Adult Dependent Relative Visa
Find the ideal solution for bringing your spouse to the UK.
- Reasonable fees
- No hidden charges
- Faster Process
- Legal Advice from Qualified Solicitors
Book A Free Consultation
Contact our experts today for a free consultation.
Get a free consultation today!
Adult Dependent Relative Visa
The Adult Dependent Relative visa category is intended for adult dependents of UK-based British citizens, persons with indefinite leave to remain, those with pre-settled status under Appendix EU, or individuals who are in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection status, who require the long-term personal care of their UK based relatives.
Adult dependent Relative Visa Requirements
To be eligible for an Adult Dependent Relative visa, UK Visas and Immigration requires you to fulfil the following conditions:
You must be the parent, grandparent, brother, sister, son, or daughter aged 18 years or above of a person who is residing in the UK, and that person must be over 18 and either a British citizen, a settled resident in the UK, has limited leave to remain in the UK under Appendix EU, or is an individual with refugee leave or humanitarian protection status;
Due to age, illness, or disability, you need long-term personal care (i.e., assistance with everyday activities, such as bathing, dressing, and cooking);
Despite the financial support of your UK-based family member, you are unable to receive the required level of care in the country you currently live in because it is either unavailable, or there is no individual (close relative, home-help, housekeeper, nurse, carer, care or nursing home) in your country who can reasonably provide it, or it is unaffordable;
You will be adequately supported, housed, and cared for in the UK by your family member, without needing to rely on public funds (if your family member is a British citizen or settled in the UK, they will need to commit to this condition with a 5-year undertaking);
You have presented a TB test clearance certificate, if necessary.
The specific criteria you need to satisfy to be eligible for a UK Adult Dependent Relative Visa can vary depending on your circumstances. You may wish to speak to an immigration lawyer for specific advice and guidance on your Adult Dependent Relative Visa application.
Page Contents
Best Immigration Advice in UK
Specialist Adult Dependent Relative Visa Solicitors
Our adult dependent relative visa solicitors have successfully assisted 100s of clients with their adult dependent relative visa applications and are experts in preparing adult dependent relative visa applications. We have successfully handled standard to highly complex adult dependent relative visa applications and can leverage our expertise to help you join or remain with your family members in the UK in an efficient and timely manner. Our team of specialist immigration lawyers will take the time to understand your objectives, assign the right lawyer or a team of lawyers – where necessary – to your case and agree a strategy to help you achieve your objectives as cost-effectively and as quickly as possible.
If you wish to discuss your UK Adult Dependent Relative Visa application with one of our expert immigration lawyers, call us on 0203 5761893 or complete our enquiry form.
Who Can Sponsor An Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) Visa
To be able to Sponsor an adult dependent relative, who as a result of age, illness or disability, requires long-term care, you need to be:
A British citizen in the UK; or
A person with indefinite leave to remain in the UK; or
A person with refugee leave to remain; or
A person with Humanitarian Protection Leave
Who Can Apply As Adult Dependent Relative (ADR)?
To apply for entry clearance as an Adult Dependent Relative of a UK based sponsor, you must be related to them in one of the following ways:
A parent;
A grandparent;
A brother;
A sister;
A son or daughter over the age of 18.
Long-term Personal Care As A result Of Age, Illness Or Disability
To qualify for leave to enter the UK as an Adult Dependent Relative, you must satisfy the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) that as a result of age, illness or disability, you require the long-term personal care of your UK based sponsor to perform everyday tasks. For the purposes of an Adult Dependent Relative Visa application, everyday tasks include things such as washing, dressing and cooking, which you must be incapable of performing by yourself.
This situation may have been arrived at recently – such as the result of a serious accident resulting in long-term incapacity – or it could be the result of deterioration in the applicant’s condition over several years.
