If your loved ones are settled in the UK, you may be eligible to join them through a Family Visa.
Family Visa Types:
Spouse or Partner Visa
For married or civil partners of UK residents.
Fiancé(e) Visa
For those planning to marry a UK resident.
Unmarried Partner Visa
For long-term partners (minimum 2 years) not in a civil partnership or marriage.
Dependant Visa
For spouses, partners, or children of UK visa holders.
Family Reunion Visa
For family members of refugees or those granted asylum.
UK Ancestry Visa
For Commonwealth citizens with a grandparent born in the UK.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Family Visa
Find answers about Spouse, Fiancé(e), Dependant, and Family Reunion visas, including processing times and financial requirements.
Processing can take between 2 to 6 months depending on your location and whether you use priority services. We can help you prepare a complete, accurate application to avoid delays.
You must usually show a minimum income of £18,600 per year (higher if applying with children). Other sources like savings can also be considered.
Yes. A Fiancé(e) Visa allows you to enter the UK to get married within 6 months. After marriage, you can switch to a Spouse Visa
A Dependant Visa applies to partners or children of someone on a work or student visa. A Family Reunion Visa is for relatives of refugees or people granted asylum in the UK.
Most family visas lead to settlement after 5 years of continuous residence, subject to meeting the requirements.