Extension of UK Ancestry Dependant Visa - Expert Dependant Visa Solicitors

: Written by: Arshad Mahmood; Last Updated: 23 April 2026

You can apply online for an extension of a UK Ancestry dependant visa if the main applicant is either applying for an extension or ILR as a UK Ancestry migrant. An application for extension of a UK Ancestry dependent visa is made in accordance with the requirements as set out in Appendix UK Ancestry to the Immigration Rules. An application for an extension of a UK Ancestry dependent visa can be submitted to the Home Office UKVI through the Super Priority Service to obtain a decision on the extension within 24 hours.

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Requirements for Extension of UK Ancestry Dependant Visa

As a dependant of a UK Ancestry Migrant, you should satisfy the following requirements to be eligible for extension of your UK Ancestry dependant visa:

Valid application: The applicant must submit a valid application for the extension of a UK Ancestry dependent visa.

Immigration status of the applicant: You should have leave to enter or remain as a UK Ancestry dependant.

Status of the sponsoring UK Ancestry migrant: The applicant must be applying as a partner or child of a person who:

has made a valid application for leave to remain as a UK Ancestry migrant that has not been decided; or
has valid leave to enter or remain as a UK Ancestry migrant; or
is settled or has become a British citizen, providing that the UK Ancestry migrant had leave to remain as a UK Ancestry migrant when they settled.

Suitability requirement: The suitability requirements for a dependent partner or dependent child on the UK Ancestry route are that they must not fall for refusal under Appendix Part Suitability of the Immigration Rules.

Relationship requirement: The applicant must meet the relationship requirement as set out in Appendix UK Ancestry.

Age and care arrangements for the child: If the applicant is a child, the applicant must be under 18, and suitable care arrangements must have been made for the child.

Financial requirement: The decision maker must be satisfied that there will be adequate maintenance and accommodation for the applicant, the person with UK Ancestry, and any other dependants in the UK, without recourse to public funds. Funds must be shown as specified in Appendix Finance.

Relationship Requirements for a Partner on the UK Ancestry Route

The applicant must be the partner of a UK Ancestry migrant, and one of the following must apply:

The sponsoring UK Ancestry migrant has leave to remain in the UK on the UK Ancestry route; or
The sponsoring UK Ancestry migrant is, at the same time, applying for (and is granted) leave to enter or remain on the UK Ancestry route; or
If the applicant is applying for an extension of stay, the UK Ancestry migrant is settled or has become a British citizen, providing the UK Ancestry migrant had permission on the UK Ancestry route when they settled.

If the applicant and the person with UK Ancestry are not married or in a civil partnership, all of the following requirements must be met:

they must have been living together in a relationship similar to marriage or civil partnership for at least the two years before the date of application; and
any previous relationship of the applicant or of the person with UK Ancestry with another person must have permanently broken down; and
the applicant and the person with UK Ancestry must not be so closely related that they would not be allowed to marry or form a civil partnership in the UK.
The relationship between the applicant and the person with UK Ancestry must be genuine and subsisting.
The applicant and the person with UK Ancestry must intend to live together throughout the applicant’s stay in the UK.

Relationship Requirements for a Dependent Child on the UK Ancestry Route

The applicant must be the child of the sponsoring UK Ancestry migrant, and one of the following must apply:

The sponsoring UK Ancestry migrant has permission on the UK Ancestry route; or
The sponsoring UK Ancestry migrant is, at the same time, applying for (and is granted) permission on the UK Ancestry route; or
If the applicant is applying for an extension of stay, the UK Ancestry migrant is settled or has become a British citizen, providing the UK Ancestry migrant had permission on the UK Ancestry route when they settled.

The applicant’s parents must both be either applying at the same time as the applicant, or have permission to be in the UK (other than as a Visitor) unless:

the parent applying for or with entry clearance or permission on the UK Ancestry route is the sole surviving parent; or
the parent applying for or with entry clearance or permission on the UK Ancestry route has sole responsibility for the child’s upbringing; or
the parent who does not have permission on the UK Ancestry route –
- is a British citizen or a person who has a right to enter or stay in the UK without restriction; and
- is or will be ordinarily resident in the UK; or
the decision maker is satisfied that there are serious and compelling reasons to grant the child entry clearance or permission to stay with the parent who is applying for or has entry clearance or permission on the UK Ancestry route.

Care Requirements for a Dependent Child on the UK Ancestry Route

If the child is under 18 on the date of application, suitable arrangements for the child’s care and accommodation in the UK must be in place and comply with relevant UK legislation and regulations.

Age requirement for a Dependent Child on the UK Ancestry route

The child must be under the age of 18 on the date of application, unless they were last granted permission as the dependent child of their parent or parents. If the child is aged 16 or over on the date of application, they must not be leading an independent life.

Financial Requirement for a Partner or Child on the UK Ancestry Route

The decision maker must be satisfied that there will be adequate maintenance and accommodation for the applicant, the person with UK Ancestry, and any other dependants in the UK, without recourse to public funds. Funds must be shown as specified in Appendix Finance. In assessing whether the applicant meets the financial requirement in UKA 25.1, the decision maker may take into account credible promises of financial support from a third party, such as a relative or friend of the applicant.

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Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can provide a fast-track visa service to get you a decision on your application faster through the Super Priority Service. This way, you will get a decision on your application faster and will not have to wait months (sometimes years).

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As specialist immigration solicitors in London, we are registered with the Home Office, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI), to provide the Super Priority Service for your application, which means your application will be decided by UKVI faster. An application submitted through Super Priority Service is normally decided within 24 hours (usually by the end of the next working day).

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Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can provide expert immigration advice and legal representation on a fixed-fee basis for your application. Our fixed fee for your immigration application will cover all the work of our immigration solicitors on your immigration application until a decision is made by the Home Office UKVI on your application. The casework to be carried out by our immigration solicitors in relation to your immigration application will entail the following:

Advice on requirements: Our immigration solicitors will advise you on the relevant requirements you have to meet for your immigration application to succeed.

Advice on documents: Our immigration lawyers will prepare and email you a comprehensive list of supporting documents to be submitted in support of your immigration application.

Assessment of documents: Our immigration lawyers will assess your documents to ensure that all the documents you provide in support of your application comply with the requirements of the immigration rules.

Completing the application form: Our immigration lawyers will complete the relevant application form for your immigration application.

Submitting an application via Priority or Super Priority Service: Where possible, our immigration lawyers will submit your online immigration application through Priority or Super Priority Service to obtain a faster decision.

Booking an appointment with the application centre: After you submit your immigration application online, our immigration lawyers will book an appointment with the application centre for you to enrol your biometrics.

Preparing a detailed cover letter: Our specialist immigration solicitors will prepare a detailed cover letter in support of the immigration application, explaining all relevant legal requirements and how the applicant has satisfied them with the documents submitted with the application.

Uploading documents online: Before the biometrics enrollment date, our immigration lawyers will upload all the supporting documents online to be considered in support of the immigration application.

Follow-up work: Our immigration lawyers will handle all follow-up until the Home Office UKVI decides on the immigration application.

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