The best method to secure a UK Family Visa is to contact one of our immigration attorneys. Successful applicants who obtained visas to enter the United Kingdom under permanent categories are entitled to bring certain family members with them to the UK.
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The spouse of the main applicant. |
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The unmarried partner of the main application. Please see the section on unmarried partners. |
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You are the child under 18 of the main applicant accompanying your parents to the UK. |
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It is sometimes possible for a child to accompany one parent to the UK, but special rules apply and you are advised to contact Siam International Legal Group in this regard.
Please note that children over 18 need to qualify independently under the Immigration rules for rights of residence in the UK. Exceptional applications for children over 18 to accompany parents as dependents may be possible in very restricted circumstances, for which advice is needed
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| How do I apply and do I need entry clearance? |
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Yes, applications for entry clearance have to be made through the British Embassy in Bangkok. In cases where the main applicant has obtained a work permit, the work permit has to be obtained first in the UK before entry-clearance applications can be made. In all other cases, applications by family members for entry-clearance may be made at the same time as the main applicant.
Siam International Legal Group will be able to assist dependants of all holders of permanent categories to apply for this visa.
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| Some Rules and Restrictions on Holders of UK Student Visas |
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The visa will be granted for the same period as the main applicant. |
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You do not need a work permit and can work without restriction, except in the case of dependents of retired persons of independent means, who are prohibited from taking employment. |
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You can leave and enter the UK multiple times. |
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You have no recourse to public funds. |
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No, a student visa does not lead to indefinite leave to remain, unless you study in the UK for a continuous period of ten years, at which time you can apply for indefinite leave to remain under the discretionary 'ten year' rule. |
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| Does this visa lead to indefinite leave to remain? |
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Yes, provided that the main applicant obtains indefinite leave to remain at the same time. |
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