This route supports vulnerable children under 18 with no parental care, enabling them to join a close relative in the UK who holds refugee or humanitarian protection status. It provides a compassionate pathway focused on safeguarding, stability, and long-term welfare, while meeting strict eligibility and care requirements.
Family in the UK
Reunite with Those Who Matter Most
This route enables eligible family members to live, study, and work in the UK on a long-term basis, with the potential to settle permanently and pursue citizenship in time. Unlike short-term visitor visas, a Family Visa supports deepening roots and building a life together in the UK.
At Maguire International, we understand that family unification is both a practical immigration matter and an emotional milestone. With extensive experience advising families across the globe, our team offers clear, personalised guidance that prioritises your goals and supports you through every step of the application process.
Who Can Apply?
A Family Visa is available if you have a close family member in the UK who is either a British citizen, holds settled status (indefinite leave to remain), or has recognised refugee or humanitarian status. Common categories include:
01
Family Visas: apply, extend or switch.
A family visa enables you to live in the UK with close relatives for longer than six months, including a spouse, partner, child, parent, or dependent relative. It provides a structured route to maintain family unity while meeting eligibility, relationship, and financial requirements set by UK immigration authorities.
02
Apply for an EU Settlement Scheme family permit to join family in the UK
This permit allows eligible family members of EU, EEA, Swiss nationals, or qualifying people of Northern Ireland to join relatives in the UK. It supports family continuity through a defined immigration pathway, ensuring applicants meet relationship and eligibility criteria under the EU Settlement Scheme framework.
03
Apply as a child to join or stay with a close relative in the UK
Assessment & Outcomes
Each application is assessed against UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) criteria, including relationship evidence, financial requirements, and eligibility standards, and we help ensure your documentation is prepared accurately and comprehensively.
With a successful Family Visa, you and your dependants are able to live together in the UK with the freedom to work and study, while accessing healthcare and education through established public systems. Over time, the visa can be extended and may lead to settlement, allowing your family to build long-term stability and a secure future in the United Kingdom.
How We support You
At Maguire International, we simplify what can often feel like a complex process. Our consultants take the time to understand your family’s situation, guide you through eligibility requirements, prepare your application with due diligence, and assist with submission and timely follow-up. With clarity, precision, and dedicated support, we help reduce stress and maximise your chance of a positive decision.