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United Kingdom family reunification visa

1 current source-backed family reunification pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-15

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Family visaPartners or spouses aged 18 or over can qualify when the sponsor is British, Irish, settled or in another listed eligible status; applicants must prove a qualifying relationship, English knowledge and financial eligibility.2026-07-15Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
Family visaApplication fee (inside)1,407 GBPOfficial source
Family visaApplication fee (adult family member, inside uk)1,407 GBPOfficial source
Family visaApplication fee (child, inside uk)1,407 GBPOfficial source
Family visaApplication fee (inside uk)1,407 GBPOfficial source
Family visaApplication fee (outside)2,064 GBPOfficial source
Family visaApplication fee (adult family member, outside uk)2,064 GBPOfficial source
Family visaApplication fee (child, outside uk)2,064 GBPOfficial source
Family visaApplication fee (outside uk)2,064 GBPOfficial source
Family visaProcessing time (standard, authority estimate)12 weeksOfficial source
Family visaFirst permit valid for33 monthsOfficial source
Family visaFamily member may workyesOfficial source
Family visaLanguage level requiredA1 (English)Official source
Family visaSponsor's income required29,000 GBPOfficial source
Family visaWhere to applyonlineOfficial source

Can you work on this route?

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

RoutePublished work answerOfficial source
Family visaThe same source distinguishes the engagement period, during which work or study is not permitted, from the approved family-visa period with work access.Official source
Family visaThe GOV.UK family-visa page states that, after the family-visa application is approved, the holder has the right to work or study.Official source

Official sources

  1. Official route conditionswww.gov.uk · Checked 2026-07-15
  2. UK routewww.gov.uk · Checked 2026-07-15
  3. UK routewww.gov.uk · Checked 2026-07-15