{"id":582,"date":"2021-04-22T15:37:26","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T10:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dynamichealthstaff.com\/blog\/?p=582"},"modified":"2023-02-28T11:13:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T06:13:22","slug":"career-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dynamichealthstaff.com\/blog\/career-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Post Arrival in the UK: How Do I Sponsor My Family to Live with Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

As per a report by the Open University<\/a>, the skills shortage in the UK costs organizations more than \u00a36.3 billion per year. As a result, the United Kingdom has now become a popular destination among Indians wanting to move abroad for better employment prospects.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

After landing a job and moving to the UK, a large number of Indians also invite their families to live with them on a temporary or permanent basis. But this is often a challenging, expensive, and time-consuming affair for most. The majority of the complexity arises from the lack of knowledge about the requirements to invite family to the UK.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Detailed understanding of the steps for sponsoring your family to live with you in the UK can make the whole process hassle-free and convenient. So, how do you invite your family to reside with you in the UK? Here is what you need to know-<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Duration of Stay<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The steps you need to follow to bring your family to the UK abundantly depend on the duration for which your family will be living with you. The visa requirements vary for families wanting to visit the UK for less than six months and above six months.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Short Duration Visit<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you want your family to join you in the UK, they can apply for a Standard Visitor visa. It is valid for up to 6 months from the date of arrival in the UK. In the past, there were multiple visa types, like Family Visitor visa, Child Visitor visa, and General Visitor visa. However, they are now replaced with the Standard Visitor visa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If your family wants to visit you multiple times, there is also a Long-Term Standard Visitor visa. It is available for 2, 5, and 10 years. However, your family can only live with you for up to 6 months per visit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How to Apply for Standard Visitor Visa?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here are the steps you need to follow to get your family members a Standard Visitor visa-<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n