UK Adult Dependent Relative Visa

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Overview

The UK Adult Dependent Relative visa, also known as the Adult Dependent visa or ADR visa, facilitates the entry of overseas close family members into the UK to receive care from a UK-resident relative. 

Eligibility Criteria 

This visa is for individuals outside the UK needing long-term care from a UK-based family member, such as a parent, grandchild, brother, sister, son, or daughter. The UK sponsor must be over 18 and could be a British or Irish citizen, hold indefinite leave to remain (ILR), be granted EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) settled status or permanent residence, or have refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK. The visa applicant must be a direct relative like a parent, grandparent, sibling, or adult child of the UK sponsor.

Restrictions on Eligibility

Applicants cannot apply to bring cousins, nephews, or nieces under the Adult Dependent visa as it is designed for immediate family members only, such as parents, children, grandchildren, and grandparents.

Requirements for the UK Adult Dependent Relative Visa

The visa demands that applicants need long-term personal care due to age, illness, or disability, and such care is not available in their home country. They must have no one in their home country who can reasonably provide the required care. They should also be able to be adequately maintained, accommodated, and cared for in the UK without recourse to public funds and have no pending criminal convictions.

Specifics of the Care Requirement

Applicants must demonstrate a need for long-term assistance with everyday tasks due to age, illness, or disability. The necessity for care might arise from various circumstances, such as sudden illness or a gradual decline in physical ability.

Provision of Care

The application must show that there are no reasonable means to provide the required level of care in the applicant's home country, either from family, friends, or through local services. Consideration will be given to the applicant's entire support network and cultural norms surrounding care.

Financial and Accommodation Provisions

The UK sponsor must ensure suitable accommodation is available and that the applicant can be financially supported for at least 5 years without public funds. The living space must comply with UK housing regulations without causing overcrowding.

Criminal Convictions and Suitability

Applicants should not have any pending criminal convictions and must meet the UK's suitability requirements. Their presence in the UK should not be contrary to the public good.

Application Process for UK Adult Dependent Relative Visa

Applying for an ADR visa involves several steps, starting with the preparation of necessary documents that substantiate the long-term care needs of the applicant and their unavailability in the home country. It also involves the submission of proof that the sponsor can financially and physically accommodate the applicant in the UK. The application process includes completing the online visa application form, submitting the required documents, and attending a biometric appointment.

Required Documentation

The necessary documents vary based on the applicant's situation and relationship with the UK sponsor. Commonly required documents include proof of the relationship, medical reports, evidence of financial stability, and accommodation arrangements in the UK.

Application Fees and Processing Time

The Adult Dependent visa application fee varies depending on whether the application is made within the UK or from abroad. In addition to the application fee, applicants might be subject to an immigration healthcare surcharge and a biometric fee. The processing time for ADR visa applications generally takes around 12 weeks.

Visa Validity and Conditions

Upon successful application, the visa grants the holder indefinite leave to remain in the UK, allowing them to reside in the country for as long as needed.

Possible Reasons for Visa Refusal

Visa applications may be refused for reasons such as the availability of necessary care in the applicant's home country, the existence of a support network capable of providing the required care, or doubts about the applicant's long-term care needs or the sponsor's financial capability.

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