Applying for Family VISA in the UK: A Guide

There are always guidelines and laws which you have to follow in order to apply for a family visa in any country. As for UK there are restrictions regarding whether you’re paying a family visit or whether you want to join a family who are settled in the UK. If you want to check the types of visa you can apply for then you can read our blog about the main types of visas available in UK.  

If you’re planning to settle in the UK the rules vary depending on the country you belong to and the duration for which your family has been living there and how you are related to them. If your relatives or spouse comes hails from the European Union or EFTA (European Free Trade Association) then the conditions differ. Mostly citizens belonging to the EU are able to move without any restrictions. This is also applicable for spouse and relatives who want to work and live in UK. In addition to that if you’re a passport bearer of St. Kitts and Nevis then you can get free visa access to the UK. The following guide may assist you in your visa application.

Type of Residents You Can Join In The UK

If you do not belong to a EU or EFTA country and neither does your family but they are settled in the UK, then you can apply for a family visa on the following conditions:

• If your partnerlives there.
• If your parents live there and you’re under 18.
• If your kids are there and they are under 18.
• If you’re a dependent adult and your family here wants to look after you.
• If you are here for a long time and want to bring any family member with you who can either be your spouse, your children who are under 18, or any age but are dependent on you.

Time Duration of Visa

• Extended family can also apply for a short trip for about 6 months with a UK standard visitor tourist visa.
• You can extend your visit prior to the expiry of a current UK visa. But the extension can only be up to 28 days if you’re planning to stay in the same place with the same people.
• If you do not qualify to enter or leave the UK because of COVID-19 restrictionsthen you can extend your visit or turn in an application for a family visa.
• You can get your visa in around 12 weeks if you’re applying outside the UK and it takes about 8 weeks if you apply inside UK.

We would recommend you to reach out to immigration solicitors in Wembley, such as our team at Wembley Solicitors. Our efficient and experienced lawyers will offer you any piece of legal advice related to immigration. This can help make your application process easier and quicker. For further updates, contact us at 02034173700 or email us on info@wembleysolicitors.com.