UK Government Sets New Rules for Adult Dependent Sponsorship

The UK government has released new requirements for sponsoring adult dependent relatives under its Immigration Rules Appendix Adult Dependent Relative. Applicants must be 18 years or older and require long-term personal care due to age, illness, or disability, with such care being unavailable or unaffordable in their home country.

Eligible sponsors include British citizens, individuals settled in the UK, those with protection status, and specified EEA nationals with permission under Appendix EU. Sponsors must demonstrate the ability to house, support, and care for the applicant without relying on public funds.

Entry clearance is mandatory before traveling to Britain, and applications cannot be made from within the UK. If the sponsor is a British citizen or settled in the UK, the adult dependent relative will be granted settlement directly.

If the sponsor has temporary permission, the relative will receive temporary permission aligned with the sponsor's status. A separate route exists for adult dependent relatives of British National (Overseas) status holders.