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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Time of India
Understanding the UK family visa: Who can apply, extend, or switch
A UK family visa allows individuals to live with their family member in the country for more than six months. It covers a range of relationships and situations and includes both new applications and extensions. The UK Home Office has detailed guidelines on who can apply, how much it costs, and what the conditions are. Here's a clear breakdown of what this visa route involves. Who can apply for a UK family visa You can apply for a family visa from outside the UK if you intend to live with: Your spouse or civil partner Your fiancé, fiancée, or proposed civil partner Your child Your parent A relative who will provide long-term care for you This visa is different from short-term entry options. If you're visiting the UK for six months or less, you will need to apply under a Standard Visitor visa or a Marriage Visitor visa, depending on the nature of your visit. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 혈압, 혈당, 고지혈로 고민이 많으신 분들만 읽어주세요. 메디셜 더 읽기 Undo Extending a family visa from inside the UK (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) If you're already in the UK on a family visa, you may apply to extend your stay. You can do this at any time before your current permission expires. If you are continuing to stay with the same family member, your new visa will only add up to 28 days to the end of your current visa period. Live Events You Might Also Like: UK eyes more high skilled Indian professionals through Global Talent visa It is important to check the rules around settlement (also known as Indefinite Leave to Remain). You will need to live in the UK for a certain number of years before becoming eligible. If you've already lived in the UK for many years and are not eligible for a family visa, you might qualify to stay under the 'private life' route. Switching to a family visa You may switch to a family visa from another visa category, as long as you apply before your current visa expires. This applies if you want to stay in the UK with your: Spouse or partner Child Parent However, there are exceptions. If you entered the UK on a visitor visa or any visa valid for six months or less, you usually need to leave the UK and apply for a family visa from your home country. The only exceptions are if you are: In the UK on a six-month family visa as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner Waiting for a family court decision or outcome of a divorce Visa fees and additional charges The visa application fee depends on where you're applying from and who you're joining. According to UK Home Office , the visa fee for most applicants: You Might Also Like: UK family visa rules spark outcry as families face forced separation From outside the UK: £1,938 From inside the UK: £1,321 There are separate fees if you're applying to be cared for by a relative, and the cost varies depending on their immigration status. In addition to the application fee, applicants are also required to pay a healthcare surcharge. This fee gives access to the National Health Service (NHS) and is charged based on the duration of your visa. Adults (18 or older): from £2,587.50 to £5,175 depending on the length of stay Children (under 18): from £1,940 to £3,880 Some applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver if they cannot afford basic living costs. Applicants within the UK may also use the optional super priority service for an additional £1,000 to receive a faster decision. However, this service is not available for those applying to be cared for by a relative. Special circumstances There are specific provisions for those who had a family visa and experienced difficult situations. You may apply to settle in the UK if: You were a partner and have been the victim of domestic abuse Your partner has died In both cases, you must have had permission to stay in the UK as a partner when the incident occurred. When can you not apply for a family visa Not everyone is eligible for a family visa. You cannot apply under this category if: Your family member is in the UK on a temporary work or student visa-in such cases, apply as a dependant You are in the UK on a visitor visa or another short-term visa-unless you meet the exceptions noted above
Miami Herald
12-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
New UK Immigration Rules 2025: What The White Paper Means For US Citizens
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed on Monday to cut immigration numbers and make it harder for people to settle in the U.K. The prime minister announced he would end Britain's "failed experiment in open borders" just two weeks after Reform UK, an anti-immigrant party, saw big victories in local elections. "Every area of the immigration system-work, family, and study-will be tightened up so we have more control," Starmer said in a speech in Downing Street before the publication of the White Paper on immigration on Monday. "We will create a system that is controlled, selective and fair." Government plans published Monday say the threshold for skilled worker visas will be increased to graduate level, in a bid to reduce lower-skilled migration. Meanwhile, the list of exceptions to the rules for temporary shortage visas in some industries will be narrowed. The white paper says the U.K. will go further to ensure the "very highly skilled" have the opportunity to come to the U.K. As part of that, the white paper says the U.K. will increase the number of places on its scheme for research interns and make it easier for "top scientific and design talent" to the use the Global Talent visa. It also says the number of workers that an overseas business can send to the U.K. with the aim of establishing a presence there will be doubled. The white paper says the requirements that institutions must meet in order to recruit international students will be strengthened to prevent the misuse of student visas. These measures, including requiring them to maintain a course completion rate of at least 85 percent, will ensure sponsors "are encouraged to recruit their students