Do I need a solicitor for an Adult Dependent Relative visa application?

Yes, solicitors are highly recommended as Adult Dependent Relative visas must meet Home Office standards, and prove your specific circumstances satisfy the eligibility criteria. Immigration solicitors strengthen applications by identifying potential weaknesses and gathering comprehensive evidence.

How much does an Adult Dependent Relative visa cost?

Adult Dependent Relative visa applications include various costs. Seeking advice from solicitors helps you understand the full cost breakdown, determine if you meet the requirements before paying application fees, and potentially avoid costly refusals that would require reapplication.

Adult Dependant Visa, Scotland

If you want to bring elderly parents to the UK, you can apply for an Adult Dependant Relative Visa, also known as an Adult Dependent Relative Visa or the ADR Route.

UK Adult Dependent Relative Visa

The UK Adult Dependent Relative Visa is available to those who do not qualify for other visa types, such as investor or ancestry visas.

The UK Adult Dependent Visa is available to those who do not qualify for other visa types, such as investor or ancestry visas.

At Jones Whyte, our specialist Adult Dependent Visa solicitors will discuss the visa requirements with you, so you can see if this is the right option for you.

Eligibility For Adult Dependent Relative Visa

To be eligible for an Adult Dependant Visa, the applicant must have a sponsor. The sponsor must be:

The applicant must also meet certain criteria. They must be related to the sponsor, as:

A parent who is aged 18 years or over.
Grandparent.
Brother or Sister who is aged 18 years or over.
Son or Daughter who is aged 18 years or over.

The sponsor must be settled in the UK.

Contact Jones Whyte to make sure you are eligible for an Adult Dependant Visa.

Our immigration team

Our expert legal team helps people and businesses with clear, professional advice and steady support, from first contact through to the decision. When you get in touch, we will arrange an advice session to understand your circumstances and set out your options.

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Adult Dependant Visa, Scotland

UK Adult Dependent Relative Visa

Eligibility For Adult Dependent Relative Visa