To qualify for a UK Adult Dependant Visa, applicants must be located outside the UK and require long-term care from a parent, grandchild, sibling, or child permanently residing in the UK.
Sponsoring Relative’s Citizenship:
Settlement Status:
EU / EEA Status:
Refugee or Humanitarian Protection:
The applicant must be a close relative of the UK-based person, falling into one of the following categories:
For a comprehensive understanding of the application process, please contact us for a free consultation regarding your UK Adult Dependant Relative Visa application.
The Adult Dependant visa does not extend eligibility to bring cousins, nephews, or nieces to the UK. This limitation arises from the family visa scheme, which exclusively caters to immediate family members, including parents, children, grandchildren, and grandparents.
For guidance on the immigration options available for your cousin, nephew, or niece, consult with our expert immigration solicitors. Arrange a free telephone consultation with our immigration lawyers by calling +44 (0) 121 572 8126 or reaching out via email at immigrations@ausuk.co.uk.
The comprehensive guidelines from the Home Office outline specific criteria that applicants must fulfil to be eligible for the UK Adult Dependant Relative Visa.
An eligible dependant relative is an individual who:
The applicant must demonstrate a genuine need for extended assistance with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and cooking due to age, illness, or disability. Substantive evidence must be provided to establish their incapacity to carry out daily tasks independently.
Applicants must not have access to a nearby individual who can provide the necessary level of care. This includes immediate family members and other potential caregivers like family friends, neighbours, or professionals associated with care homes.
The Home Office scrutinises whether the individual coming to the UK has access to suitable living accommodation owned or occupied by the sponsor. Assurance is required that adding another person to the household will not breach regulations on overcrowding and public health. Additionally, the caregiver must have sufficient funds for at least 5 years to provide care without public funds.
Applicants must meet the suitability requirements for entry and residence in the UK, ensuring that their presence aligns with the public good. This involves considering the applicant’s conduct, character, associations, and any criminal convictions.
For further information or assistance, contact our experienced immigration lawyers for a free telephone consultation at +44 (0) 121 572 8126 or via email at immigrations@ausuk.co.uk.
Prepare Required Information and Documents: Gather documents proving the applicant’s need for long-term care and the sponsor’s financial means and accommodation.
Complete the Adult Dependant Relative Visa Application Form Online: Fill out the online application form.
Complete Appendix 12 VAF4A: Provide the required supplementary documentation.
Payment of Fees: Pay the prescribed fee.
Submit Required Evidence: Submit necessary supporting documents.
Book a Biometric Appointment: Schedule a biometric appointment at the nearest visa application centre.
Attend Biometric Appointment: Attend the biometric appointment for photo and fingerprint scanning.
Await Decision: Wait for a decision on your application.
The processing period typically spans 12 weeks. For expedited decisions, applicants can use the super-priority service for an additional fee of £800, promising a decision by the end of the next working day.
Successful applicants are granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
Refusals may occur for various reasons, such as the applicant’s ability to access required care in their home country or the sponsor’s lack of financial means or appropriate accommodation.
For assistance with refusals, contact our immigration solicitors at +44 (0) 121 572 8126 or via email at immigrations@ausuk.co.uk.
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