Visas for Family Reunification and Family Immigration to the United Kingdom
Assistance with obtaining visas for family reunification in the UK!
Full support for family reunification visas
Preparation of all necessary documents for a family reunification visa
Organizational support for your relocation to the UK
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What is a family reunification visa to the United Kingdom?
It is a special visa designed for the reunification of family members who wish to move to the UK. The program is focused on helping with the required documents, obtaining residency permits, and offering support during the adaptation process in a new country. Participants can receive help integrating and strengthening family ties in the UK.
Types of Family Visas in the UK
The UK offers several types of visas for family reunification. It is important to choose the right type of visa depending on your situation and the purpose of your stay. We will help you choose and apply for the right visa.
Partner visa or spouse
For spouses, civil partners or people in a long-term relationship with a British citizen or permanent resident who has indefinite leave to remain.
Child Visa
For minor children whose parents are British citizens or have permanent residence status.
Visa for parents
For the parents of a minor child who is a UK citizen or resident.
Fiancée Visa
For people who intend to marry or register a civil partnership with a UK citizen.
Visa for relatives in need of assistance care
For adult relatives who require ongoing care and this care can only be provided by family living in the UK.
Family Visa
Issued to people who do not meet the standard requirements but have compelling reasons to stay with family in the UK, for example if you are a victim of domestic abuse or there is a threat to life in your country of residence.
Relative Visa with right of settlement
For immediate family members wishing to settle in the UK with family who already have resident status.
What opportunities does a family reunification visa provide in the UK?
A family reunification visa provides unique opportunities to move and settle in the UK. It helps to reunite a family, ensuring security and stability for all its members. The key condition for participation is the presence of family ties, confirmed by documents that allow you to obtain a residence permit. With this visa, you will be able to:
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Obtain a residence permit for the whole family.
A reunification visa allows you and your loved ones to start a new life in the UK with full support and comfort.
A reunification visa allows you and your loved ones to start a new life in the UK with full support and comfort.
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Move to the UK with your family.
Your whole family will receive help settling in and access to essential services such as education and healthcare.
Your whole family will receive help settling in and access to essential services such as education and healthcare.
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Open opportunities for long-term residence and integration into British society and the labour market.
The programme promotes stability and development of your family in a new country.
The programme promotes stability and development of your family in a new country.
Current Important Features on Family Immigration
Family members granted a family reunification visa have the right to live, study and work in the UK.
To obtain a visa, applicants must undergo a tuberculosis test at an approved clinic (only for citizens of the following countries).
When applying for a visa, each applicant must also pay for compulsory medical insurance for the entire period of validity of the visa, if it is issued for more than 6 months.
Personal chat with lawyers
We will create a personal chat in the messaging platform of your choice. The chat will include a team of lawyers who will assist you throughout the entire process in real-time:
Provide you with recommendations
Answer your questions
Prepare documents
At various stages, you will have personal online consultations with the lead specialist.
Find out if you qualify for a family reunification visa in the UK
Consult with our specialist to assess your chances of obtaining a family reunification visa and moving to the UK.
You can receive help with the family reunification visa application even if:
You do not have permanent residency in the UK
You do not have the financial resources for relocation or housing
You have not received an official offer from a British employer or organization
Our experience will help you to speed up and simplify the process of obtaining a visa for family reunification in the UK
ReLocate is a team of consultants, immigration specialists and lawyers. We help families with the process of reunification and moving to the UK, providing support at every step. We specialize in legal issues and adaptation in a new country.
We will study your case in detail and prepare an action plan
- We will assess your situation and compliance with the requirements of a visa for family reunification.
- We will identify all possible difficulties and offer optimal solutions.
- We will draw up a detailed plan for successful reunification with your family and moving to Great Britain.
Result: You will know exactly what to do and when, and will be able to prepare for the application process in advance.
We will help with the preparation of documents and confirmation of needs for a family reunification visa
- We will help you prepare the necessary documents to confirm your situation.
- We will provide communication with local authorities and bodies for registration applications.
Result: You will have all the confirmed documents to move calmly through the visa application process.
We will prepare documents for an application for a family reunification visa
- We will help you collect all the necessary documents for filing an application.
- We will prepare questionnaires and applications for obtaining a visa for reunification families.
Result: Your application will be prepared taking into account all the requirements, which will speed up the process and increase your chances of successfully obtaining a visa.
We will solve organizational issues for your move and reunification with your family
- We will sign you up for the necessary meetings and consultations.
- We will organize the payment of fees and payments associated with a visa for family reunification.
- We will monitor the status of your case and support you at every step.
Result: Completion of all necessary procedures without stress and with maximum support from you.
Why it is better to go this way with us
We are not a travel agency, not bloggers and not “amateurs” who have applied for 10+ visas and consider themselves professionals.
We are lawyers who have lived in the immigration sphere for 15 years and know everything about it.
Philipp Orlov
ReLocate owner, immigration lawyer.
