The UK dependent Visa enables individuals to move to the UK to reunite with family members residing there. This visa is available to spouses, partners, children, parents, or relatives requiring long-term care, allowing them to stay with their family in the UK for over six months.
Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements and provide proof of their relationship and financial means. You can apply for this visa from outside the UK or extend your stay if you are already in the UK on a family visa.
A UK Dependent Visa is required to live with a family member in the UK for more than six months. You can apply for this visa to join your:
To apply for a UK Family Visa, both you and your spouse or partner must be at least 18 years old. Your spouse or partner in the UK must meet one of the following criteria:
Additionally, both you and your spouse or partner must intend to live together permanently in the UK after the visa is granted.
With a UK Family Visa, you can stay in the UK for up to 2 years and 9 months. If you are entering as a fiancé, fiancée, or proposed civil partner, the visa allows you to stay for 6 months, after which you must apply for an extension.
The time it takes to process a UK Family Visa application depends on where you apply and whether specific requirements are met:
For faster processing, you may have the option to pay for super-priority service.
You can include your children as dependents on your UK Dependent Visa application if they meet the following criteria:
A child is considered to be living an independent life if, for example, they have moved out, married, or started their own family.
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