ADULT DEPENDENT RELATIVE VISA (UK)
Reuniting Families. Supporting Dependents. Navigating the ADR Visa with Confidence.
The Adult Dependent Relative Visa (ADR Visa) allows non-UK adult family members—such as parents, grandparents, siblings, or adult children—to live in the UK permanently with a close relative who is a British citizen or settled in the UK.
This visa is specifically designed for those who need long-term personal care due to age, illness, or disability and cannot access adequate care in their home country.
Who Can Apply?
You may be eligible if you are:
- A parent, grandparent, sibling, or adult child of a UK-based sponsor.
- In need of long-term personal care to perform everyday tasks (e.g. washing, dressing).
- Unable to receive adequate care in your home country, either financially or practically.
- Applying from outside the UK—this visa cannot be switched to from within the UK.
Who Can Sponsor?
Your sponsor must:
- Be a British citizen, have Indefinite Leave to Remain, or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
- Be over 18 years old.
- Show they can support you financially without access to public funds.
- Provide suitable accommodation for you in the UK.
Key Requirements
To qualify, you must:
- Prove you require long-term personal care due to illness, disability, or age.
- Demonstrate that such care is not available or affordable in your home country.
- Submit detailed medical evidence and care assessments.
- Have no access to adequate care from family, friends, or local services abroad.
Application Process
- Gather Documentation: Including medical reports, care assessments, sponsor details, accommodation proof, and financial documents.
- Online Application: Submit via the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) website.
- Biometrics & Interview: Attend an appointment at your local visa application centre.
- Decision Time: Typically takes 12+ weeks. Complex cases may take longer.
Why Choose Us?
We will help you connect with a specialist solicitor who understands the complexities of Adult Dependent Relative Visa applications. From medical documentation to meeting strict eligibility criteria, we ensure you are guided by a legal expert who can build the strongest possible case on your behalf.
You’ll benefit from:
- Step-by-step support from an experienced UK immigration solicitor
- Help in preparing comprehensive supporting documents
- Guidance through the application or appeal process
- Confidence that your case is handled with expert legal care