Apply as a partner (family visa)

You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if both: you have a family visa as a partner or spouse your partner is settled in the UK - either as a British citizen or a person with indefinite leave to remain There바카라 사이트檚 a different way to stay in the UK if: you바카라 사이트檙e a dependant on your partner바카라 사이트檚 work visa 听 your partner has settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme your partner has died your relationship ended because of domestic violence Check your route听to indefinite leave to remain The eligibility criteria are different depending on if you바카라 사이트檙e on the: 5 year route听听 2 year route听听 10 year route If you바카라 사이트檙e not sure which route you바카라 사이트檙e on, check the letter you got from the Home Office when your 바카라 사이트榣eave to remain바카라 사이트� was last approved. Your relationship听 Your current visa must be based on your relationship with your partner. You must be either: a husband, wife or civil partner in a relationship that바카라 사이트檚 like a marriage or civil partnership for at least 2 years You must also: have lived together since you last renewed your visa intend to continue your relationship after you apply If you바카라 사이트檙e on the 10 year route, you must have had permission to be in the UK based on this relationship for at least one year. Time in the UK if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 5 or 2 year route You must have been living in the UK on your family visa as a partner for at least:听 5 continuous years if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 5 year route 2 continuous years if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 2 year route听 You cannot include time you바카라 사이트檝e spent in the UK: on any other visa as a fianc茅, fianc茅e or proposed civil partner Time in the UK if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 10 year route You must have been living in the UK for at least 10 continuous years. You can include time you바카라 사이트檝e spent on any other visas which lead to indefinite leave to remain . You cannot include time you바카라 사이트檝e spent in the UK as a fianc茅, fianc茅e or proposed civil partner. Financial requirements if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 5 year route You and your partner need to prove your combined income meets the requirement. How much this is depends on: whether your partner is getting certain disability or carer바카라 사이트檚 benefits when you first successfully applied for your current family visa You must prove your income as you did when you applied for your family visa . If your partner gets disability or carer바카라 사이트檚 benefits You need to meet the 바카라 사이트榓dequate maintenance requirement바카라 사이트� if your partner gets Personal Independence Payment, Carer바카라 사이트檚 Allowance or Attendance Allowance or certain other disability benefits.听 This means you only need to show you have enough money to house and support yourselves and your children without relying on additional public funds . The caseworker considers your income and housing costs. You can check the list of eligible benefits on the family visa guide . If you first applied for your family visa before 11 April 2024 You and your partner must usually have a combined income of at least 拢18,600 a year. You must prove you have extra money for any children who: you바카라 사이트檙e applying for indefinite leave to remain with are in the UK as dependants on your family visa are in the UK as your partner바카라 사이트檚 dependants You do not need to prove you have extra money for any children who: are British or Irish citizens have pre-settled status are permanently settled in the UK If you need to prove extra money for your children, you바카라 사이트檒l need to earn an extra: 拢3,800 a year for your first child 拢2,400 a year for each child you have after your first child If the total amount you need to earn based on your children would be more than 拢29,000, you only need to prove you make 拢29,000.听 If you first applied for your family visa on or after 11 April 2024 You and your partner will need to prove you have a combined income of at least 拢29,000 a year. Financial requirements if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 2 year route You must have enough money to house and support yourself and your children without using public funds . Financial requirements if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 10 year route There are no financial requirements. Knowledge of language and life in the UK If you바카라 사이트檙e 18 to 64 you바카라 사이트檒l need to: book and pass the Life in the UK Test 听 meet the English language requirements by having a recognised English qualification with at least level B1 in speaking and listening or a degree taught or researched in English Including your children on your application if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 5 or 2 year route You can include your children on your application if they바카라 사이트檙e eligible - the eligibility criteria are different for children under or over 18. Children under 18 You can add your child to your application if all of the following are true:听 they have permission to be in the UK as a dependant on your family visa they바카라 사이트檒l continue to live with you and be supported by you without using public funds they바카라 사이트檙e not married, in a civil partnership or living an independent life Your partner must be your child바카라 사이트檚 other parent unless:听 you have sole responsibility for your child바카라 사이트檚 upbringing your child바카라 사이트檚 other parent is dead there are serious or compelling reasons why your child should be allowed to stay in the UK Parent means a biological parent, adoptive parent, or step-parent where the biological parent has died.听 Children 18 and over Children 18 and over must have had permission to be in the UK as a dependant on your family visa before they turned 18. They must still not be living an independent life.听 They also need to:听 pass the Life in the UK Test meet the English language requirements Including your children in your application if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 10 year route You cannot include your children in your application. Your children may still be able to apply separately . How to apply You바카라 사이트檒l be told which documents you need to provide when you apply. You바카라 사이트檒l need to: give proof of your income and where you live - if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 5 or 2 year route prove you바카라 사이트檝e lived in the UK with your partner since you got your last visa prove that your relationship with your partner is genuine prove you meet the English language requirements and have passed the Life in the UK Test Apply online You must apply online. The form you use depends if you바카라 사이트檙e on the: 5 or 2 year route 10 year route The earliest you can apply is 28 days before you meet the requirements for the time you need to have lived in the UK. Your application may be refused if you apply earlier.听 Do not wait until your current visa expires. If your visa expires before you can apply for indefinite leave to remain, you바카라 사이트檒l need to renew it first. Once you바카라 사이트檝e started your application, you can save your form and complete it later. Get help to apply online You can get help with completing the online form if you: do not feel confident using a computer or mobile device do not have internet access You can only use this service if you바카라 사이트檙e applying in the UK. You cannot get immigration advice through this service.

