Adult coming to be cared for by a relative

You must be outside the UK to apply and need long-term care from a parent, grandchild, brother, sister, son, or daughter who is living permanently in the UK. One of the following must apply to the relative:

• They are a British or Irish Citizen
• They are settled in the UK – for example they have indefinite leave to remain, settled status, or proof of permanent residence
• They are from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein and have pre-settled status – they must have started living in the UK before 1 January 2021
• They have refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK

You will need to prove all the following:

• You need long-term care to do every day personal and household tasks because of illness, disability, or your age
• The care you need is not available or affordable in the country you live in
• The person you will be joining in the UK will be able to support, accommodate, and care for you without claiming public funds for at least 5 years
• You are eighteen or over

How long you can stay

This will depend on the status of your family member

British, Irish, or Settled in the UK

Your stay in unlimited. You will not need to apply to extend or settle.

Pre-settled status

They must have started living in the UK before 1 January 2021. You can stay as long as your family stays. You will need to apply to extend or settle when they do.

Refugee or Humanitarian protection in the UK

You can stay as long as your family member stays. You will need to apply to extend or settle when they do.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, talk with our team who will advise you on your position and complete the form and collect any necessary documentation from you that will help make the application successful.

Why choose Hallmark Solicitors

Our team will collaborate with you to make sure that your application is filled in correctly and that all the correct supporting documents are provided. We will also provide a supporting letter setting out your circumstances in detail to Home Office. This will put the Application in the best position on submission.

To give your visa application the best chance of success, and to reduce your stress, please contact our solicitors on 01482 616 616 or via our online contact form and we will get back to you.