You can apply for a family visa to join your parent in the UK. You may not need a family visa if at least one of your parents has indefinite leave to remain or proof of permanent residence.
Can I bring my niece to the UK?
An EU/EEA National who is working in the UK will be able to sponsor a dependent relative, (nephew/niece) to the UK, if that relative was financially dependent on their EU/EEA sponsor abroad in their country of residence or nationality or if that dependent relative was accommodated in accommodation owned or controlled …
Who are the close relatives in the UK?
Close relatives include spouses or civil partners, children and grandchildren under 21 years old, a dependent child or grandchild of any age, or a dependent parent or grandparent. [3] Extended relatives include siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, or nieces.
What does it mean to be a UK resident?
Becoming a UK resident allows you to live, work, and study in the UK without the usual immigration restrictions while still holding foreign citizenship. If you’re not an EEA or Swiss national, the type of residency you can obtain will depend on your relatives, your specific reasons for wanting to live in the UK, and your home country.
How to become a non-EEA resident in the UK?
Becoming a Resident as a Non-EEA National. 1. Apply for a family permit to get settlement status. If you have a close or extended relative who is an EEA or Swiss national who has gotten settlement status and has been living in the UK for at least 6 months, you can first become a short-term resident with a family permit.
When do you no longer need a UK residence document?
The right document for you will depend on things like: You do not need a residence document if you have the ‘right to reside’ in the UK – for example, if you’re an Irish citizen. Some current residence documents will no longer be valid after 30 June 2021.
