Why do people come to the UK? (4) For family reasons
Published 24 May 2018
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Data relate to the year ending March 2018 and all comparisons are with the year ending March 2017, unless indicated otherwise.
This section contains data on:
- Family-related Entry clearance visas
For figures on Family-related grants of settlement as well as residence documentation issued to EEA nationals and their family members see ‘How many people continue their stay in the UK?’. Data on the family reunion category can be found in this edition’s ‘How many people do we grant asylum or protection to?’ section.
We provide a more detailed commentary on an annual basis. This is included in ‘Immigration Statistics, April to June 2017’.
1. Key facts
The combined total number of Family-related visas granted, including EEA Family permits granted to non-EEA nationals, and visas granted to dependants of other visa holders (excluding visitors) fell by 1% to 134,789 in the year ending March 2018.
2. Family immigration
2.1 Family-related visas
The number of Family-related visas granted in the year ending March 2018 increased by 6% compared with the previous year.
Trends in Family-related visa granted, by visa type, year ending March 2017 to year ending March 2018
| Year ending March 2017 | Year ending March 2018 | Change | Percentage change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family-related visas granted | 38,463 | 40,611 | +2,148 | +6% |
| of which: | ||||
| Partners | 30,068 | 32,192 | +2,124 | +7% |
| Children1 | 2,440 | 2,351 | -89 | -4% |
| Other dependants | 5,955 | 6,068 | +113 | +2% |
| Dependants on other visas (excl. Visitor visas) | 64,506 | 65,968 | +1,462 | +2% |
| EEA Family permits granted | 33,437 | 28,210 | -5,227 | -16% |
| Total | 136,406 | 134,789 | -1,617 | -1% |
Source:
Table vi 01 q (Entry clearance visas tables, volume 1).
Table note:
- Family-related visas issued to children do not include children of a parent given limited leave to enter or remain in the UK for a probationary period prior to December 2017. These are included as ‘Dependants on other visas (excl. Visitor visas)’.
2.2. Long-term trends in family immigration
Family-related visas granted1, 2008 to year ending March 2018
Source:
Table vi 04 q (Entry clearance visas tables, volume 1).
Chart note:
- Includes all dependants (such as dependants for work and study), but excludes visitors.
3. Data tables
Data on family immigration can be found in the following tables:
Visas tables volume 1
Visas tables volume 2
Visas tables volume 3
Admissions tables
Extensions tables
Settlement tables