Family visa application to the UK

Family visas: apply, extend or switch

• Overview.
• Apply as a partner or spouse.
• Apply as a parent.
• Apply as a child.
• Apply as an adult coming to be cared for by a relative.
• Apply on the basis of your private life.
• Knowledge of English.
• Give proof of your income.

1. How can I apply for family visa in UK?
2. How can I bring my family to the UK?
3. How long does it take for UK family visa to be approved?
4. What documents do I need to apply for spouse visa UK?
5. What is a family visa UK?
6. How much bank statement is required for UK visit visa?
7. How much is a family visa to UK?
8. Can parents stay permanently in UK?
9. Can I stay in UK if I give birth in the UK?
10. How do I know my UK visa is approved?
11. How much do you have to earn to bring spouse to UK?
12. Can I bring my unmarried partner to the UK?

How can I apply for family visa in UK?

You may apply for a visa using application form VAF10. Children and partners of persons who have sought asylum in the UK may apply for visa to join their family using application form FLR(P). Once in the UK, you may apply for British settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) and eventually citizenship.

How can I bring my family to the UK?

You will need to provide the following with your UK Family Visa application:

1. current passport or valid travel ID.
2. previous passports.
3. proof of relationship to family member who you are joining.
4. proof that you can meet the financial or maintenance requirement.
5. proof of your knowledge of English.

How long does it take for UK family visa to be approved?

Join family in the UK

You should get a decision within 12 weeks once you attend your appointment at the visa application centre to, if you are applying to settle in the UK as the spouse, partner or family member of someone who has British citizenship or is settled in the UK.

What documents do I need to apply for spouse visa UK?

You'll need to provide:

• all your names.
• your date of birth.
• your current passport or other valid travel ID.
• copies of the photo page and any visa or entry stamps in your previous passports.
• a copy of your biometric residence permit, if you have one.
• details of any previous immigration applications you've made.

What is a family visa UK?

UK family visas are a category of UK entry and residence authorizations that are issued to those who want to establish a permanent family life with their UK resident family members. ... As a spouse or partner of a UK resident. As a parent of a UK resident. As a child of a UK resident.

How much bank statement is required for UK visit visa?

You must submit 6 months of bank statements that clearly show your monthly salary and financial commitments. There must not be any large deposits of cash other than your salary. Total savings must be at least twice your proposed UK trip expenses.

How much is a family visa to UK?

Fees

Can parents stay permanently in UK?

As an adult, the only way to bring your parents over to the UK is if they require daily care, and you plan to provide it. If you meet this requirement, your parents can fill out a visa application, which may allow them to reside permanently in the UK with you!

Can I stay in UK if I give birth in the UK?

Being born in the UK doesn't automatically make a baby a British citizen. ... The baby needs to have a parent with British citizenship or settled status in the UK in order to be British. If your baby isn't a British citizen, they can remain in the UK without making an immigration application.

How do I know my UK visa is approved?

If you are applying from the UK, then you should receive a letter or email that confirms that your application is approved. Once approved, your Biometric Residence Permit should arrive with you by courier within 7 - 10 days of receiving your decision letter.

How much do you have to earn to bring spouse to UK?

If you do need to meet the financial requirement, you'll need to prove that you earn a minimum annual income (before tax). The amount depends on who you're applying for. If you're just bringing your partner and no children, you'll need an income of at least £18,600 per year before tax.

Can I bring my unmarried partner to the UK?

To apply as a partner, you and your partner both need to be 18 or over. Your partner must also either: be a British or Irish citizen. ... be from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and have pre-settled status - they must have started living in the UK before 1 January 2021.