Apply as a partner (dependant on a work visa)

You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if both: you바카라 사이트檙e a dependant on your partner바카라 사이트檚 work visa your partner is settled or applying to settle in the UK If your partner is already settled You can apply for indefinite leave to remain as a dependant on your partner바카라 사이트檚 work visa even if they settled in a different way. For example because they had been in the UK for 10 years (바카라 사이트榣ong residence바카라 사이트�). You must have had permission to be in the UK as a dependant on their work visa when they settled. If your partner is applying to settle You can apply at the same time as your partner if both: you바카라 사이트檙e a dependant on your partner바카라 사이트檚 work visa your partner is applying to settle in the UK using their work visa Other ways to apply There바카라 사이트檚 a different way to stay in the UK if: you have a family visa as a partner or spouse your partner has settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme your partner has an innovator founder visa your partner has died your relationship ended because of domestic violence Eligibility Your eligibility depends on the visa your partner had, your relationship with your partner, how long you바카라 사이트檝e been in the UK and whether you meet the financial requirements. Your partner바카라 사이트檚 last work visa Your partner바카라 사이트檚 last work visa must be one of the following: Skilled Worker or Tier 2 (General) Scale-up Worker International Sportsperson, T2 Sportsperson or Tier 2 (Sportsperson) T2 Minister of Religion or Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Tier 1 (Investor) UK Ancestry Global Talent Representative of an Overseas Business Domestic Worker in a Private Household, if they came to the UK before 6 April 2012 Time you바카라 사이트檝e spent in the UK How long you need to have been in the UK depends on your visa. You can only use time you바카라 사이트檝e been in the UK as a dependant on your partner바카라 사이트檚 visa towards your continuous residence. Your current visa Time in the UK A dependant on a UK Ancestry or Representative of an Overseas Business visa No requirements A dependant on any other type of work visa At least 5 years living with your partner You must have spent no more than 180 days outside the UK in any 12 month period, if you바카라 사이트檙e applying as a dependant on your partner바카라 사이트檚: Skilled Worker visa Scale-up Worker visa Sportsperson visa Minister of Religion visa Tier 1 visa Tier 5 visa Global Talent visa If you were given permission to enter or stay in the UK before 11 January 2018, any time you spent outside the UK while you had this permission will not count towards the 180 day period if you바카라 사이트檙e applying as a dependant on your partner바카라 사이트檚: Skilled Worker visa T2 Minister of Religion or Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) Tier 1 visa Global Talent visa Start-up visa Innovator Founder visa Example You first had permission to enter the UK from 1 June 2017 to 31 May 2020. You were then granted an extension from 10 November 2019 to 31 May 2022. Any absences you took before 10 November 2019 will not count towards the 180 day period. If you think you바카라 사이트檙e affected by this rule, find out how to calculate your time in the UK (바카라 사이트榗ontinuous residence바카라 사이트�). If you바카라 사이트檙e applying on any other visa, it does not matter how many days you바카라 사이트檝e spent outside the UK. You must not be on a visitor visa or a short-term study visa. Your relationship You must be in a genuine relationship with your partner and intend to continue your relationship after you apply. You바카라 사이트檒l need to prove that either: you바카라 사이트檙e married or in a civil partnership you바카라 사이트檝e been living together in a relationship for 2 years You must also either: be living together when you apply - if your partner had a Skilled Worker, Scale-up Worker, Sportsperson, Minister