provide evidence with your application that you have passed an acceptable English test with 1 of our approved test providers.
Currently there is only 1 approved test provider in Cambodia. You can find details of this provider on the Springboard4Cambodia website.
You can find further guidance on the English language requirement page. You can also download a full list of approved English language test providers from the related documents on that page.