Non-UK nationals may be able to apply to come to the UK as the dependent child or adult dependent relative of a British citizen or person with settled status, refugee leave or humanitarian protection.

Settled status means having been given permission to settle in the UK permanently, also known as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). The parent of a child or family member of a migrant worker already here may also be eligible to apply for a visa.

As the parent, grandparent, sibling or child over the age of 18 of a British citizen or a person with settled status in the UK, you can only apply for permission to come here in exceptional circumstances, i.e. where you need long-term personal care that your UK sponsor can provide.

The application must be made from outside the UK and a visa obtained before travelling.

As the parent of a child who is a British citizen or settled in the UK, you can apply for permission to enter or stay here.

You need to show that you have sole responsibility for the child or at the very least access rights.

You must also show that you can maintain yourself without relying on public funds, together with suitability and English language requirements.

If you meet all the requirements you can get temporary permission to remain in the UK for 30 months. You are then eligible to stay for a further 30 months if you continue to meet the requirements and after 5 years you can apply for ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain).

If you are outside the UK you must obtain your visa before travelling.

If you are already in the UK you are eligible so long as you are not on a visitor visa or on temporary admission, permission to stay was not given for a period of fewer than six months (unless as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner) and you are not in breach of the Immigration Rules (overstaying for less than 28 days is not be taken into account).

As the partner or dependent child (under 18) of a migrant who is in or coming to the UK under most categories of the points-based system, you can apply for a visa to join them here as a PBS dependent.

You need to show that you intend to live with the migrant worker, your relationship is genuine, or for children, you have not formed an independent family unit or leading an independent life. The migrant worker also need to prove that they can support you without relying on public funds.

The application for a Marriage Visa UK can be quite complex and daunting. There are a number of requirements to be met and we recommend that you get in touch with us today for quality and friendly support throughout the process.

Under immigration rules, there are criteria that must be met to be eligible for this type of visa. Oracle Solicitors immigration specialists are highly experienced in this area and strive to make the application as simple as possible.