Can I bring my family to the UK permanently?

Can I bring my family to the UK permanently?

Foreigners can bring their family members to the UK via different categories of the UK dependant visa. This UK dependant visa covers children, parents, spouses, etc. An applicant can bring their family permanently to the UK only if they are permanent residents of the UK. After living in the UK, an applicant can apply for an indefinite leave to remain (ILR), which allows them to live permanently.

 

 The sponsor to bring their family permanently must have the following:

 

• British citizenship
• Indefinite leave to remain (ILR), or the UK permanent residency
• Protected citizen

 

Different types of the UK Dependency Visa

There are different types of the UK Dependency visa:

 

UK Family Visa- Parent, Spouse, or Child Dependant Visa

British citizens and individuals who are settled in the UK can bring their dependents, such as spouses, parents, and children who are not living with them in the UK. This visa is valid for two years and six months and can be extended later on.

 

Eligibility criteria to bring your family to the UK

 

Here are the eligibility criteria that the sponsor needs to fulfill:

 

• Be above 18 year old
• Be a legal resident of the UK
• Live in the UK

 

Requirements for the UK Parent, Spouse, or Child Dependant Visa

• Legal document to prove the identity as a Spouse and both are age above 18 years
• Documents to prove them as your parents
• Children below 18 years
• Other proof of relationship
• Proof of sponsor financial funds to support them
• English language skills (not applicable for elderly parents)

 

For the first time, the UK Family visas are issued up to 2 years and 9 months. The Family visas can be extended for more 2 years and 6 months, after which they are eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain to be able to reside in the UK permanently.

 

The UK Adult Dependency Relative visa

This visa is an alternative for the sponsor's parents. If they are not eligible for the Parent's visa, they can opt for the UK Adult Dependency Relative visa.

 

Requirements for the UK Adult Dependency Relative visa

The sponsor needs to fulfil the requirements to avail of the UK Adult Dependency visa:

 

• Prove of a legal document of being a family
• Prove they can’t live alone
• Prove that they can’t look after themselves
• Prove that they will be financially supported

 

 With the UK Adult Dependency Relative visa, the applicant can reside in the UK for at least 5 years or the same amount of time the sponsor is living in the UK. Since the Visa sponsor is a permanent resident or citizen, the applicant has permission to stay in the UK indefinitely.

 

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Steps to Apply for the UK Dependant visa

Here are the steps to apply for the UK Dependant visa:

 

Step 1: Check the eligibility criteria

Step 2: Choose the type of the visa

Step 3: Provide the documents

Step 4: Avail the visa.

Step 5: Migrate to the UK.

 

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