The Adult Dependent Relative visa route is one of the most restrictive in UK immigration law. It allows parents, grandparents, and other close relatives to join a family member in the UK, but only if they can demonstrate a genuine need for long-term personal care that cannot be met in their home country. This checklist covers every requirement you must satisfy. ImmigrationLaw.org.uk connects you with solicitors who handle these complex applications every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for a UK Adult Dependent Relative visa?
You must meet validity requirements (correct application form, fees, biometrics, and identity documents), pass suitability checks, and if applying from outside the UK, obtain entry clearance and provide a TB medical certificate if required. You must be the sponsor's parent, grandparent, son, daughter, brother, or sister, and require long-term personal care that is not available or affordable in your home country. Your sponsor must be able to provide adequate maintenance, accommodation, and care without public funds, and sign a maintenance undertaking.