UK Government Defines Eligibility for Adult Dependent Visa

The UK government has officially specified four categories of relatives eligible for the Adult Dependent Relative visa, which allows sponsors to bring family members to Britain. Applicants must meet strict relationship criteria, including being a parent, grandparent, child, or sibling of a British citizen or settled person.

However, simply having this relationship is insufficient; applicants must also demonstrate a need for long-term personal care due to illness, disability, or age, which cannot be adequately provided in their home country. The guidance indicates that other relatives, such as aunts, uncles, cousins, or in-laws, do not qualify under this visa route, regardless of dependency levels.

Meeting both the relationship requirement and the nature of dependency is essential for successful entry clearance or permission to stay as an Adult Dependent Relative.