Marriage Visa UK
The UK Marriage Visa is a category within the family visa route which allows a foreign national to live in the UK with their British or settled spouse or partner. For employers and HR personnel, this visa route becomes relevant when employees or prospective staff rely on their immigration status to lawfully work in the […]
Returning Resident Visa UK
The UK Returning Resident visa provides a pathway for former permanent residents to resume their settled status in the UK after spending an extended period abroad. For HR professionals and employers, understanding this route is important when supporting staff who may be affected, particularly where employees are relocating back to the UK or seeking to […]
EU Family Permit Guide
The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) family permit allows certain non-UK family members of eligible EU, EEA and Swiss citizens to join them in the UK. While freedom of movement has ended following Brexit, transitional provisions under the Withdrawal Agreement continue to protect family unity rights in specific circumstances. Importantly, eligibility depends on the family relationship […]
Family Reunion Visa UK
The Family Reunion visa is a specific UK immigration route that allows close relatives of recognised refugees or individuals with humanitarian protection to join them in the UK. Unlike standard family visas, the family reunion route is designed to support those who have fled conflict or persecution and are unable to return to their home […]
Private Life Visa UK
The Private Life Visa is part of the UK’s Family and Private Life route, designed for individuals who have built their lives in the UK and cannot reasonably be expected to live elsewhere. It is a route primarily based on long residence, integration into UK society, and human rights considerations under Article 8 of the […]
Dependent Visa UK Guide
Foreign national employees working in the UK often wish to bring their families to live with them. For employers, this can raise questions about the immigration routes available to dependants and how these impact HR responsibilities, including compliance with right to work requirements. This article is about the UK Dependent Visa, which is technically part […]
Adult Dependent Relative Visa UK
The Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa is part of the UK’s family immigration route, designed for elderly or vulnerable relatives of British citizens and settled persons to join them in the UK where long-term personal care is required. It is a niche and tightly restricted route, with strict evidential requirements that mean successful applications are […]
Child Visa UK – Joining a Parent
Children wanting to live in the UK with a parent or parents will usually need to apply under the Family Visa route. While many refer to this process as a “child visa”, there is no standalone visa route formally called the Child Visa. Instead, the application is made as a dependant of a parent who […]
Parent Visa UK Guide
The Parent Visa UK is part of the family visa category and is designed for parents who wish to join or remain in the UK with their child. To qualify, the child must be a British citizen or hold settled status, such as Indefinite Leave to Remain. This route ensures that children growing up in […]
Civil Partnership Visa UK: A Guide
An employee or prospective employee may be applying for a UK visa on the basis of a civil partnership. While there is no standalone “Civil Partnership Visa”, the UK Immigration Rules treat civil partners in the same way as spouses under the family visa partner route (Appendix FM). This means a person in a legally […]