Written Question·Home Office·UIN 119713
Visas: Families
Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 16 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Jayne Kirkham
Labour (Co-op) — Truro and Falmouth
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has assessed the merits of lowering the earnings requirement for a family visa.
Answer
Mike TappThe Minimum Income Requirement (MIR) was raised in April 2024 from £18,600 to £29,000. This was the first time it had been increased since its introduction.To help ensure we reach the right balance and have a solid evidence base for any change, the Migrat...
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