of Religion, Tier 1, Tier 5 or Global Talent visa intend to live together - if your partner had any other type of work visa Financial requirements You must both: have enough income to support yourselves and your dependants not be using public funds How to apply You바카라 사이트檒l be told which documents you need to provide when you apply. You might need to show that, for example: you meet the English language requirements and have passed the Life in the UK Test your relationship is genuine and you바카라 사이트檝e lived in the UK long enough for the visa you have You may be able to add your children to your application if they are eligible. If the application form does not prompt you to add them, they can apply separately and then 바카라 사이트榣ink바카라 사이트� their application to yours. Apply online You must apply online . The earliest you can apply is 28 days before you바카라 사이트檝e lived in the UK long enough. Your application may be refused if you apply earlier. Do not wait until your current visa expires. If your visa expires before you can apply for indefinite leave to remain, you바카라 사이트檒l need to renew it first. Once you바카라 사이트檝e started your application, you can save your form and complete it later. Get help to apply online You can get help with completing the online form if you: do not feel confident using a computer or mobile device do not have internet access You can only use this service if you바카라 사이트檙e applying in the UK. You cannot get immigration advice through this service. Applying for your children You may be able to add your children to your application if they are eligible. If the application form does not prompt you to add them, they can apply separately and then 바카라 사이트榣ink바카라 사이트� their application to yours. Your child must have an eligible visa. Which visa they need depends on the visa your partner settled on. The visa your partner settled on What visa your child must have UK Ancestry visa Any visa - except a visitor visa, Short-term study visa, Parent of a Child Student visa, Seasonal Worker visa, or a Domestic Worker in a Private Household visa Any other work visa As a dependant on one of these visas (does not need to be as a dependant of your partner) If your child is over 18, they must have got an eligible visa before they turned 18. The following must also all be true: your child will live with you and be supported by you without using public funds your child is not married, in a civil partnership or living an independent life (for example they바카라 사이트檝e not left home or had children) your child is not working full time You need to provide extra documents if your child is over 16. If they바카라 사이트檙e over 18, they also need to meet some additional requirements. Extra documents for children over 16 You will be asked to prove: where they live - if they do not live with you, you바카라 사이트檒l need to explain why any rent or upkeep they pay you each month that you support them financially if they do not live with you You can use any of the following as proof: a bank statement a credit card bill a driving licence a NHS registration document a letter from their current school, college or university, on headed paper and issued by an authorised official of that organisation The documents you provide cannot be more than a month old on the date you make your application. If your child lives away from home, you바카라 사이트檒l need to provide: bank statements for you and your child covering the 3 months before the date you apply (to prove you바카라 사이트檝e supported them) confirmation from their university or college on headed paper and issued by an authorised official (if they바카라 사이트檙e studying) Children 18 and over They바카라 사이트檒l also need to: pass the Life in the UK Test meet the English language requirements Your child can also apply for indefinite leave to remain separately .

Apply as a parent (family visa)

