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Information about the SFPC programme to help safely reduce the number of children entering care.
Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.
You need a family visa to live with a family member in the UK for more…
To apply as a partner, you and your partner both need to be 18 or over.…
If you apply for a family visa as a partner, you and your partner usually…
You can apply to live in the UK to care for your child. If you’re eligible…
You can apply for a family visa to join your parent in the UK. You may not…
You must need long-term care from a parent, grandchild, brother, sister,…
You can only apply on the basis of your private life if you’re already…
You’ll need to have information and some evidence ready when you make your…
You may need to prove your knowledge of the English language when you…
You’ll need to attend an appointment to provide your fingerprints and a…
Indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a partner, parent, child or relative in the UK - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you have a…
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if both: you have…
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if both: you’re a…
You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if you have a family…
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain as a child. You…
You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if your parent is…
You’ll be asked to make an appointment at a UK Visa and Citizenship…
A guide for Service families about applying for, maintaining, moving in and out of and living in UK Service Family Accommodation (SFA).
Statistics relating to separated families and their child maintenance arrangements.
Support services for military and defence personnel and their families including: the Armed Forces Covenant, childcare, employment, finance, housing, pensions and compensation and welfare support.
This page shares essential programme delivery and policy guidance for Supporting Families.
This collection contains immigration staff guidance on migrants who are family members of UK residents.
Letters explaining that British embassies and consulates do not issue certificates of civil or family status or residency. Sometimes called information notes.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing scholarships for employees' family members
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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