Family, partner, spouse and fiancé(e)

At a glance

• Identify the exact family route and sponsor status.
• Check current relationship, finance, accommodation, English and evidence rules.
• Use regulated immigration advice for complex circumstances.

Who this may suit

Family routes differ from visiting and vary for partners, fiancé(e)s, children, parents and dependants.

What this route does not allow

• A visit is not a substitute for the correct family route.
• Different family members have different rules.

Before you apply

• Do not rely on an old financial threshold.
• Explain previous applications or unusual evidence accurately.

Documents commonly requested

Identity, purpose, funding, accommodation, relationship, sponsor or onward-travel evidence may be requested depending on the route. Use the live official checklist rather than treating this as a mandatory list.

After arrival or next steps

Keep the decision, passport or digital-status records, check the permission actually granted and follow every reporting, extension or account instruction that applies.

Get qualified advice

For a decision affecting status, rights, health, tax or substantial money, use the responsible authority and an appropriately qualified independent professional.