REFUGEE FAMILY REUNION
A family reunion application is how you apply to bring a family member or spouse to the UK.
WHAT DO I NEED?
All documents need to include a date and a signature where necessary. Documents that need a signature are: letters, tenancy agreements, forms, certificates, or any evidence you get from someone else, for example: your employer
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Gather as much evidence and information as you can.
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It is important you send your documents in a clear and organised method.
ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS
Documents needed from you:
Travel document
Letter confirming refugee status or appeal determination
Screening interview (first short asylum interview) notes
Substantive (main asylum interview) notes
Witness statements from asylum claims
Documents needed from all family members:
Passport/travel document
EU Uniform format form (if no passport)
Any other form of ID
WHICH FAMILY MEMBER ARE YOU APPLYING FOR?
IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR YOUR SPOUSE OR PARTNER
Marriage/civil partnership certificate
Divorce certificate (if in previous relationship)
Evidence that you lived together e.g. Joint postal address
Both names being on bills
Photos of you together – including at wedding
Witness statements from people at wedding
Communication evidence: emails, texts, phone records.
Witness statement confirming relationship and continued contact
IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN
Birth certificate​
Evidence you had parental responsibility - Doctors/school
Evidence that you lived together
Witness statement from child (if old enough)
Records of contact since being in UK
Photos of you with your children.