Reunite with Vulnerable Family Members Who Need Long-Term Care
Adult Dependent Relative Visa – Bring Elderly or Ill Family Members to the UK Permanently
Comprehensive Legal Support from London’s Leading Solicitors
The Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) Visa allows British citizens, settled persons, or those with refugee/humanitarian protection to bring an elderly parent, grandparent, or other close family member to the UK when they require long-term personal care and cannot receive it in their home country.
At Right Law Solicitors, we provide sensitive, detailed legal advice for families seeking to reunite with loved ones who depend on them for care. The ADR visa is one of the most difficult and scrutinised UK immigration routes — and we are here to help you prepare a thorough, compassionate, and well-documented case.
What Is the Adult Dependent Relative Visa?
This visa allows eligible dependants to:
- Live in the UK permanently with their family sponsor
- Receive care and support from their UK-based relative
- Apply directly for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
- Access healthcare and support services (no recourse to public funds)
- Join a child, parent, sibling or grandchild already settled in the UK
This route is intended for exceptional cases, where the dependant requires daily personal care and cannot access adequate care in their country of origin.
Who Can Apply?
- Be 18 years or older
- Be a parent, grandparent, sibling, or adult child of the UK-based sponsor
- Require long-term personal care (for illness, disability, or age-related condition)
- Be unable to receive the required care in their home country, even with help
- Intend to be wholly maintained and accommodated by the UK sponsor
- Not be living independently
The sponsor must be a British citizen, hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), settled status, or have refugee/humanitarian protection in the UK.
Common Scenarios We Handle
- Elderly parents with mobility or dementia-related needs
- Widowed parents requiring round-the-clock care
- Disabled adult children needing full-time support
- Families where no adequate carers, facilities or medical services are available overseas
We assess the medical and social context of each case to demonstrate unmet care needs and emotional hardship.
Evidence Required
- Detailed medical report showing condition and care requirements
- Proof of unavailability of adequate care in home country
- Sponsor’s financial statements showing ability to maintain and accommodate without public funds
- Accommodation documents in the UK
- Family relationship evidence (birth certificates, passports)
- Legal statements from applicant, sponsor, and independent medical professionals
We provide letter templates, GP letter guidance, and country condition research support.
How We Help
Eligibility Assessment & Medical Evidence Guidance
We liaise with doctors and family members to frame the applicant’s need for care
Document Preparation & Legal Drafting
We compile compelling legal submissions tailored to Home Office expectations
Sponsor Support Evidence
We ensure financial and accommodation details meet immigration thresholds
Application Submission
We manage the online process, uploads, and VFS/UKVCAS bookings
Appeals & Refusals
We represent clients if the application is refused
Our Pricing
| Service | Fixed Fee (Excl. VAT) |
| Adult Dependent Relative Visa | £1,800 |
| Complex Medical or Country Condition Support | £400 |
| Refusal Review & Reapplication | £950 |
| Appeal Representation | From £1,200 |
Initial consultation: £100 (deductible if you proceed)
Home Office fees and IHS surcharge apply separately
Why Choose Right Law Solicitors?
- Experts in Complex Family Visa Routes
- Compassionate and Detail-Oriented Casework
- Experience with Medical-Based Applications
- End-to-End Case Management
- Clear Strategy and Honest Expectations
Key Stages and Timeline
- Eligibility Review & Evidence Checklist → 2–5 working days
- Medical Assessment & Care Availability Research → 1–2 weeks
- Application Submission & Biometrics → Online + appointment booking
- Home Office Processing → 12–24 weeks
- Visa Grant – ILR → Permanent residence granted on approval
Call us 020 3372 5360
info@rightlawsolicitors.co.uk