Settlement based on family in the UK
1 tasks in suggested order
1. Use the family settlement route that matches how you and your family member are in the UK
Settlement based on family is not one single application. GOV.UK has separate routes for family-visa partners/parents/children, dependants on work visas and other family categories.
Only when the qualifying residence/status period and the conditions for your exact family settlement route are met.
Home Office/GOV.UK “Indefinite leave to remain if you have family in the UK” route matching your current visa/status.
Current immigration permission, family relationship/status evidence, residence history and the English/Life in the UK/financial or other evidence required by the selected route.
The qualifying period can be 2, 5 or 10 years in some partner routes and differs for other family categories. Do not assume one period applies to everyone.
Official source: GOV.UK
