United Kingdom · Visas and documents

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Join family

Official name: Family visa

Identify whether you apply as a partner, child, parent or another category. Income, relationship and language have specific rules.

Documents to organise 9

Valid passport or travel documentCertificates and evidence of family or partner relationshipFamily member’s identity and immigration status or nationalityCivil records and evidence of parentage or name changes

Depending on your case and the official checklist

Supporting family member’s income, maintenance and accommodationLanguage evidence for the category or exemptionMedical examination or certificate/TB where applicableCertified translations and legalisation/apostille where requestedParental consent, custody and documents for minors

How to proceed

Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence.
Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested.
After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.

Check official requirements ↗ www.gov.uk