First Migration, talks through the key documents and requirements necessary to apply for this type of visa. What is the spouse visa? The UK spouse visa allows applicants to join their partner and live in the UK for two and a half years. Rules for spouse visa in Canada. You can sponsor your spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner if: they are at least 18 years old. your relationship is genuine (real) and wasn’t entered into just to get permanent resident status in Canada. After the visa process has been completed, and the visa is issued, the spouse can travel to the country.