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Getting visas for family members

Summary

* Getting a visa for your adult family member to join you in the UK * Staying in the UK as the parent of a child who lives here * Extending your family visa * Getting a permanent right to live in the UK if you have a family visa * Check if your child can get a permanent right to live in the UK * Applying for family visas or indefinite leave

Key information

  • Getting visas for your partner and children to live in the UK
  • Getting a visa for your adult family member to join you in the UK
  • Staying in the UK as the parent of a child who lives here
  • Extending your family visa
  • Getting a permanent right to live in the UK if you have a family visa
  • Check if your child can get a permanent right to live in the UK
  • Applying for family visas or indefinite leave
  • * Getting a visa for your adult family member to join you in the UK * Staying in the UK as the parent of a child who lives here * Extending your family visa * Getting a permanent right to live in the UK if you have a family visa * Check if your child can get a permanent right to live in the UK * Applying for family visas or indefinite leave

Practical guidance

  • Source: [Getting visas for family members](https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/immigration/getting-visas-for-family-members/)

Related topics

Family and RelationshipsDivorce and SeparationImmigration

Sources

  • Citizens Advice — [Getting visas for family members](https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/immigration/getting-visas-for-family-members/) — `raw/citizens-advice/immigration-getting-visas-for-family-members.md`

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