{"id":14932,"date":"2025-01-08T18:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T12:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/?p=14932"},"modified":"2025-01-08T18:05:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T12:35:00","slug":"family-visa-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/visa\/family-visa-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for Family Visa UK? Here is a Guide for You!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A family visa UK is a visa that allows a person to live with their family in the <strong>UK.<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>That is, the <strong>visa<\/strong> can be applied to stay with the spouse\/ partner, fianc\u00e9\/fianc\u00e9e, proposed civil partner, parent, relative, or child in the UK. The visa is for those seeking to stay in the UK for more than 6 months. Moreover, a visa extension is available to live with the same person for 28 more days. Keep reading to learn more about what is a family visa UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-family-visa-uk\"><span id=\"what-is-a-family-visa-uk\">What is a Family Visa UK?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A visa that is granted to people who have a family in the UK. Additionally, the applicant must want to stay with his\/her family for more than 6 months. To apply for UK settlement with the family or to get an \u2018indefinite leave to remain\u2019 it is important to live in the UK for a certain period of time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"826\"  height=\"551\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Applying for Family Visa UK? Here is a Guide for You!\"  class=\"wp-image-23775 pk-lazyload\"  style=\"width:512px;height:auto\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/cdnbloglearn.leverageedu.com\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-15.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/22061124\/image-15.png 826w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/22061124\/image-15-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/22061124\/image-15-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/22061124\/image-15-380x253.png 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/22061124\/image-15-800x534.png 800w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"family-visa-uk-types\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family Visa UK Types&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To know what is a family visa Uk you must know the different types. There are different family visa UK types.&nbsp; The type of family visa you can get can depend on the personal circumstances and the relationship you have with the sponsoring person. Below we have provided the different types of family visas:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spouse visa: <\/strong>A spouse visa is given to those wanting to join their partner in the UK. The partner of spouse has to be a British citizen, a refugee, a settled person, or a person under humanitarian protection. The relationship with the partner must be a civil partnership or a relationship by marriage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parent Visa: <\/strong>A parent visa is given to the parents of British citizens\/permanent residents (lived more than 7 years in the UK). However, the child must be younger than 18 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Child Visa: <\/strong>A UK-settled person\u2019s child can apply for this visa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family Visa<\/strong> (adult requiring long-term care by a relative):&nbsp; This visa can be issued by a relative (British citizen, settled person, etc) to take care of a person above the age of 18 suffering from a disability or medical condition, or who has become old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Settle in the UK if Your Partner Dies: <\/strong>&nbsp;A deceased partner\u2019s dependents <strong>wanting to remain the UK <\/strong>can apply for this. However, you must have a family visa related to the deceased sponsor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-family-visa-uk-extension-nbsp\"><span id=\"family-visa-uk-extension\">Family visa UK extension&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who are already on a family visa can apply for a visa extension. However, the visa extension is only given for a duration of 28 days to stay with the family member.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-switching-to-a-family-visa-uk\"><span id=\"switching-to-a-family-visa-uk\">Switching to a family visa UK<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is possible to switch to a family visa UK if a person wants to stay with their family member in the UK. For example, child, parent, or spouse\/partner. However, switching to a family visa must be done before the current visa expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\">Know About <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/visa\/uk-spouse-visa\/\"><strong>UK Spouse Visa 2023: Fees, Documents, Rules<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exceptional-circumstances-nbsp\"><span id=\"exceptional-circumstances\">Exceptional Circumstances&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In certain exceptional circumstances, it is possible to apply for UK settlement. For example, to stay with a parent, child, partner\/spouse. For example, if you were a victim of domestic abuse, or your partner died.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-requirements\"><span id=\"eligibility-requirements\">Eligibility Requirements <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What is a family visa UK eligibility criteria?To be eligible for this type of visa you must have any of the following. However, it is important to note that the applicant must have proof of a genuine relationship with the family member<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must have a partner\/spouse\/relative of a UK citizen or settled person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be a dependent spouse\/close reactive\/partner who has a valid entry to the UK<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A family member of a UK citizen, and is looking for a temporary visit&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Student Life in UK | Study in UK | Leverage Edu\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p50yCvonDrs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-documents-required\"><span id=\"documents-required\">Documents Required<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What is a family visa UK documents? The following are the documents required for a family visa UK application. These documents have to be ready to make the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-income-proof\"><span id=\"income-proof\">Income Proof<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The income proof has to be provided by those who want to settle in the UK.&nbsp; That is an <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/blog\/evidence-of-financial-support\/\"><strong>income proof<\/strong><\/a> of&nbsp; \u00a318,600 a year (the combined income of the applicant and their partner. An additional amount of \u00a33,800 a year for the 1st child, and \u00a32,400 a year for every other child after the 1st child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-the-language-requirements\"><span id=\"meet-the-language-requirements\">Meet the language requirements<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>That is, the applicant must present proof of English language proficiency. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/tests\/ielts-exam\/\"><strong>IELTS<\/strong><\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/tests\/toefl\/\"><strong>TOEFL,<\/strong><\/a> among others<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-application-cost\"><span id=\"application-cost\">Application Cost<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of a family visa UK for those applying from outside and inside the UK are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Particulars&nbsp;<\/td><td>Apply in the UK<\/td><td>Apply outside the UK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost for each dependant added to your application<\/td><td>\u00a31,846 for each person<\/td><td>\u00a31,048 for each person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost of joining your partner, parent, or child<\/td><td>\u00a31,846&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u00a31,048<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\">Check the T<strong>ypes of UK Visa for India Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply-for-a-family-visa-uk\"><span id=\"how-to-apply-for-a-family-visa-uk\">How to Apply for a Family Visa UK?