FAMILY IMMIGRATION

Family & Partner Immigration

Clear, practical UK immigration guidance for partners and families seeking to build their lives together in the United Kingdom.

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FAMILY ROUTES

Bringing families together.

UK family immigration includes different routes depending on your relationship, circumstances and immigration status. Explore the main family and partner routes below to understand which option may be relevant to you.

Spouse & Civil Partner

For spouses and civil partners who want to join or remain with their partner in the UK, subject to the relevant immigration requirements.

Unmarried Partner

For eligible unmarried partners seeking to live together in the UK where the relationship meets the applicable immigration requirements.

Fiancé(e) & Proposed Civil Partner

For eligible couples planning to marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK and continue their life together here.

Parent Route

For eligible parents seeking to join or remain with their child in the UK, where the relevant family immigration requirements are met.

Child Route

For eligible children seeking to join or remain with a parent or parents in the UK.

Adult Dependent Relative

For eligible adult relatives who require long-term personal care and are seeking to join a qualifying relative in the UK.