UK Adult Dependent Relative Visa
Relatives can sponsor their family members living in the UK for an Adult Dependent Relative Visa. You need to check your eligibility before applying for an Adult Dependent Visa.
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What is an Adult Dependent Relative Visa?
An Adult Dependent Visa is issued to those who need to look after an adult family member who lives in the UK. It is also available to people living in the UK who require permanent personal care for reasons of age, disease, or disability.
To be granted this visa, the applicant must provide evidence that the relative living in the UK is a British citizen, an established resident, a refugee, or under humanitarian law.
An applicant must prove more than just that their relative requires financial support. They also have to confirm that the care their relative needs cannot be found or is incredibly expensive in their home country.
Whether someone is eligible for an adult dependant visa depends on how closely they are connected to the sponsor in the UK.
By law, any guardian must have reached the age of 18.
- Grandparent
- A sibling who has already turned 18 years old
- Children who are 18 years of age or older fit into this category
Your sponsor, who has to be a minimum of 18, must meet at least one of these criteria:
- Someone who lives in the United Kingdom but has British nationality
- Is currently settled in the UK
- Persons living in the United Kingdom under humanitarian protection or refugee status
- Restricted leave, as outlined in the EU Appendix, is used in the United Kingdom.
- People in the United Kingdom who have pre-settled status and were European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein nationals before immigration on or before January 202.1
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For someone to be eligible for the Adult Dependent Relative Visa in the UK, they must meet several prerequisites. Visa applicants are required to:
- Based outside the territory of the United Kingdom.
- Prove that you or the person you’re moving with will not need help paying for housing, food, or medical care from the government.
- The person must have a serious illness or handicap that warrants long-term personal care for daily activities.
- The person should be living in a country where insufficient care is available to meet their needs, either because of money problems or a shortage of qualified providers.
Talk to someone who specializes in immigration law to figure out if you are qualified for an Adult Dependent Visa. Their advice will guide you through the visa process and lead you towards using the UK Family Visa that fits your case best.
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It is obligatory to use Form VAF4A from Appendix 1 for all Adult Dependent Relative Visa applications made from abroad. All the required information and papers must be attached to the application to show they match the visa’s qualifications.
Such documentation may include:
- The sponsor must provide sufficient support to the relative living in the United Kingdom. Proving enough cash can be done by looking at a care plan or recent bank statements.
- Anyone wishing to be a sponsor must guarantee in writing that they will cover the applicant's living costs, transportation fees, and medical bills for five years, in a way that does not involve receiving public money.
- Proof that the applicant, despite the support given by their sponsor in the UK, still needs the proper level of care that their country of origin cannot provide. The confirmation could come in the form of a letter from a doctor or a document provided by a health authority at either the local or national level. Both methods must show why the applicant cannot get the needed treatment at home.
- For example, documentation like adoption paperwork or birth certificates can confirm the link.
- Evidence that the applicant, due to being aged, sick, or handicapped, requires regular care from a provider. Often, the applicant’s physician or other medical worker is the one who provides this.
- Results of a tuberculosis test for visitors travelling from a country where it is required by law.
- All original travel papers
- Proof of monetary gain
- Determining a person’s English skills at present
- Information on past convictions
All submissions must be in English, Welsh, or an officially checked and approved translation. It is crucial to respond quickly to any requests for further paperwork from the Home Office to speed up your application.
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Occasionally, the applicant is asked to get particular documents and information before applying. The sponsor would agree to pay for five years of caring for the child at home or in an approved facility, while avoiding any assistance from the public system. It is essential to show the following records to meet all the requirements:
It’s necessary to look at the situation, your relationship with the person in the UK, and their needs before deciding what to put in the application. Some of the things taken into consideration are:
- A paper proving that the applicant is related to the sponsor in the United Kingdom A comprehensive medical evaluation
- Proof must be provided that the candidate requires long-term support in personal care due to age, illness, or disability. The applicant must be evaluated by a doctor or health specialist to confirm that they cannot perform daily duties due to their mental or physical problems.
- Explain that, despite the sponsor’s help in the UK, medical treatment needed by the applicant is still unavailable in their home country. Providing this should go to a medical professional, an agency from the government responsible for health, or a local health authority. Applicants with a private job must say why they cannot keep up with it. If the payments cannot be made, they should submit evidence and explain why they cannot pay.