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What is a family visa UK application process? To apply for a family visa follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the official website of the UK government&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, go to the page \u2018Family visas: apply, extend or switch\u2019&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, select from the options provided &#8211; For example, Apply as a partner or spouse, apply as a parent, apply as a child, apply as an adult coming to be cared for by a relative, apply on the basis of your private life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check if you are meeting the eligibility criteria&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, apply for this visa by filling out the required information and uploading the relevant documents&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-information-required\"><span id=\"information-required\">Information Required<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To receive a family visa, the following information must be provided:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name, dates of birth, <strong>and current passport<\/strong> or other valid travel document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must have copies of the photo page, and visa stamps in your previous<strong> passport<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must have copies of biometric resident permit (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record of previous immigration applications&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details of any criminal record&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National insurance number (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parent&#8217;s date of birth, and nationality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of a TB test certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A blank page in the passport for the visa stamp<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\">Know <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/uk-visa-application\/\"><strong>How to Make a UK Visa Application?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-family-visa-uk-results-nbsp\"><span id=\"family-visa-uk-results\">Family Visa UK Results&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know what is a family visa UK application process.The results of the family visa application will be received by the applicant within 24 weeks. By paying an additional 1,000 for the super-priority service. The decision regarding the visa can be received faster. However, it is not possible to receive priority on the visa application decision if the applicant is applying as an adult coming to be cared for by a relative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"latest-changes-to-family-and-migration-rules-for-family-work-visas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest Changes to Family and Migration Rules for Family &amp; Work Visas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year, in December James Cleverly, the Home Secretary announced changes to the visa rules. The changes are described as a \u2018\u20195 point plan\u2019\u2019 and were introduced to reduce immigration. On 21st December further changes were announced. These changes have come into effect as per the 2 sets of revisions to the Immigration rules released on February 19th and March 14th respectively. The 5 changes are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The social care workers are not permitted to bring the dependents along with them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The skilled worker visa baseline salary has been increased from&nbsp; \u00a326,200 to \u00a338,700. The going rate salary for each job has also increased.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The jobs list in which it was possible to sponsor a person for a skilled worker visa has also been reduced. The immigration salary list has also been renamed&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moreover, the minimum income to sponsor a spouse or partner for the visa has also increased from \u00a318,60- \u00a329,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meanwhile, the graduate visa, which grants 2 year non-sponsored work for international students graduating from UK universities is currently under review.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1723119321632\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is it hard to get a family visa in the UK?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The difficulty of family visas in the UK varies from case to case. It can be difficult to get a family visa in the UK for an adult-dependent relative visa. The cost of such visas is high too (\u00a33,000). However, different rules may apply if a partner is sponsoring the visa.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1723119346770\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can a family apply together for a UK visa?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The first person in the family to apply can get a family linking code to connect all the relevant applications. Later on, the family members can apply the same code to receive the UK visa.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1723119427666\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How long does a family visa take in the UK?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The decision regarding the family visa can take approximately 24 weeks. To receive the decision faster, candidates can apply for a faster visa.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1736356373326\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difference between a family visa and a dependent visa?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is a huge difference between a family visa and a dependent visa in the UK. A family visa refers to the visa that a family member of a UK citizen or a permanent resident can apply for. On the other hand, a dependent visa refers to the visa that the family members of a foreign citizen can apply for. For example, family members of those with a work visa or a student visa.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1736356391328\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I bring my sister to the UK permanently?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. You can bring your sister to the UK. That is if you are a UK citizen, permanent resident or someone with pre-settled status. You can bring your sister if she is below the age of 18, have a disability or illness.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1736356408499\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which family members can move to UK with you?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Your immediate family members can move in with you to the UK. For example, your spouse or children. You can bring your family members for an extended period of time. That is 6 months or more. You can also bring your relatives, finance, or proposed civil partner.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1736356423049\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the new rule for UK spouse visa?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As per the new rules for the UK spouse visa, the minimum amount of money required has been increased. The amount was raised to EUR 29,000. The UK spouse visa allow eligible foreign nationals to live and join their partner in the UK. However, the partner has to be permanent resident or a citizen of Britian.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Relevant Reads:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/visa\/family-visa-uk\/\"><strong>Applying for Family Visa UK? 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