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Family visas

Choose the UK family route that matches your relationship and situation.

Compare partner, parent, child, and family permit pathways, then move into the route page that matches your case.

Explore family routes Build a Family route checklist
Family route fees Family visa questions Guidance by stage
Evidence Relationship, finances, accommodation, suitability
Covers Apply, extend, and switch pathways
Includes Route-specific checklists and next actions

Family route flow

01
Select route type

Partner, parent, child, or family permit route.

02
Build evidence pack

Relationship chain, financial records, accommodation details.

03
Submit with consistency

Check names, dates, and sponsor details across all documents.

Rules change often. We refresh this guide when published updates are released, but always confirm requirements on the official page before you apply.
Partner route Relationship and financial requirement planning.
Parent route Parental responsibility and care evidence.
Child route Identity, guardianship, and accommodation checks.
EUSS permit Sponsor status and relationship-based eligibility.

Family visas overview

Family routes cover partners, parents, and children, plus specific family permits. Requirements vary by relationship type, so confirm the exact route on the official site.

Relationship evidence

Prepare documents that prove your relationship or dependency.

Finance

Income, savings, or sponsor support evidence may be required.

English + accommodation

Check English language requirements and suitable accommodation evidence.

Family route pages

Open the route page that matches your case for checklist detail, evidence sequence, and route-specific next actions.

Family visas (apply, extend, switch)

Partner, parent, and child routes with relationship, finance, and accommodation evidence.

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EUSS family permit

For eligible family members linked to an EU Settlement Scheme sponsor.

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Child joining a close relative

Child-route checklist focused on guardianship, care, and parental responsibility evidence.

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Ukraine Family Scheme status

Status page for the closed route with links to currently active alternatives.

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Family route step-by-step guidance

Use these flows to prepare relationship, finance, and identity evidence in the right order.

Family visas (apply, extend, switch)

  1. Confirm relationship route: partner, parent, or child.
  2. Check financial and accommodation requirements.
  3. Prepare relationship timeline and supporting records.
  4. Apply, upload evidence, and monitor follow-up requests.
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EU Settlement Scheme family permit

  1. Confirm your connection to the eligible EUSS sponsor.
  2. Check whether permit conditions fit your travel plan.
  3. Prepare relationship and sponsor status evidence.
  4. Submit application and keep travel records organised.
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Child joining a close relative

  1. Confirm eligibility under the child route requirements.
  2. Prepare parental responsibility and care evidence.
  3. Collect accommodation and financial support documents.
  4. Apply with complete child identity and guardian records.
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Ukraine Family Scheme (closed)

  1. Confirm this route is closed to new applications.
  2. Check whether another active route is available.
  3. Review current status options in your guidance pages.
  4. Plan with an active route before starting an application.
Open route page