Your case will be handled by a team of lawyers
Alina Bondarenko
Assistant lawyer
Yulia Golinevich
Immigration expert
Viktoria Ergakova
assistant lawyer
Anastasia Tereshkina
assistant lawyer
Natalia Chatskis
family and parental rights lawyer
Family visa application fees
Official fees:
| Consular fee | 2315 € |
| Compulsory medical insurance (paid immediately for the entire period of validity of the visa) | 1035 £ / per year |
What is the UK Family Reunification Visa Process?
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Introduction
We analyze your situation, check your eligibility for a family reunification visa, and develop an individual action plan.
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Collecting and Preparing Documents
We will help you collect and prepare all the necessary documents, including proof of your family ties.
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Preparing an Application for a family reunification visa
We will help you fill out your application correctly so that all data meets the requirements of the British authorities and minimizes possible errors.
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Sending documents
We will make sure that all your documents are sent on time and meet the requirements of the family reunification visa.
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Assistance with organizing the move
We will explain how to pay fees, organize an appointment for biometrics and help with planning the move to the UK to reunite with family.
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Support at all stages
We will support you at all stages of obtaining a visa for family reunification, including communication with local authorities and monitoring the progress of your case.
Documents required for a UK Family Reunion Visa
A valid passport
You must have a valid passport that confirms your identity, nationality and connection to the family you wish to reunite with.
Evidence of financial means
Documents that prove you have the means to support yourself and your family in the UK, such as bank statements or employment contracts.
Proof of Family Relationship
Documents proving your family relationship with those you wish to reunite with, such as marriage certificates, birth certificates or other family relationships.
Proof of Accommodation Provided
A document from your host confirming that you will be provided with accommodation in the UK to reunite with family.
Contact details of host
The name, address and contact details of the person or organisation providing you with accommodation to join your family in the UK.
Proof of English language skills
A UK government recognised English language test result, such as SELT, or proof of English language education.
Additional Documents Required for a Family Visa
Certificate of No Criminal Record
A document proving your lack of a criminal record, if required for your application.
Medical Examination Results
A tuberculosis test certificate, if you are from a country that requires one examination.
Sponsor Financial Certificate
Documents from your sponsor in the UK, such as bank statements, income statements or an employment contract, confirming financial support.
Invitation Letter from Host
A document confirming an invitation from family or sponsor in the UK, including their contact details.
Proof of Payment for Medical insurance
A document confirming payment of compulsory medical insurance for entry and stay in the UK.
Children’s birth certificates (if applicable)
Documents confirming the relationship with the children, if they are indicated in the application.
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Extending your Family Reunification visa
Extending your Family Reunification Visa
You can apply to extend your stay with a family member if you are already in the UK on a Family Reunification Visa.
Extension Deadline visas
You can apply for an extension at any time before your current leave to remain in the UK expires.
Extension with the same family member
If you are extending your visa to stay with the same family member, your visa will only be extended for 28 days beyond your current stay.
Switching to a Family Reunion Visa
If you came to the UK on another visa, you may be able to switch to a Family Reunion Visa to stay with your:
- spouse or partner
- dechild
- parent
You can apply to switch at any time before your current leave to remain in the UK expires.
You will not be able to get a family visa if:
Your family member has a work or student visa
You have a visitor visa or a visa for 6 months or less
However, you can switch to a UK family visa if you have:
6-month family visa as a fiancé, fiancée or prospective civil partner
Permission to remain in the UK due to a family court order or divorce
Exceptional circumstances which require your continued presence in the UK to care for a family member in need of care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for family reunion with my partner if they have a temporary visa in the UK?
You cannot apply for a family visa if your family member is temporarily in the UK on a temporary work or student visa. Instead, you can apply to live with them as a dependent.
How long after receiving a family reunion visa can I apply for permanent residency?
You must live continuously for at least 5 years on this visa as a partner before applying for permanent residency. This period does not include time spent on other visas or if you were in the UK as a fiancé(e).
Do I need to take a language test to apply for this visa?
When applying for a family reunion visa, applicants will need to prove their knowledge of English by taking the SELT test with at least an A1 level.
How does the biometric submission work?
You will need to print the confirmation of your application and appointment, then visit a UK visa center where they will take your fingerprints, photograph you, and keep your passport for visa stamping.
If I only have one passport, do I have to leave it at the visa center?
After biometric submission, your passport will be taken while the decision is made and the visa is stamped. However, you can pay for the ‘keep my passport’ service to have it returned on the day of biometric submission. Once a decision is made, you will need to send your passport back to the visa center for the visa to be stamped if your visa is approved.
If I urgently need a visa, can I pay for expedited processing?
Expedited processing is currently limited, as all immigration services are focused primarily on refugee programs for Ukrainians. However, this option may still be available at some visa centers.
You can check if expedited processing is available at your required visa center.
Can I only find out the visa decision when my passport is returned?
When a decision on your visa is made, you will receive an email. Usually, if the visa is approved, the email attachment will be empty. If the visa is refused, the email will contain a detailed explanation of the reasons. However, the final confirmation of whether your visa has been granted or not will come when you receive your passport.