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Tourist & Visitor Visa
For holidays, visiting family and friends, short business trips or short courses, usually up to six months.
- Travel plan and purpose of visit
- Proof of funds and ties to home
- Invitation letters and accommodation
Visa route 04
Join your partner, spouse or family member in the UK. Family applications need a lot of evidence, and we help you organise it into a clear, complete file.
- Usual stay
- 2 years 9 months, then extend
- When to apply
- Once you meet the requirements
- Typical decision
- About 12 weeks
- First call
- Free, 15 minutes
Overview
What the family visa is for.
The family visa lets you live in the UK with a partner, spouse, child or parent who is a British or Irish citizen, settled in the UK, or has refugee or humanitarian protection status.
Partner applications are assessed on your relationship, your finances, your accommodation and your English language ability. Each part needs specific documents in a specific format, which is where most applications go wrong.
Your rights
What you can and cannot do.
You can
- Live with your partner or family member in the UK
- Work and study
- Apply to extend your visa before it expires
- Apply for settlement after the qualifying period, if eligible
You cannot
- Claim most public funds (benefits)
- Rely on income that does not meet the evidence rules
Eligibility
Who can apply.
- 01Your partner or family member is British, Irish, settled or has protection status
- 02Your relationship is genuine and continuing
- 03You and your partner are both 18 or over
- 04You meet the financial requirement
- 05You have suitable accommodation
- 06You meet the English language requirement
Documents
Your document checklist.
Tick each document as you gather it. Your progress is saved on this device. This is a general list; we create a personalised one for your circumstances.
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How we help
Support from first question to decision.
01
Check which family route applies to you
02
Explain the financial requirement and acceptable evidence
03
Organise relationship evidence into a clear file
04
Prepare applications for children and dependants
05
Help you complete the online application
06
Guide you through extension and settlement later on
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Tell us your plans
Book a free first call. Tell us why you want to come to the UK, your timeline and your circumstances.
2
Choose your route
We explain the right visa route, the requirements and our fee in writing, with a personalised document checklist.
3
Prepare & submit
We help you gather and review your documents and complete the application accurately.
4
Appointment & follow-up
We help you book your appointment, prepare for the day and understand progress until you receive a decision.
FAQ
Family visa questions.
Cannot find your answer? Email replies@myimmigration.uk or message us on WhatsApp.
We are not married. Can we still apply?
Yes, if you have been living together in a relationship similar to marriage for at least two years, or you are engaged and plan to marry in the UK.
Can savings be used instead of income?
In some cases, yes. Savings can be used alone or combined with income, subject to specific rules on amounts and how long they have been held.
Can my children come too?
Children can usually apply as dependants. Each child needs their own application with evidence of the relationship and care arrangements.
Other routes
Explore other visa routes.
Not quite the right fit? Compare the other ways to come to the UK.
02
Student Visa
For studying at a licensed UK university or college once you hold an offer and a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
- CAS, offer and course details
- Maintenance funds and bank statements
- English language and TB test evidence
03
Work Visa
For Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker, Global Talent and other work routes under the UK points-based system.
- Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed employer
- Salary and occupation requirements
- English language and qualifications
Contact us
Talk to us about your family visa.
Tell us about your plans and we will get back to you within one business day.
- Call or text+44 7882 503373
- WhatsApp+44 7798 958198
- Emailreplies@myimmigration.uk
- HoursMonday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30
