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What are the requirements for an Adult Dependent Relative Visa?

Below are the most general eligibility requirements which may vary depending on the complexity of your situation:
you and your close relative in the UK must be both aged 18 or over
your sponsor in the UK must be a British or Irish citizen, a person with a settled or pre-settled status in the UK, a holder of a Turkish Business Person or Turkish worker visa, and a person with a refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK.
you require long-term personal care due to your age, illness disability, or other related condition and are unable to look after yourself and perform daily tasks, such as washing, dressing and cooking
your are unable to receive such care in your home country and there are no other persons or institutions available to reasonably provide the required level of care
your immediate family member in the UK will be able to provide adequate maintenance, care and accommodation without recourse to public funds in the UK
you have no criminal convictions

What documents and information are required to apply for an Adult Dependant Relative visa?

Below are the most general eligibility requirements which may vary depending on the complexity of your situation:
you and your close relative in the UK must be both aged 18 or over
your sponsor in the UK must be a British or Irish citizen, a person with a settled or pre-settled status in the UK, a holder of a Turkish Business Person or Turkish worker visa, and a person with a refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK.
you require long-term personal care due to your age, illness disability, or other related condition and are unable to look after yourself and perform daily tasks, such as washing, dressing and cooking
your are unable to receive such care in your home country and there are no other persons or institutions available to reasonably provide the required level of care
your immediate family member in the UK will be able to provide adequate maintenance, care and accommodation without recourse to public funds in the UK
you have no criminal convictions

How can I apply? How long does it take to get a decision?

Below are the most general eligibility requirements which may vary depending on the complexity of your situation:
you and your close relative in the UK must be both aged 18 or over
your sponsor in the UK must be a British or Irish citizen, a person with a settled or pre-settled status in the UK, a holder of a Turkish Business Person or Turkish worker visa, and a person with a refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK.
you require long-term personal care due to your age, illness disability, or other related condition and are unable to look after yourself and perform daily tasks, such as washing, dressing and cooking
your are unable to receive such care in your home country and there are no other persons or institutions available to reasonably provide the required level of care
your immediate family member in the UK will be able to provide adequate maintenance, care and accommodation without recourse to public funds in the UK
you have no criminal convictions

What can I do if my visa is refused?

Below are the most general eligibility requirements which may vary depending on the complexity of your situation:
you and your close relative in the UK must be both aged 18 or over
your sponsor in the UK must be a British or Irish citizen, a person with a settled or pre-settled status in the UK, a holder of a Turkish Business Person or Turkish worker visa, and a person with a refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK.
you require long-term personal care due to your age, illness disability, or other related condition and are unable to look after yourself and perform daily tasks, such as washing, dressing and cooking
your are unable to receive such care in your home country and there are no other persons or institutions available to reasonably provide the required level of care
your immediate family member in the UK will be able to provide adequate maintenance, care and accommodation without recourse to public funds in the UK
you have no criminal convictions

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