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Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.
You need a family visa to live with a family member in the UK for more…
To apply as a partner, you and your partner both need to be 18 or over.…
If you apply for a family visa as a partner, you and your partner usually…
You can apply to live in the UK to care for your child. If you’re eligible…
You can apply for a family visa to join your parent in the UK. You may not…
You must need long-term care from a parent, grandchild, brother, sister,…
You can only apply on the basis of your private life if you’re already…
You’ll need to have information and some evidence ready when you make your…
You may need to prove your knowledge of the English language when you…
You’ll need to attend an appointment to provide your biometric information…
The review panel should use this leaflet when meeting family members of a victim or perpetrator of a domestic homicide.
Partner, spouse, dependant and family member visas and permits
Leaflet for the family and friends of a person who needs ongoing care and support after leaving hospital.
Guidance for employers on the evidence based actions they can take to improve their family friendly policies offer, to help to close the gender pay gap in their workplace.
Leaflet about the MAIB investigation for family members or friends following death of a loved one as result of a marine accident.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Tayler on 12 April 2024.
Decision for applicant Societe Generale against registration number 14703785, applicant successful.
Decision for applicant State Street Corporation against registration number 14703862, applicant successful.
The Ukraine Family Scheme closed at 3pm on 19 February 2024. You can no longer apply under this scheme.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in France, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Live tables providing Band D Council Tax figures, average Council Tax per dwelling and Council Tax statistics for parish and town councils.
Reports on the family returns process by the Independent Family Returns Panel.
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