Your Family, Together Here
We prepare UK family visas for partners, children and parents, proving your relationship, income and accommodation clearly, so your family can live together in the United Kingdom.
What Is the UK Family Visa?
Families, Together Permanently
The UK Family visa sits under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. It lets a husband, wife, civil partner or long-term partner, a child, or a parent join a family member who is a British citizen, settled in the UK, or holds refugee or humanitarian protection status.
Approval turns on proving the family relationship, the sponsor’s finances and suitable housing, not on qualifications. That is where most family applications go wrong, and where our team makes the difference.
- Routes for partners, children and parents
- £29,000 minimum income for partners, or savings instead
- Full right to work or study from day one
- Settlement (ILR) possible after 5 years
Requirement → Our Support
What You Need
Every UK Family visa requirement, with exactly how our team supports you on each one.
Genuine Relationship
Partners must show a real, ongoing relationship: married, civil partners, or living together for 2+ years. Children and parents must prove the family link with birth, adoption or custody records.
Financial Requirement (£29,000)
For partners the sponsor must earn £29,000 a year, or make up the gap with savings. For parents and adult relatives the sponsor must show they can support them without public funds.
English Language (A1)
Partners and parents need English at CEFR level A1 for the first application, rising at later stages. Children under 18 do not need an English test.
Accommodation
Suitable UK housing for the whole family, without overcrowding, that you can live in without relying on public funds.
Sponsor's Immigration Status
Your family member in the UK must be British, settled in the UK, or hold refugee or humanitarian protection status.
Documentary Evidence
Every claim about relationship, income or housing needs the exact evidence format the Immigration Rules demand, for each applicant.
Why This Route
Family Visa Benefits
Built around your family, not your CV, with real flexibility on how you meet the rules.
Do You Meet the £29,000 Threshold?
Enter the sponsor's gross annual income and any eligible savings held for 6+ months — we'll show you where you stand.
Illustrative only, based on the standard £29,000 / £16,000 + 2.5× savings formula. Not a substitute for a full eligibility assessment.
Eligibility on the UK Side
Who Can Sponsor
Your family member must hold one of the following statuses in the UK before you can apply.
British Citizen
Holds a British passport or has otherwise established British citizenship.
Settled in the UK
Holds Indefinite Leave to Remain or EU Settlement Scheme settled status.
Refugee Status
Recognised as a refugee under the UK's asylum system.
Humanitarian Protection
Holds humanitarian protection status granted by the Home Office.
The Ozmark Method
Path to Settlement
Five clear stages, from your first private sitting to your Indefinite Leave to Remain — in plain language, with no surprises along the way.
- 1
Free Consultation
A private, no-obligation sitting to understand your relationship, your sponsor's position, and what the route will realistically cost you.
- 2
Relationship & Eligibility Assessment
An honest read of your relationship, your sponsor's status and your finances against the Appendix FM tests — before a rupee is spent.
- 3
Evidence & Initial Visa (33 Months)
Statements reconciled, gaps explained, and a relationship portfolio built for your circumstances rather than a template. The initial visa, if approved, is granted for 33 months.
- 4
Extension — FLR(M) (30 Months)
Before the initial visa expires, we prepare the extension, re-confirming relationship, finances and English at A2.
- 5
Settlement — ILR After 5 Years
With B1 English and the Life in the UK test behind you, we prepare your Indefinite Leave to Remain application to complete the route.
Success Stories
Families We've Reunited
My spouse visa was refused twice. Ozmark found the exact reasons, built a strong case, and we won the appeal. Now we are together in the UK.
Ozmark organised the birth certificates, school records and our sponsor’s documents for both children. They joined their father in the UK in eight weeks.
We were short on income and did not know savings could close the gap. Ozmark worked out the exact figure, and our family visa was approved first time.
Before You Ask
Your Questions, Answered
What counts as a "genuine and subsisting" relationship?
The Home Office wants to see an ongoing, committed relationship intended to be permanent — not just a marriage certificate. Evidence typically includes shared finances, cohabitation records, communication history, and visits, especially if you've spent time apart due to visa restrictions.
Do I need to earn £29,000 myself, or can we combine income?
The sponsor's income is what counts, though if the applicant is already in the UK lawfully with permission to work, their income can be added. The £29,000 figure applies regardless of whether children are included in the application.
Can savings replace the income requirement entirely?
Yes. If income falls short, savings above £16,000 can be converted at a set multiple to cover the gap, or sufficient savings alone can meet the full requirement. We calculate the exact figure your case needs.
What English level do I need, and does it change later?
You need CEFR level A1 for your first application, A2 for your extension after roughly 2.5 years, and B1 for settlement. Passing at a higher level early can let you reuse the same certificate at later stages.
What happens if we don't meet the financial requirement?
You may still have options — for example, if refusal would breach your right to family life under human rights law, or if a qualifying child would be seriously affected. These routes are more complex and are assessed case by case.
Free Eligibility Check
Start Life Together
Tell us about your relationship and circumstances — our experts will assess your eligibility free of charge and map out your exact route to approval and settlement. Response within 24 hours.