Unable To Receive The Required Level Of Care In The Country Of His/Her Residence
To succeed in your Adult Dependent Relative Visa application, you must satisfy the UKVI that you have no access to the required level of care in the country where you are living, even with the practical and financial help of your UK based sponsor. This could be because the care you require is not available and there is no person in that country who can reasonably provide it to you, or because you are unable to afford it.
What amounts to the “required level of care” is matter that the UKVI objectively assesses with reference to your specific circumstances and your care needs. It will vary depending on the facts of each case and will usually be assessed from the point of view of what is required by you to perform everyday tasks, in light of your physical needs and any emotional or psychological needs, as supported by evidence provided by a doctor or other health professional.
In considering whether the required level of care is available in the country where you are living, the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) will consider both the level of care that is available, and whether you are realistically able to access it. As to the latter, consideration should be given both to the geographical location and the cost of such care.
Refusal of an Adult Dependent Relative Visa Application
If your application for Adult Dependent Relative Visa is refused, you will be granted the right to appeal the decision to the Immigration & Asylum First-tier Tribunal, where an immigration Judger will look at your case and make a fresh determination after hearing your evidence.
However, if you believe that the UK Visas and Immigration’s reasons for refusal are justified and reasonable, e.g., if you had not provided the correct documentation or the required level of evidence, you can re-apply for an Adult Dependent Relative visa and ensure that you provide the necessary evidence and supporting documents.
Our lawyers can advise you, following detailed analysis of your case, on whether you should appeal the UK Visas and Immigration’s decision to refuse your application or submit a fresh application for an Adult Dependent Relative Visa. Our lawyers will provide you detailed advise on the merits of an appeal or a fresh application so that you are able to make an informed decision.
You must apply for an extension of your UK Spouse Visa before the expiry of your initial leave to remain as a Spouse. The earliest you can apply for an extension of your spouse visa is 28 days prior to the expiry of your initial spouse visa. Once you have lived in the UK for a continuous period of 5 years on UK Spouse Visas, you will be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain, whereby you will be settled in the UK.
No Person In That Country Who Can Reasonably Provide That Care
The Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) will assess whether you have anyone in the country where you are living who can reasonably provide the required level of care. This might be a close family member: son, daughter, brother, sister, parent, grandchild, grandparent, a wider family member, friend or neighbour, or another person who can reasonably provide the care required, for example a home-help, housekeeper, nurse, carer or care or nursing home.
If you have more than one close family member in the country where you are living, the ECO will also consider if those family members may be able to provide you the care you need by combining their efforts.
Grant of Indefinite Leave to Enter/Limited Leave to Enter
If you meet the requirements of an Adult Dependent Relative Visa application, you will be granted indefinite leave to enter (ILE) the UK.
How Our Immigration Lawyers Can Help?
Our immigration lawyers are experts in preparing Adult Dependent Relative Visa applications and regularly assist Adult Dependent Relatives of UK based sponsors to move to the UK and receive the long-term care of their UK family members.
Whether you’re seeking professional guidance on navigating the requirements of the Immigration Rules for an Adult Dependent Relative visa application, an impartial evaluation of your likelihood to qualify for an Adult Dependent Relative visa, or specialized support in assembling an Adult Dependent Relative visa application or immigration appeal, our team of immigration lawyers are very well equipped to assist you.
Grant Of leave If Sponsor Has Refugee Leave Or Humanitarian Leave
If you are being sponsored by a UK based relative who has refugee status or humanitarian protection leave, you will be granted leave for a limited period which will expire at the same time as your sponsor’s leave. You will then be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain as the same time as your UK based sponsor is being granted indefinite leave to remain.
How We Work?
