This route allows individuals to join or remain with their British citizen or settled partner/spouse in the UK.
Eligibility Criteria:
•The applicant must be a partner or spouse of a British citizen or settled person.
•The relationship must be genuine and ongoing, with plans to live together permanently.
Financial Requirement:
•The sponsor (British citizen or settled person) must meet a minimum income threshold.
•Financial evidence such as payslips, bank statements, or income details must be provided.
Accommodation Requirement:
•Adequate accommodation must be available without relying on public funds.
•A property inspection report may be required to confirm suitability.
English Language Requirement:
•Applicants generally need to prove their proficiency in English, with exceptions for certain cases based on age or nationality.
Application Process:
•Applications are submitted online, and supporting documents are required (proof of relationship, financial details, and English proficiency).
Duration of Stay:
•The initial visa is temporary (30 months or 33 months if applying from outside the UK).
•After the initial period, an extension can be applied for, leading to settlement after five years.
Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain – ILR):
•After five years, applicants can apply for ILR, allowing them to stay in the UK permanently.
The Child Route allows children of British citizens or settled persons to join or remain with their parents in the UK, whether born in or outside the UK.
Eligibility Criteria:
•The child must be under 18 and the biological child of a British citizen or settled person.
•Adopted children and stepchildren may also be eligible.
Genuine Relationship:
•The parent-child relationship must be genuine, and the child should be living with the parent.
Financial Requirement:
•The parent must prove they can support and accommodate the child without using public funds.
•Financial evidence, such as income records and accommodation details, must be provided.
Application Process:
•Applications are submitted online, and documents like proof of the relationship and financial records are required.
Duration of Stay:
•The child is granted a temporary visa for 30 or 33 months.
•After this, an extension can be applied for, leading to settlement after five years.
Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain – ILR):
•After five years in the UK, the child can apply for ILR, allowing them to stay permanently.
This route allows parents in the UK to apply to remain with their British citizen child. It commonly applies when the parent has entered as the partner of a British citizen or settled person, but the relationship has broken down.
Eligibility Criteria:
•The applicant must be the parent of a British citizen child.
•The child must be under 18 when the application is submitted.
Relationship Requirement:
•The parent must be the biological, adoptive, or stepparent of the British child.
Genuine and Subsisting Relationship:
•The parent-child relationship must be genuine, and the child must be dependent on the parent.
Financial Requirement:
•The parent must show they can support and accommodate themselves and any dependents without public funds.
Accommodation Requirement:
•Evidence of suitable accommodation must be provided to ensure that the family does not live in overcrowded conditions.
Application Process:
•The application is submitted online with documents like proof of the parent-child relationship, financial records, and accommodation evidence.
Duration of Stay:
•The visa is temporary for 30 or 33 months, depending on the applicant’s location.
•After the initial period, an extension can be applied for, leading to settlement after five years.
Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain – ILR):
•After five years, the parent can apply for ILR and stay permanently in the UK.
For all routes, applicants are advised to review the most current version of the Immigration Rules and seek professional advice to ensure a successful application.