You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if you have a family visa as a parent. Your child must be living in the UK and either: be settled in the UK - either as a British citizen or a person with indefinite leave to remain be applying for indefinite leave to remain at the same time as you Eligibility The eligibility criteria are different depending on if you바카라 사이트檙e on the: 5 year route 10 year route If you바카라 사이트檙e not sure which route you바카라 사이트檙e on, check the letter you got from the Home Office when your 바카라 사이트榣eave to remain바카라 사이트� was last approved. If you바카라 사이트檙e on the 5 year route and your partner is settled in the UK You cannot apply for indefinite leave to remain as a parent if you both: have a partner in the UK are eligible for a partner visa You must first apply for a visa as a partner and apply for indefinite leave to remain when you바카라 사이트檙e eligible. Your relationship to your child If your child lives with you, you must have either: sole parental responsibility shared responsibility if your child바카라 사이트檚 other parent is a British citizen or settled in the UK If your child lives with their other parent or carer, you must have access rights and shared responsibility. The child바카라 사이트檚 other parent or carer must be a British citizen or settled in the UK. If your child is 18 or over Your child must usually be under 18 on the date you apply for indefinite leave to remain if you are applying on the 5 year route. If your child is 18 or over you can still apply if both: your child was under 18 when you got your family visa as a parent your child does not live an independent life - for example, they have not left home, got married or had children If you바카라 사이트檙e applying on the 10 year route your child does not have to be under 18. Time you바카라 사이트檝e spent in the UK if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 5 year route You must have been living in the UK on your family visa as a parent for at least 5 continuous years. You cannot include time you바카라 사이트檝e spent in the UK on any other visa, including as a fianc茅, fianc茅e or proposed civil partner. Time you바카라 사이트檝e spent in the UK if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 10 year route You must have been living in the UK for at least 10 continuous years. You can include time you바카라 사이트檝e spent on any other visas which lead to indefinite leave to remain . You cannot include time you바카라 사이트檝e spent in the UK as a fianc茅, fianc茅e or proposed civil partner. Financial requirements if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 5 year route You must prove you have enough money to support and house yourself and your dependants without relying on public funds . Financial requirements if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 10 year route There are no financial requirements. Knowledge of language and life in the UK If you바카라 사이트檙e 18 to 64 you바카라 사이트檒l need to: book and pass the Life in the UK Test meet the English language requirements by having a recognised English qualification with at least level B1 in speaking and listening or a degree taught or researched in English Including your other children on your application if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 5 year route You can include your other children on your application if they바카라 사이트檙e eligible - the eligibility is different for children under 18 or 18 and over. Children under 18 You can add your other children to your application if all of the following are true: they have permission to be in the UK as a dependant on your family visa they바카라 사이트檒l continue to live with you and be supported by you without using public funds they바카라 사이트檙e not married, in a civil partnership or living an independent life Children 18 and over Children 18 and over must have had permission to be in the UK as a dependant on your family visa before they turned 18. They must still not be living an independent life. They바카라 사이트檒l also need to: pass the Life in the UK Test meet the English language requirements Including your other children in your application if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 10 year route You cannot include your other children in your application. Your children may still be able to apply separately . How to apply You바카라 사이트檒l be told which documents you need to provide when you apply. You바카라 사이트檒l need to prove that: you바카라 사이트檙e their parent give proof of your income and where you live - if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 5 year route you meet the English language requirements and have passed the Life in the UK Test On the 5 year route you can include your other children on the same application form if they바카라 사이트檙e eligible. If you cannot add them to your application your children may still be able to apply separately . Apply online You must apply online. The form you use depends if you바카라 사이트檙e on the: 5 year route 10 year route The earliest you can apply is 28 days before you바카라 사이트檝e lived in the UK for 5 continuous years (or 10 years if you바카라 사이트檙e on the 10 year route). Your application may be refused if you apply earlier. Do not wait until your current visa expires. If your visa expires before you can apply for indefinite leave to remain, you바카라 사이트檒l need to renew it first. Once you바카라 사이트檝e started your application, you can save your form and complete it later. Get help to apply online You can get help with completing the online form if you: do not feel confident using a computer or mobile device do not have internet access You can only use this service if you바카라 사이트檙e applying in the UK. You cannot get immigration advice through this service.

Apply as a child (family visa)

