UK Adult Dependent Relative Visa – Expert Immigration Lawyers

 

Bring Your Dependent Family Member to the UK

The Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) Visa allows elderly parents or dependent relatives of British citizens or settled persons to join their family in the UK. Our expert UK immigration lawyers have over 20 years of experience helping families reunite through successful visa applications.

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Why Choose Visas 24/7 for Your Adult Dependent Relative Visa Application?

✅ 20+ Years of Immigration Expertise – Trusted legal support
✅ High Success Rate – Strong case preparation to maximise approvals
✅ Fixed Fees & No Hidden Costs – Transparent pricing for peace of mind
✅ Comprehensive Evidence Preparation – Ensuring strong medical & financial documentation
✅ Appeals Support – Expert assistance for refused applications
✅ Fast-Track & Priority Services Available – Reduce processing times

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Who Can Apply for an Adult Dependent Relative Visa?

To qualify for an Adult Dependent Relative Visa, the applicant must:

• Be a parent, grandparent, sibling, or adult child of a British citizen or settled person in the UK.

• Require long-term care for daily living due to illness, disability, or age.

• Prove that care is not available or affordable in their home country.

• Show that their UK sponsor can provide adequate accommodation, care, and financial support.

How We Can Help with Your Application

🔹 Eligibility Assessment & Legal Advice – Ensuring you meet the strict requirements
🔹 Comprehensive Document Preparation – Strong medical, financial & dependency evidence
🔹 Visa Submission & Home Office Representation – Avoid delays & refusals
🔹 Appeals Support – Fighting refusals with expert legal assistance
🔹 Alternatives to ADR Visa – Exploring alternative family visas & human rights claims

Common Challenges in ADR Visa Applications

• Strict Dependency Requirements – Proving that care is not available abroad.

• Financial Guarantees – Meeting the maintenance & accommodation requirements.

• Medical Evidence – Demonstrating the need for long-term personal care.

Our immigration experts specialise in overcoming refusals and complex cases, ensuring you have the highest chance of success.

 

UK Adult Dependent Relative Visa – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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1. What is the Adult Dependent Relative visa?

The Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa allows a parent, grandparent, or other elderly family member of a British citizen or person with settled status to join them in the UK permanently, if they require long-term care that cannot be provided or accessed in their home country.

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2. Who can apply for an ADR visa?

You may apply if you are:

• The parent, grandparent, sibling or adult child of a UK sponsor

• Over 18 years old

• In need of daily personal care due to age, illness, or disability

• Unable to access suitable care in your country of residence

• Fully dependent — emotionally, medically, and financially — on your UK-based relative

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3. Can I bring my elderly parent to the UK permanently?

Yes, but only under very strict conditions. Your parent must:

• Require long-term personal care

• Have no suitable or affordable care available in their country

• Be sponsored by a relative who is a British citizen or settled in the UK

• Apply from outside the UK — you cannot switch into this visa from within the UK

4. Is the Adult Dependent Relative visa difficult to get?

Yes. This visa route is one of the most difficult in the UK system. The Home Office requires extensive medical evidence and proof that no other care options exist in the applicant’s country. Most applications are refused without professional help.

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5. What documents are needed for an ADR visa application?

Key documents include:

• A medical report confirming the applicant’s health condition and care needs

• Evidence that no suitable care is available or affordable locally

• Proof of the sponsor’s UK immigration status

• Evidence of sponsor’s income, accommodation, and ability to provide care

• A signed five-year public funds declaration from the sponsor (see below)

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6. What is the five-year declaration about public funds?

The Home Office expects the UK sponsor to provide a formal written statement confirming that:

• They will fully support the applicant for at least five years

• The applicant will not have recourse to public funds

• No benefits or housing support will be claimed on the applicant’s behalf
  This declaration strengthens the case and shows the UK-based family can take full financial responsibility.

At Visas 24/7, we prepare this document as part of your application bundle.

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7. Can I apply for this visa while in the UK?

No. The Adult Dependent Relative visa can only be applied for from outside the UK. Visiting the UK first and then applying is not permitted and can lead to serious immigration consequences.

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8. How long does the ADR visa process take?

The process can take 6 to 12 months or longer depending on complexity, evidence quality, and Home Office caseload. Having an experienced adviser significantly improves the efficiency and strength of your application.

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9. Will the applicant be allowed to work or claim benefits?

No. While the ADR visa usually grants indefinite leave to remain, the applicant will have no access to public funds. They cannot claim benefits or housing support and must rely entirely on their UK sponsor.

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10. What happens if the ADR visa is refused?

ADR refusals usually carry a right of appeal based on human rights grounds (e.g., Article 8 – right to family life). We offer:

• Full representation at the First-tier Tribunal

• Preparation of grounds of appeal

• Legal drafting and case bundle support

• Home Office challenge via Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) if appropriate

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Need Help Bringing a Dependent Relative to the UK?

Visas 24/7 specialises in complex family visa applications. We’ll guide you through every step — from document gathering and declarations to Home Office submissions and appeals.

📍 We offer remote consultations via Zoom and serve clients across the UK and internationally.

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Apply for Your Adult Dependent Relative Visa Today

Our dedicated UK immigration lawyers are here to guide you every step of the way.

📞 Call us now: 0203 405 6381
📩 Email us: info@visas247.com
🌍 Book a consultation online

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