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Navigating the Path of Unity: The UK Family Visa Guide

Family is the cornerstone of life, and the UK understands this deeply. If you dream of reuniting with your loved ones in a land rich with history, culture, and opportunities, the UK Family Visa is the key to that dream. Journey through this guide to bring your family closer to the heart of the UK.


Types of UK Family Visas

    1. Spouse or Partner Visa: For those married or in a long-term relationship with a UK resident or citizen.
    2. Child Visa: For dependent children of UK residents or citizens.
    3. Adult Dependent Relative Visa: For parents, grandparents, or adult dependents needing long-term care from a relative in the UK.
    4. Fiancé or Proposed Civil Partner Visa: For those intending to marry or become civil partners within 6 months of arriving in the UK.

Key Requirements

    • Proof of Relationship: Valid marriage certificates, birth certificates, or other legitimate documentation.
    • Financial Requirement: Evidence of meeting the minimum income threshold.
    • Knowledge of English: For certain visa categories, an English language test might be required.
    • Adequate Accommodation: Proof that there is suitable housing available in the UK.

Duration and Benefits

    • Most family visas are valid for an initial 2.5 years and can be extended.
    • Potential to transition to indefinite leave to remain after a certain period.
    • Access to the UK’s public services, including NHS healthcare.

Common Application Challenges

    • Meeting the stringent financial requirements.
    • Validating authenticity of relationship evidence.
    • Navigating the complexities of the application forms and supporting documentation.

Crafting the Perfect Family Reunion

Reuniting families is a delicate process, filled with hopes and dreams. To ensure every step is taken with care and precision, trust our experts to guide your journey.

UK Spousal Visas

South Africans often assume that one spouse visa covers all partners. Here we help clarify the variations that the UK government provides:

Child Dependents

Surprisingly, from a visa perspective, these are the highest-risk cases. They are refused more often than spouse dependents. We expand on more:

Adult Dependents

Adult dependents include children over the age of 18 years of age as well as parent dependents. 

Settlement Visas

To find out more about the UK’s Settlement visa (that caters for family dependents of British nationals), check out our settlement visa page:

Family Visa Assessment

Assess eligibility and feasibility here:

For more information:

familyvisas@moveup.co.za

Alternatively call:

021 761 4608