- Money documents that support living expenses for your housing and everyday life in the UK.
- The application requires the last six months' bank statements, evidence of income (such as pay stubs, savings, share income, or bond income) from the same time period, bills for council tax and utilities, specific costs, and the sponsor’s details about helping dependents financially.
- It requires a document proving the right to use or own the real estate, such as a mortgage or lease, as well as a detailed plan for care and costs. The sponsor covers all the costs and gives no assurances about help from others.
- Moreover, the applicant should show that the sponsor can afford and is willing to cover all the applicant’s needs, including meals, shelter, and medical care, for five years.
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If you are applying outside the UK, an Adult Dependent Relative visa costs £3,250, while you pay £1,258 inside the UK.
Additionally, individuals applying to the United Kingdom could be required to pay an annual immigration healthcare fee of £1,035.
The UK authorities process an adult dependent relative visa application in 12 weeks. Additional information or an incomplete application may change the timeline.
While negative, having your Adult Dependent Visa rejected may result in you spending more and delaying your arrival in the UK.
Since so many H-1B visa applications are rejected, it is important to learn about the most common reasons for rejection.
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Reasons for Refusing a Request for an Adult Dependent Visa
Lack of evidence that the visa applicant is connected to the UK-based sponsor
Rejection of the evidence that the person needs long-term care because of their age, serious illness, or disability
The Directorate of Operations and Return Enforcement does not believe there is equivalent protection in the applicant’s country.
They did not demonstrate sufficient financial support, housing, and care for at least five years.
Ensure that the application you use for the first time is perfect. Facing rejection can cost you time and effort and make you feel disappointed.
If the authorities reject your application, you can take one of two paths: start with an administrative review or go to the First-Tier Tribunal. Consult an experienced immigration attorney to get advice about what to do next.
What Happens If the UK Turns Down My Request for an Adult Dependent Relative Visa
Very few pass the immigration rules for the first time because they are so strict. If you fulfill all the above points, the authorities can grant you an Adult Dependent Relative visa.
The Home Office can decline an application if it believes Treatment is available to applicants in their home country.
People in the applicant’s home country may also be willing to help with their care.
The applicant does not require any special conditions for long-term medical treatment.
The sponsor cannot afford the costs for the applicant’s medical needs.
If the Home Office refuses your asylum application, your decision letter will clearly state what you can do next. You can request an administrative review if you believe the Home Office made a mistake. If the other methods do not work, you can ask a court to review the decision’s legality. If everything else is exhausted, you can continue applying to the First-Tier Immigration Tribunal.
You may wish to apply again, this time using stricter criteria. It could be helpful to put less effort and time into this.
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FAQ
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Can I apply if I am over 18 years old?
Yes, you can apply if you’re already 18 years old. You are only eligible if you have a serious health condition that requires continual personal care, and if it is proven that you cannot afford or access similar care in your home country.
What documents do I need for an Adult Dependent Relative Visa?
You’ll need to provide proof of your family relationship, show that you can financially support this person, and get some extra documents if the person you’re applying for is over 18.
You will need some papers, such as proof that you’re connected with the person in the UK, a check-up by a medical professional, bank statements showing your income, proof that you have somewhere to live, a plan for your care, and a promise from the person in the UK to help you for five years without using public money.
What are the costs, and how long does getting an Adult Dependent Relative Visa take?
The visa costs £3,250 if you apply from outside the UK and £1,258 if you apply from inside the UK. The charge for health services could rise by £1,035 every year. The processing time usually takes around 12 weeks, but it might be delayed if the application is missing some information or if they ask for more papers.
What happens if my Adult Dependent Relative Visa is refused?
If the Home Office refuses your application, they will send you a letter explaining why. You can ask for another look at your decision by the immigration officials, go to court to get a hearing, get a lawyer to help you with your immigration appeal, or apply again with better evidence.
How can an immigration lawyer help with my Adult Dependent Relative Visa application?
An immigration lawyer can help by checking the paperwork and making sure everything is
Immigration lawyers can help you fill out your papers correctly, ensure that everything you submit is what the British government needs, appeal if your application is refused, and talk to immigration officials to try to get your case accepted.