You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain as a child. You may be eligible if both: you have a family visa as a child - there바카라 사이트檚 a different way to apply if you바카라 사이트檙e a dependant on your parent바카라 사이트檚 work visa your parent is a British citizen or settled in the UK You may also be able to apply if any of the following are true: you바카라 사이트檙e under 18 and were born in the UK before your parent settled here - you can have any immigration status, including if you never had a visa you바카라 사이트檝e ever been a dependant on a relative바카라 사이트檚 visa - they must have had refugee status or humanitarian protection before settling in the UK you have a parent who is applying for indefinite leave to remain as a partner or parent on the 10 year route If your parent is not sure which route they바카라 사이트檙e on, they can check the letter they got from the Home Office when their 바카라 사이트榣eave to remain바카라 사이트� was last approved. If you were born in the UK after your parent settled here, you do not need indefinite leave to remain. Check if you바카라 사이트檙e a British citizen - you will either be a citizen or eligible to apply for citizenship. Parents can apply on behalf of children under 18. If your parent or relative is applying for settlement They may be able to include you on their application instead. If they바카라 사이트檝e already applied for settlement and they do not have a decision yet, you can apply as a child separately. If they are applying to settle as a partner or parent on the 10 year route then you must apply separately. Eligibility You must be able to prove all of the following: you바카라 사이트檝e had permission to be in the UK as your parent or relative바카라 사이트檚 dependant you are or will be living with your parent, parents or relative you바카라 사이트檒l be supported and accommodated adequately without using public funds you바카라 사이트檙e not married, in a civil partnership or living an independent life If you live with one parent who became a British citizen after settling in the UK, you must have been their dependant when they got settlement. Your relationship Your parent can be a biological parent, a legal parent, or an adoptive parent. If you live with 2 parents in the UK, both must be settled in the UK. If you live with one parent, they must be settled in the UK and have sole responsibility for looking after you. If they do not have sole responsibility for you, you may still be eligible if either: your other parent is dead there are serious or compelling reasons why you should be allowed to stay in the UK If you live with a relative who바카라 사이트檚 not your parent, there must be serious or compelling reasons why you should be allowed to stay in the UK. If you바카라 사이트檙e 18 or over You must have been a dependant on your parent or relative바카라 사이트檚 visa before you turned 18. They must now be settled and have had either: a family visa as a partner or parent refugee status or humanitarian protection You must still be living with your parent or relative and not be married, in a civil partnership or living an independent life. You may also need to: pass the Life in the UK Test meet the English language requirements How to apply You바카라 사이트檒l be told which documents you need to provide when you apply. Apply online You must apply online to settle as a child in the UK . There바카라 사이트檚 a different way to apply as the child of a parent or partner on the 10 year route . Once you바카라 사이트檝e started your application, you can save your form and complete it later. Get help to apply online You can get help with completing the online form if you: do not feel confident using a computer or mobile device do not have internet access You can only use this service if you바카라 사이트檙e applying in the UK. You cannot get immigration advice through this service.

Apply as a child (dependant on a work visa)

You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if your parent is either: settled in the UK applying to settle in the UK using their work visa You can apply if you were born in the UK before your parent settled, or if you have not applied for permission to be in the UK before. If your parent is already settled You can apply for indefinite leave to remain as a dependant on your parent바카라 사이트檚 work visa even if they settled in a different way. For example because they had been in the UK for 10 years (바카라 사이트榣ong residence바카라 사이트�). Your parent must have had permission to be in the UK on a work visa when they settled. There바카라 사이트檚 a different way to stay in the UK as a child if: you have a family visa or were born in the UK after your parent settled here your parent has an innovator founder visa If you바카라 사이트檙e 18 or over, you must have had permission to be in the UK as your parent바카라 사이트檚 dependant before you turned 18. If your parent or relative is applying for settlement They may be able to include you on their application instead. If they바카라 사이트檝e already applied for settlement and they do not have a decision yet, you can apply as a child separately. Eligibility You must usually have an eligible visa. Which visa you need depends on the visa your parents settled on. You do not need a visa if you were born in the UK and this is your first application to stay in the UK. The visa your parents settled on What visa you must have UK Ancestry visa Any visa - except a visitor visa, Short-term study visa, Parent of a Child Student visa, Seasonal Worker visa, or a Domestic Worker in a Private Household visa Any other work visa As a dependant on one of these visas (does not need to be as a dependant of your parent). If you바카라 사이트檙e over 18, you must have got an eligible visa before you turned 18. You must also prove all of the following: you are or will be living with your parent or parents you바카라 사이트檒l be supported and accommodated adequately without using public funds you바카라 사이트檙e not married, in a civil partnership or living an independent life If you live with one parent who became a British citizen after settling in the UK, you must have been their dependant when they got settlement. If you바카라 사이트檙e over 18, you also need to meet some additional requirements. Your parents바카라 사이트� work visa Your parents바카라 사이트� last work visa can be any of the following: Skilled Worker or Tier 2 (General) Scale-up Worker International Sportsperson, T2 Sportsperson or Tier 2 (Sportsperson) T2 Minister of Religion or Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Tier 1 (Investor) UK Ancestry Global Talent Representative of an Overseas Business Domestic Worker in a Private Household, if they came to the UK before 6 April 2012 Your relationship Your parent can be a biological parent, an adoptive parent, or a step-parent if your biological parent has died. If you live with 2 parents in the UK, both must be settled here, or currently applying for settlement. If you live with one parent, they must be settled and have sole responsibility for looking after you. If they do not have sole responsibility for you, you may still be eligible if: your other parent has died there are serious or compelling reasons why you should be allowed to stay in the UK - for example, you have a serious illness If you live with a relative who바카라 사이트檚 not your parent, there must be serious compelling reasons why you should be allowed to stay in the UK. If you바카라 사이트檙e 18 or over You바카라 사이트檒l also need to: pass the Life in the UK Test meet the English language requirements How to apply You바카라 사이트檒l be told which documents you need to provide when you apply. Apply online You must apply online . Once you바카라 사이트檝e started your application, you can save your form and complete it later. Get help to apply online You can get help with completing the online form if you: do not feel confident using a computer or mobile device do not have internet access You can only use this service if you바카라 사이트檙e applying in the UK. You cannot get immigration advice through this service.

