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Indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a partner, parent, child or relative in the UK - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you have a…
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if both: you have…
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if both: you’re a…
You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if you have a family…
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain as a child. You…
You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if your parent is…
You’ll be asked to make an appointment at a UK Visa and Citizenship…
Up to 1,000 Best Start Family Hubs to be rolled out across the country to provide wide-ranging help for families, such as parenting and early development.
Get a free permit to join family from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein in the UK - check if you’re eligible, documents you need to apply.
Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.
Apply as a child to join or stay with a close relative in the UK who has protection status - eligibility, fees, documents, applying for settlement.
Partner, spouse, dependant and family member visas and permits
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