Bring Your Brother to the UK
If you're looking to bring your brother to the UK, options include family visitor visas, ancestry visas, and Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visas.
However, it’s important to note that the UK does not offer a specific visa category for bringing siblings to the country solely for family reunification. The main family visa routes are typically designed for spouses, partners, children, and dependent parents.
Sponsoring a brother or sister can be particularly complex due to the strict nature of UK immigration laws concerning extended family members. In some exceptional cases, it may still be possible to bring your brother to the UK depending on your circumstances.
Contact our immigration solicitors at 0203 959 7755 or complete the enquiry form to get advice about the best visa options available for your brother.
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How can I bring my brother to the UK?
If you are looking to bring your brother to the UK, there are a few visa options to consider, though they are limited:
- UK Visitor Visa
- UK Ancestry Visa
- Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) Visa
UK Visitor Visa
Your brother can apply for a Standard Visitor visa, which allows him to stay in the UK for up to six months. This visa is primarily intended for short-term visits, such as tourism or family visits, and does not permit long-term stays or settlement.
UK Ancestry Visa
If your brother has a grandparent born in the UK, he may be eligible for an Ancestry visa. This visa allows him to live and work in the UK for up to five years, after which he may apply for settlement.
Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) Visa
If your brother is fully dependent on you due to specific circumstances, such as a serious illness or disability, he may be eligible to apply for an Adult Dependent Relative visa.
ADR visa is designed for individuals who need long-term care and support that is unavailable or unaffordable in their home country.
The ADR visa allows a British citizen or a settled person in the UK to sponsor a close family member, including siblings, if they require long-term personal care due to exceptional circumstances.
Each visa category has specific eligibility criteria and requires documentation to support the application. It's important to understand these requirements to ensure your brother's application is successful.
Requirements for a UK Visitor Visa
To apply for a UK Visitor visa, your brother must meet the following requirements:
- He must be visiting the UK for an approved purpose, such as tourism or visiting family.
- He cannot stay beyond the allowed period (typically up to six months).
- He should demonstrate he can financially support himself during his stay, with documents like bank statements or a letter of sponsorship.
- He should provide details of his accommodation in the UK.
- He must show strong ties to his home country, such as employment, family, or other commitments, to prove he intends to return after his visit.
Requirements for an Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) Visa
For the ADR visa, your brother must meet these conditions:
- Be over 18 years old and a close relative of a British citizen or a person settled in the UK.
- Require long-term personal care due to illness, disability, or age.
- The required care must be unavailable or unaffordable in his home country.
- You, as the sponsor, must prove your financial ability to support and accommodate him without accessing public funds for at least five years.
Seek Professional Advice
Bringing a brother to the UK can be challenging and without a guaranteed outcome. Given the complexity of the visa application process, especially for ADR visas, seeking legal advice is highly recommended to ensure all requirements are met and procedures are followed correctly.
Book a consultation to get detailed immigration advice
To get immigration advice and discuss your matter in detail, book an In-Person, Online, or Phone consultation with our immigration solicitor in London.
To schedule a consultation with our expert immigration solicitors in Hayes, please call us on 0203 959 7755. or email us at info@moeenco.com.
During the consultation session, our immigration solicitor will discuss your matter in detail and advise you about the relevant immigration laws, procedures, requirements, documents, time frame and costs. That will give you a clear understanding.
For face-to-face consultation, please visit our office: Room 1, The Winning Box, 27-37 Station Road, Hayes UB3 4DX. We are located very close to Hayes & Harlington Rail Station (a 5-minute walk) which gives easy access to our clients.
Immigration solicitor consultation fee
Our team of expert UK immigration solicitors in London offers detailed UK visa and immigration advice for just £50 (30 Minutes) or £100 (1 Hour).
How can an immigration lawyer help you?
Navigating the UK visa application process can be complex and stressful, especially if English is not your first language or if you are unfamiliar with UK immigration laws. Hiring an immigration solicitor provides peace of mind, knowing that you have professional support to guide you through every step of the process.
Here are some ways in which our team of highly experienced UK immigration solicitors can assist:
- Legal Expertise: Our immigration solicitors have in-depth knowledge of UK immigration laws, policies, and procedures. We can assess your eligibility for different types of visas, advise you on the most suitable visa option, and ensure that your application complies with all relevant legal requirements.
- Consultation and Advice: If you are uncertain about the visa type that best suits your needs or require guidance on the application process, we offer consultations to answer your questions.
- Application Preparation: Our immigration solicitors will fill in your UK visa application forms accurately and submit them.
- Supporting Documents: We will advise you on the required documents to be submitted in support of your visa application and ensure that they meet the specific requirements of the visa category you are applying for.
- Legal Representation: We can represent you in communications with the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department, embassy, or consulate handling your application. We can correspond with immigration authorities on your behalf, respond to requests for additional information, and address any concerns or queries raised during the processing of your application.
- Appeals and Administrative Reviews: If your visa application is refused, our immigration solicitors can help you explore options for appealing the decision or requesting an administrative review. We can prepare and submit appeal or review applications, gather additional evidence to support your case and represent you at appeal hearings or review proceedings.
If you have any questions or want assistance with your UK visa application, please call our expert immigration solicitors based in London at 0203 959 7755. Alternatively, fill in our online contact form, and one of our UK immigration experts will get back in touch with you soon!
Contact Moeen & Co. Solicitors for Assistance
For immigration advice on bringing your brother to the UK or assistance with your brother's visa application, contact Moeen & Co. Solicitors today.
There are several ways to contact our solicitors based in Hayes, London:
- Phone - Call us on 0203 959 7755
- Email us - info@moeenco.com
- Online - Fill in our online enquiry form
- Visit our office - Room 1, The Winning Box, 27-37 Station Road, Hayes UB3 4DX
We are located near Hayes and Harlington Station on Hayes High Street, in Hayes Town Centre.
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