Apply as an adult dependent relative (family visa)

You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if you have a family visa as an adult dependent relative. This visa is for people being cared for by a relative in the UK. Eligibility You must be over 18 and have permission to enter the UK as an adult dependent relative. The relative looking after you must both: be settled (or settling) in the UK have enough money to support you without relying on public funds for at least 5 years from the date you entered the UK as an adult dependent relative - they (your 바카라 사이트榮ponsor바카라 사이트�) must complete a sponsor form to confirm this You do not need to prove your level of English or pass the Life in the UK Test. How to apply Apply to settle at the same time as the relative who바카라 사이트檚 looking after you. Your visa will expire if they바카라 사이트檙e granted indefinite leave to remain before you. You must apply online . Once you바카라 사이트檝e started your application, you can save your form and complete it later. You바카라 사이트檒l be told which documents you need to provide when you apply. You can contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for more information. Get help to apply online You can get help with completing the online form if you: do not feel confident using a computer or mobile device do not have internet access You can only use this service if you바카라 사이트檙e applying in the UK. You cannot get immigration advice through this service.

You바카라 사이트檒l be asked to make an appointment at a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services ( UKVCAS ) service point to provide your biometric information (your fingerprints and a photo). You바카라 사이트檒l also need to submit your supporting documents. You can: upload them into the online service have them scanned at your UKVCAS appointment Any children aged 6 or over must provide biometric information if you바카라 사이트檙e applying for them on your form. You must not travel outside of the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man until you get a decision. Your application will be withdrawn if you do. Getting a decision There is no standard processing time, but you바카라 사이트檒l usually be told whether your application has been successful within 6 months. Your application may take longer if your case is complex, for example: if your supporting documents need to be verified if you need to attend an interview because of your personal circumstances, for example if you have a criminal conviction If you urgently need to travel overseas, contact UK Visas and Immigration . If your application is approved You can do the following: work run a business study use public services, such as healthcare and schools apply for public funds (benefits) and pensions apply for British citizenship , usually after a minimum of 12 months If you stay outside the UK for more than 2 years You can lose your indefinite leave to remain if you stay outside the UK for more than 2 years at a time. You may need to apply before you can return to the UK .

Indefinite leave to remain if you have family in the UK

Overview

You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you have a family member settled in the UK - either as a British citizen or a person with indefinite leave to remain.

You can apply as:

Indefinite leave to remain is how you settle in the UK. It바카라 사이트檚 also called 바카라 사이트榮ettlement바카라 사이트�. It gives you the right to live, work and study here for as long as you like, and apply for benefits if you바카라 사이트檙e eligible. You can use it to apply for British citizenship.

You바카라 사이트檒l need to apply the same way as your partner or parent who is settled or is applying to settle.

If you바카라 사이트檙e not eligible through family in the UK, there are other ways to apply for indefinite leave to remain.

When to apply

You can apply once you바카라 사이트檙e eligible.

If you바카라 사이트檙e applying as a parent or a partner with a family visa, the earliest you can apply is 28 days before you meet the requirements for time spent in the UK. Your application may be refused if you apply earlier.

Do not wait until your current visa expires. If your visa expires before you can apply for indefinite leave to remain, you바카라 사이트檒l need to renew it first.

Fees and how long it takes

It costs 拢3,029 for each person applying.

You바카라 사이트檒l each need to have your biometric information (fingerprints and a photo) taken - there바카라 사이트檚 no fee for this.

You바카라 사이트檒l usually get a decision within 6 months if you apply using the standard service.

You must not travel outside of the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man until you get a decision. Your application will be withdrawn if you do.

Get a faster decision on your application

You may be able to pay to get a faster decision.

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