Relationship Requirements for a Partner on the UK Ancestry Route
For partners of UK Ancestry migrants:
The UK Ancestry migrant must either hold or be applying for leave to remain on the UK Ancestry
route.
If not married or in a civil partnership, the couple must have lived together in a relationship akin
to marriage or civil partnership for at least two years before the application.
Any previous relationships must have permanently ended.
The applicant and the UK Ancestry migrant must not be closely related to the extent that
marriage or civil partnership would be prohibited in the UK.
The relationship must be genuine and ongoing, with both parties intending to live together
throughout the applicant's stay in the UK.
Relationship Requirements for a Dependent Child on the UK Ancestry Route
For dependent children of UK Ancestry migrants:
The UK Ancestry migrant must either hold permission on the UK Ancestry route or be applying
for it simultaneously.
Both parents must either be applying together or have permission to stay in the UK (except as a
Visitor), unless:
o The UK Ancestry migrant is the sole surviving parent.
o The UK Ancestry migrant has sole responsibility for the child's upbringing.
o The non-UK Ancestry parent is a British citizen or has the right to enter or stay in the UK
without restrictions and is ordinarily resident in the UK.
o There are serious and compelling reasons to allow the child to stay with the UK Ancestry
migrant parent.
Care and Age Requirements for a Dependent Child on the UK Ancestry Route
Care Arrangements: Children under 18 must have suitable care and accommodation
arrangements in the UK that comply with UK legislation.
Age Requirement: The child must be under 18 at the time of application unless they were
previously granted permission as a dependent. If the child is 16 or older, they must not be
leading an independent life.
By ensuring you meet these criteria, you increase the likelihood of a successful application for switching
to a UK Ancestry Dependent Visa.