Our expert immigration lawyers regularly represent Adult Dependent Relative Visa applicants in connection with their applications for Adult Dependent Relative Visa. Once instructed, our immigration lawyers will assist you with every aspect of your application including:
Evaluating your suitability for Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa entry clearance with reference to your unique personal circumstances;
Evaluating the potential weaknesses and strengths of your Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) application;
Advising you on steps to overcome the weaknesses in your application to improve your chances of qualifying for Adult Dependent Relative Visa;
Advising you on the documents you need to provide to properly support every aspect of your Adult Dependent Relative visa application;
Reviewing your supporting evidence to ensure they adequate support your application, are in the right format and address every aspect of your Adult Dependent Visa application;
Completing your Adult Dependent Visa Application on your behalf;
Uploading all the necessary supporting evidence onto the online application portal;
Arranging for your enrolment of your biometrics at a UK Visa Application Centre;
Drafting detailed statements for the Applicant, the Sponsor and other relevant witnesses detailing a chronology of the Applicant’s circumstances, their care needs, their inability to access care in their country and all other relevant factors pertaining to the application;
Drafting a comprehensive letter of representation setting out how the applicant satisfies every aspect of the application;
Responding to request for further information from the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) where necessary.
Why Choose Our Specialist Immigration Lawyers For Spouse Visa Application?
Our expert immigration lawyers have a wealth of experience in handling all types of immigration applications and have successfully assisted many applicants with their spouse visa applications. Below is a summary of reasons why we are different and are the right fit for you:
High Quality Advice and Representations
Our team of specialist immigration lawyers handle each case with great care and attention to detail from outset to its conclusion. Our expert immigration lawyers will ensure that your case if progressed in a timely manner and that you receive the highest quality legal advice and representation throughout the life of your retainer. The quality of service provided by our team of specialist immigration lawyers are self-evident from our Google review.
Remote Legal Services
Our team of specialist immigration lawyers can provide you with excellent advice, guidance and legal representations remotely using modern means of communication. Whilst our expert immigration lawyer can meet you face to face in our offices at the heart of London, where a face to face meeting is not possible or convenient, our lawyers can represent you remotely without the need for you to attend our offices. Our expert immigration lawyers have successfully represented clients remotely from all four continents without their needing to attend our offices for a face to face meeting and can also represent you remotely if necessary.
Specialist Advice and Representation
If instructed, your matter will be assigned to a lawyer with specialist knowledge of immigration law who will handle your matter from initial instructions to its conclusion, and where necessary – such as in complex matters – your immigration lawyer will be assisted by other immigration lawyers to ensure the best possible legal advice and representation.
Fast Track Visa Processing Service
The Home Office (UKVI) provide a faster processing of application via its Priority Service application which enables you to get a decision on your (in-country) application within 24 hours of enrolling your fingerprints or within 5 days of enrolling your biometrics for out of country applications. Our specialist immigration lawyers can take all steps to submit your application via Priority service so that you can get a decision on your application in the shortest time possible.
Fixed Fees With Payment Plan
To help you with certainty regarding the costs of your legal representation, we provide services for a reasonable and affordable fixed fee. To further help our clients manage the costs associated with their application, we can offer an instalment plan so that you can pay your fixed fees in instalments. Please do note, however, that all instalments must be completed before you enrol your biometrics.
Open 7 Days A Week
Although our offices are officially open Monday – Friday, if you wish to have your case progressed outside of our normal office hours, we can arrange for one of our immigration lawyers to handle your case on an urgent basis for an additional fee.
Free Immigration Advice Online
Our team of specialist immigration solicitors and lawyers can provide you one-off advice completely free of charge via our online enquiry form.
FAQ
Yes, you can apply if you’re in a civil partnership or have been living together in a relationship akin to marriage for at least 2 years.
The cost of a Spouse Visa can vary depending on the country and visa type. It typically includes an application fee, as well as fees for any required biometric appointments or medical exams.
The current processing time for a Spouse Visa in the UK is around 12 weeks.
Yes, you need to pass a Secure English Language Test (SELT) unless you’re from a majority English-speaking country.
Yes, you’re allowed to work in the UK on a Spouse Visa.
Yes, in some cases you can switch to a Spouse Visa from another visa category if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Need help with your UK Spouse Visa? Our experts are ready to guide you through the process. Find out how we can help today.
Talk to our experts and get the right advice first time, every time.
