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Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.

• Overview

  You need a family visa to live with a family member in the UK for more…

• Apply as a partner or spouse

  To apply as a partner, you and your partner both need to be 18 or over.…

• Financial requirements if you’re applying as a partner or spouse

  If you apply for a family visa as a partner, you and your partner usually…

• Apply as a parent

  You can apply to live in the UK to care for your child. If you’re eligible…

• Apply as a child

  You can apply for a family visa to join your parent in the UK. You may not…

• Apply as an adult coming to be cared for by a relative

  You must need long-term care from a parent, grandchild, brother, sister,…

• Apply on the basis of your private life

  You can only apply on the basis of your private life if you’re already…

• Information and evidence you must provide

  You’ll need to have information and some evidence ready when you make your…

• Knowledge of English

  You may need to prove your knowledge of the English language when you…

• After you apply

  You’ll need to attend an appointment to provide your fingerprints and a…

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• Updated: 7 November 2024