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ADULT DEPENDENT RELATIVE VISA

You can apply for an adult dependent relative visa if you are residing outside the UK and require long-term care, provided by a parent, grandchild, brother, sister, son, or daughter permanently living in the UK with settled status.

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What is an Adult Dependent Relative Visa?

The UK Adult Dependent Visa is designed for individuals who need to care for an adult relative who is living permanently in the UK. This visa is applicable when relatives in the UK are unable to care for themselves due to age, illness, or disability, and they need long-term personal care. 

The applicant must prove that their UK-based relative is either a British citizen, settled in the UK, has refugee status, or is under humanitarian protection to be eligible for this visa. 

Additionally, the applicant must demonstrate that their relative requires more than just financial support and that the necessary care is not available or affordable in the applicant’s home country.

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What are Adult Dependent Relative Visa Requirements?​

To get an Adult Dependent Relative Visa you have to fulfil the following requirements:

  • The person you are hosting is over 18 years of age and either a British citizen, settled in the UK or has limited leave to remain in the UK under Appendix EU, or is a refugee or humanitarian; you are the parent, grandparent, brother, sister, son or daughter of that person; that person must also be British citizen, settled in the UK or is a refugee or humanitarian.
  • You need long-term personal care for reasons of age, illness, or disability (e.g., help with dressing, washing, or cooking).
  • Although it is possible for your UK family member to provide you with practical support and financial assistance, you are unable to obtain the necessary level of care in your country of residence because it is not available and no one (close relatives, home-help, housekeepers, nurses, carers, care homes or nursing homes) can provide it reasonably, or it is not affordable;
  • Additionally, the family member will be able to provide you with adequate maintenance, accommodation, and care in the UK, at no cost to the state (if they are British citizens or permanent residents, the family member must sign a five-year undertaking stating that this will be the case).

Depending on your circumstances, you may need to satisfy different adult dependent relative visa requirements, so it is strongly advisable to confirm your eligibility in advance of making an application. Call now at 02033844389.

Get Sufficient Funds and Accommodation

The Home Office will want to know that the individual applying for ADR has access to appropriate accommodations that are owned or occupied solely by the sponsor in order to approve the application. The Home Office will also want to be sure that adding another person to the family won’t break any rules about public health or overcrowding.

In addition, the carer cannot rely on public assistance for the next five years if they do not have enough money to cover the necessary level of care.

Free of Criminal Charges

For entry and leave in the UK, applicants must meet the standards for suitability. Therefore, their stay in the UK must contribute to the common welfare. The Home Office will consider the applicant’s past actions, personality traits, affiliations, and criminal records. It is important that the applicant has not been tried or punished for a crime in the last seven years.

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Adult Dependent Relative Visa Requirements

How to Apply for an Adult Dependent Relative Visa UK?

  • To apply for an ADR visa, you will need to fill out an online visa application form along with Appendix 1 VAF4A.
  • Pay the required fee.
  • Submit the required evidence.
  • Visit the visa application centre closest to you to schedule a biometric appointment.
  • Attend your scheduled biometric appointment (to get your picture and fingerprints scanned).
  • Wait for your application decision.
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Evidence Required for Adult Dependent Relative Visa

If applicable, the applicant must gather all the necessary information and paperwork before applying. This may include a written promise from their sponsor that they will pay for their care, housing, and maintenance for at least 5 years without using public funds. You have to show the following types of proof to fulfil the requirements:

The details you need to include in your application will depend on the situation, the type of link between you and the person in the UK, and the care needs. These details may include:

  • Proof of the applicant’s connection to the UK-based sponsor
    • birth or adoption certificate
    • a detailed medical report
  • Proof that the candidate needs personal care for a long time because they are old, sick, or disabled. This should come from independent medical proof from a doctor or other health worker that the applicant can’t do normal things because of their physical or mental condition[s].
  • Show proof that the applicant can’t get the care they need in their home country, even with the sponsor’s help in the UK (both financially and practically). This should come from a central or local health authority, a doctor, or another health worker. Applicants who had a private deal will have to explain why they can’t keep it up. If they can’t afford it anymore, they will have to show proof and give an explanation. 
  • Documents showing that you have enough money for repairs and housing in the UK—this might include: 
    • authentic bank statements for the past six months
    • further proof of income—such as pay stubs, savings, share, or bond income—spanning the past six months
    • details on expenses, such as council tax and utility bills, as well as how the sponsor helps those who rely on them financially.
    • an official document attesting to the possession or use of real estate, such as a mortgage or lease
    • scheduled care plans for the applicant and how much they will cost (the sponsor must pay for them, with no promises of help from a third party).
  • Also, if the sponsor is a British citizen or lives in the UK, the applicant must show a signed promise from the sponsor that they will pay for the applicant’s food, shelter, and medical care for 5 years without using public funds.