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Do you submit your spouse's application for the Long Stay (O-A) visa immediately after the primary visa, or wait for approval?

Aug 16, 2025
7 days ago
Carlton *******
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Hello, When applying for the Long Stay (O-A) visa, do you submit the spouse’s application directly after submitting the primary visa or wait until the primary is approved? Thanks in advance.
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When applying for the Long Stay (O-A) visa, you must wait until the primary visa is approved before submitting the spouse’s application, as the approved Non-OA visa serves as the basis for the spousal application.
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Graham ******
You need the approved Non-OA as the basis
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