UK Adult Dependent Relative Visa Solicitors

Applicants must demonstrate that they require long-term personal care due to age, illness, or disability. This means they cannot perform essential activities of daily living without help. For instance, they may need assistance with eating, bathing, dressing, or mobility.

Additionally, applicants must prove that the required care is not available or accessible in their home country. This could include showing:

A lack of availability of professional care services.

Financial constraints that make accessing care unaffordable.

No other close relatives in the home country are capable of providing the necessary support.

Care needs must be supported by robust evidence, such as medical documentation or assessments from healthcare professionals.

Eligible applicants must generally be 18 years or older. They are typically parents, grandparents, or other adult relatives of the UK sponsor.

The UK-based sponsor (family member) must meet specific conditions to support the application successfully. The obligations of a sponsor include:

Financial Responsibility:

While there isn’t a set minimum income threshold specific to this visa category, the government often evaluates the finances on par with other family or dependent visas. For example:

• The sponsor must demonstrate they are financially stable and can support their dependent relative without relying on public funds in the UK.
• This includes covering accommodation costs, healthcare (if not covered by the NHS), living expenses (e.g., food and clothing), and any special medical or care needs that the dependent may have.
• The income requirement for general family visas is £29,000 per year for a single dependent. For dependent children already residing in the UK, additional financial thresholds apply: £3,800 for the first child and £2,400 for each additional child.

Accommodation

• The sponsor must show they can provide adequate accommodation for the applicant without relying on public housing. This includes evidence like property ownership deeds, tenancy agreements, or utility bills.

Long-Term Commitment:

While there isn’t a set minimum income threshold specific to this visa category, the government often evaluates the finances on par with other family or dependent visas. For example:

• The sponsor must commit to caring for the applicant for the long term. This includes financial and emotional support for the dependent’s care needs.

A fundamental condition of the visa is that the applicant cannot access appropriate care in their home country. This requires evidence such as:

Reports from hospitals or doctors explaining the nature of the care needed and confirming its unavailability in the home country.

Records of failed attempts to arrange care services locally (e.g., professional care agency rejections).

Statements highlighting financial or practical difficulties in providing care in the home country.

Note: Extended family members, such as uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, or cousins, do not qualify under this visa. Only the closest family members who meet the criteria above can apply.

The visa prohibits dependence on UK public funds. This condition applies to both the sponsor and the applicant. It is critical to prove that the sponsor has sufficient personal resources to support the dependent relative entirely.

While the ADR visa generally does not require the applicant to pass an English language test explicitly, they must meet all other applicable immigration rules. The decision-making process will also require the following:

Evidence that the relationship between the sponsor and applicant is genuine.

A completed visa application form with a valid passport and related documentation.

Biometrics and photographs for identity verification.