UK Family Visa for Sister

If you want to bring your sister to the UK, there are different types of UK visas available such as family visitor visas, ancestry visas, and ADR visas.

The UK does not have a specific visa category for bringing your sister to the country for general family reunion purposes. The primary family visa categories in the UK are designed for spouses, partners, children, and dependent parents.

Bringing a sister or sister to the UK can be a complex and challenging process, as UK immigration laws are generally strict when it comes to sponsoring family members.

However, there may be some exceptional circumstances under which you could potentially bring your sister to the UK.

Please get in touch with our immigration lawyer on 0161 989 9370 or fill in the enquiry form to get legal advice and assistance with your sister’s UK visa application.

Table of Contents

• How can I bring my sister to the UK?
• Requirements for a Standard Visitor visa?
• Requirements for an Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa?
• How can an immigration lawyer help you?
• Need legal advice or help from an immigration lawyer?

How can I bring my sister to the UK?

If you are looking to bring your sister to the UK, you might consider the following visa options, although they are limited:

1. UK Visitor visa
2. UK Ancestry visa
3. Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa

UK Visitor visa

Your sister can apply for a Standard Visitor visa, allowing him to visit the UK for up to six months. However, this visa is typically for tourism, business, or short-term visits, and it does not allow for long-term stays.

UK Ancestry visa

If your sister has a grandparent born in the UK, he might be eligible for an Ancestry visa. This visa allows him to work and live in the UK for up to five years. After this period, he may apply for settlement.

Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa

If your sister is entirely dependent on you due to specific circumstances (e.g., serious illness), there may be a possibility for him to apply for an Adult Dependent Relative visa.

The UK Adult Dependent Relative visa is a category of visa that allows a person who is either a British citizen or a settled person in the UK to bring an elderly dependent relative to live with them in the UK. This visa is designed for individuals who have a close family member, such as a parent, grandparent, or sibling who requires long-term care and financial support due to illness, disability, or other exceptional circumstances.

Each visa category has its own specific requirements and eligibility criteria. The application process can be complex, and it's important to provide the necessary documentation and meet financial and accommodation requirements.

Requirements for a Standard Visitor visa?

The requirements for a Standard Visitor visa to the United Kingdom may vary depending on your individual circumstances, but here are the general requirements you should consider:

• Purpose of Visit: You must have a valid and genuine reason for visiting the UK, such as tourism, or visiting friends/family.
• Financial Support: You should be able to demonstrate that you can financially support yourself during your stay in the UK and can cover your accommodation, food, and other expenses. You may need to provide bank statements or other evidence of your financial resources.
• Immigration History: You must have a clean immigration history, which means no previous visa violations or deportations from the UK or other countries.
• Ties to Your Home Country: You must show strong ties to your home country, such as a job, property, family, or other commitments, which would motivate you to return after your visit to the UK.
• Accommodation: You should have a place to stay during your visit, whether it's with friends or family or in a hotel. You may need to provide confirmation of your accommodation arrangements.
• Immigration History: You should not have a history of violating immigration laws or overstaying visas in the UK or other countries.

Requirements for an Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa

The requirements for an Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa in the United Kingdom are as follows:

• The applicant must be a close family member of a British citizen, a person settled in the UK, or someone with refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK.
• The applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
• It must be demonstrated that the applicant requires long-term personal care to perform everyday tasks due to illness, disability, or age.
• The applicant must be unable to receive the required level of care in their home country, either because it is not available or because it is not affordable.
• The applicant must have no close family members in their home country who are willing or able to provide the necessary level of care.
• The person in the UK who will be providing the required care must be able and willing to support and accommodate the applicant without recourse to public funds for at least 5 years.

Keep in mind that the process of bringing a sister to the UK can be challenging, and there is no guarantee of success. It's essential to be prepared for a potentially lengthy and complex application process. Legal advice is crucial in these cases to ensure that you follow the correct procedures and meet all the necessary requirements.