Engaged partners of UK citizens or residents to enter and get married within six months.
Helps long-term partners of UK residents live together legally without the need for marriage.
Enables legally married partners of UK citizens or residents to join and live with them in the UK.
Permits children or other dependents of visa holders to stay in the UK as part of the family unit.
Supports partners in a registered civil partnership with a UK resident to live together in the UK legally.
Allows children of UK residents or visa holders to live with their parent or guardian in the UK.
Who Can Apply for a UK Family Visa?
If you wish to live in the UK with a family member who is a British citizen or settled person, you may need to apply for a Family visa. At Highfin Solicitors, our immigration solicitors in London offer practical, expert advice to help you reunite with your loved ones.
We assist with all types of family-based immigration applications, including partners, children, parents, and adult dependent relatives.
You may be able to apply for a UK Family visa if you are:
- The spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner of a British citizen or someone with settled status in the UK
- A fiancé(e) planning to marry a British citizen or settled person within 6 months of arriving
- The parent of a child who is British or has settled status
- The child of a person who is settled or has limited leave under a family visa
- An adult dependent relative who requires long-term care from a family member in the UK
Each category has specific eligibility rules, and applications must be supported by detailed documents.
How Highfin Solicitors Can Help
Applying for a Family visa can be complex. You’ll need to show your relationship is genuine, meet financial requirements, and often pass an English language test.
Our experienced immigration solicitors in London can help you:
- Identify the most suitable visa route based on your circumstances
- Prepare a strong application supported by accurate evidence
- Assist with visa refusals, appeals, or re-applications
- Provide ongoing support with visa extensions or applications for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
We are often contacted by individuals searching for family visa solicitors near me who want straightforward, professional legal support from a local team.
Call Highfin Solicitors on 0207 113 5728 to speak with an immigration solicitor today about your Family visa application.
