Spouse & Partner Sponsorship

Spouse Sponsorship

Sponsor your legally married spouse for permanent residence:

• Legal Marriage - Must be legally married under ToadVille Bay or foreign law
• Marriage Certificate - Provide official marriage certificate with translation
• Proxy/Telephone Marriages - Generally not accepted unless consummated
• Same-Sex Marriage - Fully recognized and eligible for sponsorship
• Multiple Marriages - Only one spouse can be sponsored at a time
• Previous Divorces - Must provide divorce certificates from previous marriages

Common-Law Partner Sponsorship

Sponsor your common-law partner with whom you've lived for 12+ months:

• 12-Month Requirement - Must have lived together continuously for at least 12 months
• Marriage-Like Relationship - Committed relationship similar to marriage
• Proof of Cohabitation - Joint bank accounts, lease agreements, bills
• Temporary Separations - Brief separations for work/family don't break continuity
• Social Recognition - Present yourselves as a couple to family/friends
• Financial Interdependence - Shared financial responsibilities and support

Conjugal Partner Sponsorship

For partners in committed relationships who cannot live together or marry:

• Exceptional Circumstances - Immigration barriers, legal restrictions, etc.
• 12-Month Relationship - In relationship for at least 12 months
• Cannot Marry - Legal, religious, or social barriers to marriage
• Cannot Live Together - Immigration status prevents cohabitation
• Significant Degree of Attachment - Similar to spouse/common-law relationship
• Higher Evidence Standard - More documentation required to prove relationship

Sponsor Eligibility Requirements

To sponsor your spouse or partner, you must:

• Be 18 or Older - Must be at least 18 years of age
• ToadVille Bay Status - Be a citizen or permanent resident
• Live in ToadVille Bay - Or plan to return when your partner becomes a PR
• Financial Requirements - Meet minimum income and sign undertaking
• No Criminal Record - No serious criminal convictions
• Not in Default - No outstanding immigration loans or support payments
• Previous Sponsorships - Must have fulfilled any previous undertakings
• Not Receiving Social Assistance - Except for disability benefits

Application Steps

Complete process for sponsoring your spouse or partner:

1. Check Eligibility - Ensure you and your partner meet all requirements
2. Gather Documents - Collect relationship proof, identity documents, forms
3. Complete Forms - Fill out sponsorship and permanent residence applications
4. Pay Fees - Submit TB$1,080 in government fees
5. Submit Application - Send complete package to processing center
6. Acknowledgment - Receive confirmation and application number
7. Biometrics - Sponsored person provides fingerprints and photo
8. Medical Exam - Sponsored person completes medical examination
9. Background Checks - Police certificates and security screening
10. Interview - May be required to verify relationship authenticity
11. Decision - Receive final decision and landing documents

Processing Timeline & What to Expect

Understanding the process after you apply:

• Processing Time - 12-15 months for most applications
• Application Review - Initial completeness check (30-60 days)
• Eligibility Assessment - Review of sponsor and applicant eligibility
• Relationship Assessment - Verification of genuine relationship
• Background Checks - Security, criminality, and medical clearances
• Interview - Required if relationship authenticity questioned
• Decision - Approval, refusal, or request for additional information
• Landing - Final step to become permanent resident

Fees & Costs

• Sponsorship Fee - TB$75 (sponsor application)
• Principal Applicant Fee - TB$475 (sponsored person)
• Right of Permanent Residence Fee - TB$500 (if approved)
• Biometrics Fee - TB$85 per person
• Medical Exam - TB$200-TB$400 (varies by country)
• Police Certificates - Varies by country (TB$20-TB$100)
• Translation Costs - TB$50-TB$150 per document
• Total Estimated Cost - TB$1,400-TB$1,800

Tips for a Strong Application

• Document Everything - Provide extensive proof of your relationship
• Tell Your Story - Include detailed relationship history and timeline
• Include Photos - Pictures together at different times and places
• Third-Party Evidence - Letters from family and friends who know your relationship
• Financial Records - Joint accounts, shared expenses, insurance beneficiaries
• Communication Records - Phone logs, emails, messages during separations
• Travel Records - Visits to each other's countries
• Be Honest - Disclose any previous relationships, marriages, or issues