Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) Visa
The Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) Visa is a visa route available for elderly or vulnerable adult family members of British citizens, persons settled in the UK, or individuals with refugee or humanitarian protection status. It allows them to settle in the UK when they require long-term personal care due to age, illness, or disability, and when such care is unavailable or unaffordable in their home country. This visa route enables dependent relatives to be cared for by their family in the UK without recourse to public funds.
2. Questions and Answers
Q1: Who is eligible for the Adult Dependent Relative Visa?
A: To qualify for the ADR Visa, the applicant must be a parent, grandparent, sibling, or adult child of someone settled in the UK. The applicant must be aged 18 or over and require long-term care due to age, illness, or disability. Additionally, they must prove that adequate care is unavailable or unaffordable in their home country, even with financial assistance from their UK-based family member.
Q2: What evidence is needed to demonstrate the need for long-term personal care?
A: The applicant must provide medical evidence showing their need for long-term care due to age, illness, or disability. This includes a detailed medical report from a licensed healthcare professional outlining the applicant’s condition and confirming their inability to perform everyday tasks such as dressing, washing, or cooking.
Q3: Can the Adult Dependent Relative Visa be applied for from within the UK?
A: No, the ADR Visa application must be made from outside the UK. Switching to this route from within the UK is not permitted. However, in exceptional circumstances, applications on human rights grounds may be considered from within the UK.
Q4: What are the financial requirements for this visa?
A: The UK-based sponsor must demonstrate that they can financially support, accommodate, and care for the applicant without relying on public funds. For British citizens and settled persons, they must sign a 5-year undertaking confirming this responsibility.
Q5: What are the key challenges in securing an Adult Dependent Relative Visa?
A: The most challenging aspect is proving that adequate care is either unavailable or unaffordable in the applicant’s home country. Even if the applicant’s health condition meets the necessary criteria, it must be shown that no local alternatives for care exist or are beyond the family’s financial capacity.
Q6: What is the duration of the visa?
A: If the UK-based sponsor is a British citizen or holds Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), the Adult Dependent Relative Visa will grant the applicant immediate settlement in the UK. For sponsors with temporary permission, the visa will expire on the same date as the sponsor’s visa.
Q7: Can an Adult Dependent Relative work in the UK?
A: No, individuals on an ADR Visa are not permitted to work in the UK. Their primary purpose for residing in the UK is to receive care from their family member.
Q8: Can the visa application be refused, and what happens if it is?
A: Yes, the application can be refused if the Home Office is not satisfied with the evidence provided. However, if refusal would result in harsh consequences under Article 8 of the Human Rights Convention, the applicant may be granted leave to enter. Applicants can appeal the decision or submit additional evidence for reconsideration.
3. How Kaya Legal Can Assist
At Kaya Legal, we understand the complexities involved in applying for an Adult Dependent Relative Visa. Our team of experienced immigration lawyers can guide you through the entire process, ensuring that you meet the eligibility requirements and provide the necessary evidence.
Here’s how we can help:
- Eligibility Assessment: We will assess your case to determine if you or your family member meets the criteria for an ADR Visa.
- Document Preparation: We help compile medical reports, financial documents, and other necessary evidence to support your application.
- Application Submission: We will submit your application, ensuring that all documentation is in line with Home Office requirements.
Contact Kaya Legal today to discuss your case. Our experienced lawyers are committed to providing expert legal advice and personalised support to ensure your application is successful.