Family visa checklist (apply, extend, switch)

Use this page for partner, parent, and child route preparation across new applications, extensions, and in-UK switches.

Confirm whether the application is for partner, parent, or child and whether it is apply, extend, or switch. Build a chronological relationship evidence pack (history, communication, cohabitation where relevant). Prepare financial requirement records and ensure amounts, dates, and account details are consistent. Prepare accommodation evidence and any child welfare/parental responsibility documents required by your route. Check identity records, passport validity, and translation quality before upload. Run a final consistency review so names, addresses, and dates match across form answers and evidence files.

Submission sequence

Use this order to reduce evidence gaps and avoid avoidable processing delays.

1. Route validation

Confirm route fit and check whether apply, extend, or switch conditions are met.

2. Evidence lock

Freeze the evidence list, then verify all names, dates, and references across files.

3. Submit and track

Submit, complete biometrics promptly, and monitor requests for additional evidence.

Family visa checklist (apply, extend, switch)

Submission sequence

1. Route validation

2. Evidence lock

3. Submit and track

Related pages

Family visa checklist

EUSS family permit checklist

Child close-relative checklist

Ukraine scheme status page

Family fee finder