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Family Visa

Reunite with your loved ones in the UK. Expert guidance across all family reunion visa categories.

Processing
8–12 weeks
Duration
Varies
OGS Rate
98%

Visa Overview

The UK Family Visa covers a range of routes enabling family members to join or remain with their British citizen or settled relatives in the UK. Routes include dependent children, adult dependent relatives, parents of a child in the UK, and other family members.

Family visa applications require careful preparation of relationship evidence and financial documentation. Our OISC advisors have extensive experience across all family reunion routes and will guide you to the right route for your specific circumstances.

Eligibility Requirements

Relationship to Sponsor

Must be a child, parent, grandparent or other qualifying family member of a settled UK person.

Dependency Requirement

Adult dependent relatives must demonstrate they require long-term personal care from UK sponsor.

Financial Requirement

Sponsor must demonstrate ability to financially support family member without public funds.

Accommodation

Suitable accommodation available in the UK for all family members.

Age Requirements

Children under 18 applying to join a parent; adult children have separate criteria.

No Recourse to Public Funds

Applicants must agree not to claim most public funds on arrival.

Required Documents

Valid Passports (all applicants)

Current passports for each family member applying.

Proof of Relationship

Birth certificates, adoption orders, marriage certificates as applicable.

Sponsor's Financial Evidence

Bank statements, payslips, employer letter proving income.

Accommodation Evidence

Tenancy agreement, mortgage statement or letter from property owner.

Dependency Evidence (if applicable)

Medical evidence, care needs assessment or professional reports.

Sponsor's Immigration Status

British passport, BRP card, share code for EUSS status.

Key Benefits

Reunite with family members in the UK
Right to study in the UK (children)
Access to NHS healthcare
Pathway to settlement after qualifying period
Family unity in a safe, stable environment
Support through every step from OGS advisors

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the Adult Dependent Relative route allows parents or grandparents to join their UK-settled child/grandchild if they require long-term personal care that is not available in their home country.

Children under 18 of British citizens or settled persons can apply to join their parent(s) in the UK. The child must not be leading an independent life.

Dependent children are usually granted leave in line with the parent's visa. Adult relatives may receive 2.5 years initially, with the option to extend.

Yes — each child requires their own visa application, though they can be submitted concurrently and we can manage all applications together.

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