Immigration and Citizenship
Getting a visa for your adult family member to join you in the UK
Summary
Your parent, grandparent or child might be able to apply for pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme. It's free and easier than applying for a visa. Your adult family member might be able to apply for pre-settled or settled status if you have British or Irish citizenship - or both. When you were born one of your parents must have had either: * British or Irish citizenship - or both * an immigration status that let them live in the UK permanently - for example, indefinite leave to remain You must have been living in the UK by 31 December 2020. Your adult family member can only apply as an adult dependant if they’re your: Your adult family member must need long-term care. For example they might need someone to cook them meals or help them get dressed. Your adult family member must not be able to get or afford the care they need in the country they live in - even with your help. There must be no-one else who could reasonably care for them, like a partner or close relative. Your adult family member can’t apply if they owe £500 or more to the NHS. Your adult family member can only apply for a dependent adult visa if they’re outside the UK. Get help from a specialist.
Key information
- British or Irish citizenship - or both
- an immigration status that let them live in the UK permanently - for example, indefinite leave to remain
- brother or sister aged 18 or over
- £95.55 if you’re single or £150.15 if you live with a partner
- £95.55 if your adult family member is aged 25 or over, or £75.65 if they’re aged under 25
- £87.88 for each child aged under 18 who lives with you
- your housing costs - these are your rent or mortgage payments plus your council tax
- have already been told by the Home Office to leave the UK and never return - this is called a ‘deportation’ or ‘exclusion order’
- lied in a visa application
- didn’t include important information on their application the Home Office needs to know
- were sentenced to prison for 1 year or longer in any country
- have repeatedly broken the law
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Sources
- Citizens Advice — Getting a visa for your adult family member to join you in the UK
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