PBS Dependant Visa Guidance

A PBS dependant visa, or Family Member of a PBS Migrant visa as it is also known, gives permission to enter and remain in the UK to certain family members of individuals who have or are applying for a UK visa under the points-based system (PBS). The ‘main applicant’ or ‘visa holder’ must be, or […]

Tier 2 Dependent Visa Guidance

One of the advantages of the Tier 2 visa route is that it allows family members to join the main visa holder in the UK with a Tier 2 Dependent visa. The Tier 2 visa is now closed to new applicants, and has been replaced by the Skilled Worker visa and the Health & Care […]

FLR M Form: Spouse, Partner or Child Extensions

You will need to complete the FLR M form if you want to make an application to extend your stay in the UK on the basis of your family life and relationship to either: A British citizen A person who is present and settled in the UK with indefinite leave to remain, or A person […]

UK Family Visa (Join Loved Ones in the UK)

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A UK Family Visa is needed for foreign nationals to come to the UK to join a family member for a period of more than 6 months. Shorter stays will usually require a standard visitor visa.   Who needs a UK family visa? You will need to apply for a UK family visa if: You […]

Tier 1 Dependant Visa (Application & Requirements)

Applying for the Tier 1 Dependant Visa  One of the benefits of the Tier 1 visa route is that it offers the visa holder’s family members the opportunity to apply to join their loved one in the UK. As a ‘PBS dependant’ under the UK’s Points-Based visa system, you will be subject to different rules […]