Overview
The Adult Dependant Relative route is for eligible close relatives who need long-term care and support, where the route permits and strict evidence is required. These cases are document-heavy and often depend on detailed medical and care evidence.
Who this route is for
- Adult relatives (such as a parent or close family member) who require ongoing care
- Applicants who can prove care needs and show why care arrangements meet route requirements
What you typically need
- Medical evidence confirming long-term care needs
- Proof of relationship to the sponsor
- Evidence about current care situation and proposed support arrangements
- Financial evidence and sponsor documents (as required)
Common supporting documents
- Medical reports/letters and care assessments
- Evidence of relationship (birth certificates, family records)
- Sponsor status documents
- Evidence about care plans and living arrangements
- Financial support documents
How we help
We help you organise medical and care evidence properly, structure the case clearly, and prepare a complete file that addresses care needs and support arrangements in detail.