responsibly, only offering places to genuine students." It is essential that opportunities to study in the U.K. are "only given to individuals who are genuinely here to [study], and that the universities who sponsor those individuals to study here are treating that responsibility with the seriousness it deserves." Graduates will only be permitted to remain in the U.K. for 18 months after their studies. The white paper said that a new policy for family migration will be set out before the end of the year. The policy will have "clear relationship requirements" so only those in genuine relationships qualify, to ensure those coming to the U.K. have an "appropriate level of English language skills" and ensure the family unit has "sufficient money financially to support any migrants without relying on the taxpayer." The white paper says English language requirements will be increased for visa holders and their dependents. English language requirements for Skilled Workers and workers where a language requirement already applies will be increased to B2 (Independent User). A new English language requirement for adult dependents of workers and students at A1 (Basic User) will be introduced. People will have to demonstrate progression to A2 for a visa extension and B2 for settlement. Yes, U.S. citizens will still be able to settle in the U.K. long-term, but the path to permanent residency will be more difficult. The new system means people will have to spend 10 years in the U.K. before being able to apply for citizenship instead of five years. But "high-skilled, high-contributing individuals" who contribute to the economy and society, including nurses, doctors, engineers and AI leaders, would be fast-tracked through the system. Related Articles Awe As Traveler Films Plane Landing at Only Beach Airport in the WorldHealth Worker Compared to Darth Vader by Colleagues Awarded Nearly $40,000Donald Trump's Schedule Today, May 8: New Trade Deal, Melania ReturnsUS Allies Flex Naval Muscles Near China 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
12-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
New UK Immigration Rules 2025: What The White Paper Means For US Citizens
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed on Monday to cut immigration numbers and make it harder for people to settle in the U.K. The prime minister announced he would end Britain's "failed experiment in open borders" just two weeks after Reform UK, an anti-immigrant party, saw big victories in local elections. "Every area of the immigration system—work, family, and study—will be tightened up so we have more control," Starmer said in a speech in Downing Street before the publication of the White Paper on immigration on Monday. "We will create a system that is controlled, selective and fair." British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds a press conference on immigration at Downing Street in London on May 12, 2025. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds a press conference on immigration at Downing Street in London on May 12, 2025. Ian Vogler/WPA Pool-Getty Images What the New U.K. Immigration Rules Mean for U.S. Workers Moving to Britain Government plans published Monday say the threshold for skilled worker visas will be increased to graduate level, in a bid to reduce lower-skilled migration. Meanwhile, the list of exceptions to the rules for temporary shortage visas in some industries will be narrowed. The white paper says the U.K. will go further to ensure the "very highly skilled" have the opportunity to come to the U.K. As part of that, the white paper says the U.K. will increase the number of places on its scheme for research interns and make it easier for "top scientific and design talent" to the use the Global Talent visa. It also says the number of workers that an overseas business can send to the U.K. with the aim of establishing a presence there will be doubled. How U.S. Students Planning To Study in the U.K. Will Be Affected The white paper says the requirements that institutions must meet in order to recruit international students will be strengthened to prevent the misuse of student visas. These measures, including requiring them to maintain a course completion rate of at least 85 percent, will ensure sponsors "are encouraged to recruit their students responsibly, only offering places to genuine students." It is essential that opportunities to study in the U.K. are "only given to individuals who are genuinely here to [study], and that the universities who sponsor those individuals to study here are treating that responsibility with the seriousness it deserves." Graduates will only be permitted to remain in the U.K. for 18 months after their studies. What Changes Mean for Americans Joining Family in the U.K. The white paper said that a new policy for family migration will be set out before the end of the year. The policy will have "clear relationship requirements" so only those in genuine relationships qualify, to ensure those coming to the U.K. have an "appropriate level of English language skills" and ensure the family unit has "sufficient money financially to support any migrants without relying on the taxpayer." New Language Requirements The white paper says English language requirements will be increased for visa holders and their dependents. English language requirements for Skilled Workers and workers where a language requirement already applies will be increased to B2 (Independent User). A new English language requirement for adult dependents of workers and students at A1 (Basic User) will be introduced. People will have to demonstrate progression to A2 for a visa extension and B2 for settlement. Can U.S. Citizens Still Settle in the U.K. Long-Term? Yes, U.S. citizens will still be able to settle in the U.K. long-term, but the path to permanent residency will be more difficult. The new system means people will have to spend 10 years in the U.K. before being able to apply for citizenship instead of five years. But "high-skilled, high-contributing individuals" who contribute to the economy and society, including nurses, doctors, engineers and AI leaders, would be fast-tracked through the system.
