If you’re living in the UK as a British national and wish to have a dependent child or adult relative join you, Farani Taylor can help. By applying for a UK dependent Visa your loved ones could come and live with you here in the UK. As with many things in life, the sooner you start the process the better.
Understanding the UK dependent visa requirements is key to a successful application. Our team have extensive experience in applying for UK dependent visas and can advise you based on your personal circumstances. Get in touch today to take the next step to reuniting with those that matter most.
The type of dependent visa you need depends on your relationship with the dependent and your current visa. The most common types of dependent visas we assist with are the following:
If you have a child outside the UK, you want to move over they must fulfil the following requirements;
If you wish to have your spouse, partner or an adult that is dependent on you move to the UK they must fulfil the following requirements;
Since 2024 there have been significant new changes made to the law on UK dependent visas such as;
The specific application steps depend on what type of visa is held by the main visa holder. The general steps are as follows.
The best things happen when we get started. Go online and submit your application form. Make sure you choose the correct form based on your relationship with the main visa holder and reference their visa number on the application.
You will need to pay the application fee and healthcare surcharge at the time of applying for your UK dependent visa.
Upload all the documentation required to support your application. This is where having an immigration lawyer like one of the team at Farani Taylor can help. Making sure you file the correct information will speed up the process and avoid any rejected applications.
As part of the application process, you will need a biocentric appointment at your nearest visa application centre to have your fingerprints and a photo taken. This helps to verify your identity for the application.
You can expect a decision in up to 8 weeks. What happens if your UK dependent visa application is rejected? The best way to avoid this happening is to work with an immigration lawyer from the beginning of the application. If you have received a rejected application, the good news is we can still help. Here is what to do next.
If your visa application has been rejected there are generally three options, you can take.
One option is to appeal the decision, this may be successful if you believe it infringes your human rights or is unlawful.
The second option is to request an administrative view. This is recommended if you believe there has been a simple error in the paperwork. A caseworker will go over your application and reconsider the result. This must be done within 14 days of receiving the rejection if you are in the UK or 28 days if you are outside the UK.
 The final option is to reapply with a stronger application. This could be the best route if the rejection is based on incomplete documents or wrong information.
To decide how best to respond to a rejected application you can speak to one of our immigration experts. We understand that visa situations can be urgent and can help make sure your application has the best chances of being successful.
If you want to apply for a dependent UK visa and are not sure which type of visa you need, where to start or have questions Farani Taylor is here to support you. Whether you have got stuck somewhere in the process or received a rejection, get in touch today for a confidential chat with one of our UK visa solicitors. We can give you the advice you need to take away the headache and bring your family together.
Yes, adopted children can be brought to the UK if they are fully adopted by a British citizen or someone with settled status in the UK. They must satisfy the eligibility criteria such as being under 18 and not married.
The fee is £3413 for those being made outside the UK and £1258 for those being made in the UK.
The process can take up to 8 weeks, using an immigration solicitor can save time and help prevent rejected applications.
You can bring your spouse or partner and children that are under 18 and not married. You must satisfy the eligibility requirements.
Since March 11th, 2024, those with a student visa cannot bring dependents subject to restricted exceptions on their study circumstances.
If you are looking for help and guidance or have a question relating to Dependent Visas, please contact us today on +44 (0)20 7242 1666.
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