If you're living in the UK and caring for an elderly or
dependent family member overseas, you may be wondering how to bring
them to live with you in the UK. The Adult Dependent Relative (ADR)
route offers a pathway for close family members who rely on your
care and support to join you in the UK.
What is the Adult Dependent Relative visa?
The Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) route is designed for people
who need long-term personal care due to age, illness, or disability
— and whose care can only be provided by a relative in the UK
and without recourse to public funds.
This visa allows eligible family members to live in the UK
permanently, provided they can demonstrate that adequate care
arrangements are available and sustainable without relying on
public funds.
