Family of British citizens and settled persons
These pages explain how you can apply to enter or remain in the UK if you are the partner, dependent child or adult dependent relative of a British citizen, a person who is settled, has refugee leave or humanitarian protection here.
Partners
Find out how to apply for a visa or permission to remain in the UK with your partner. A partner includes husband, wife, civil partner, unmarried or same-sex partner.
Fiance(e)s and proposed civil partners
If you are planning to get married or enter into a civil partnership in the UK soon after you arrive, you can apply for a 6-month visa and then 'switch' into the category of husband, wife or civil partner after the marriage or civil partnership ceremony.
Children
How you can apply to bring your children, including adopted children, to settle with you in the UK.
Adult dependent relatives
Information for parents and grandparents, siblings and children over the age of 18 of a British citizen or a settled person.
Parent of a child in the UK
How you can apply to come to the UK as the parent of a child in the UK.