UK Dependent Visa For Parents
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UK immigration rules permit British citizens or individuals with Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) to sponsor their parents to move and settle in the United Kingdom.
- For most UK visa categories, you can include a dependent in your visa application.
Long Residence Rules
You can include a dependent in your UK visa application for most visa types. If you wish to include a parent, grandparent, or elderly relative, specific criteria must be met:
1. Age Requirement:
- The parent or grandparent must be over 65 years old, unless there are exceptional compassionate circumstances that justify their inclusion.
2. Financial Support:
- The UK-based sponsor must demonstrate the financial ability to support the dependent once they arrive in the UK. This typically involves providing supporting documents such as bank statements or payslips to prove sufficient income or savings.
3. Suitable Accommodation:
- The sponsor must also have adequate housing to accommodate the parent or grandparent in the UK. Our immigration lawyers work closely with local housing assessment officers and can arrange accommodation reports quickly to meet this requirement.
4. Lack of Local Support:
- The dependent must not have any close relatives in their home country who can support them financially. If such support is available, the UK authorities may reject the application.
5. Financial Dependence:
- The parent or grandparent must be largely or entirely financially dependent on the UK sponsor. This means the sponsor must be regularly sending funds to cover all or most of the dependent’s living expenses.
- Meeting the criteria for a parent or elderly dependent visa can be particularly challenging, as it involves detailed and extensive evidence. This category of visa is known for being difficult to secure, making strong documentation and preparation essential.
- To increase your chances of a successful outcome, we strongly recommend seeking professional legal support.
Becoming a British citizen is a significant milestone, providing you with the full rights and responsibilities of being part of the UK.
