Family pathways

Switzerland

Swiss Citizenship Through a Swiss Spouse

Swiss facilitated naturalization through marriage is for spouses of Swiss citizens, with different rules depending on whether the couple lives in…

citizenship Switzerland

Switzerland Family Residence

Switzerland's family residence framework lets qualifying partners, children, and certain other close family members join a citizen or lawful resident under…

residency Norway

Norway Family Residence

Norway's family residence framework lets qualifying partners, children, and certain other close family members join a citizen or lawful resident under…

residency Iceland

Iceland Family Reunification Residence

Iceland family reunification can let close family members join someone who has a right to live in Iceland. Common categories include spouses and cohabiting…

residency Iceland

Iceland Residence for European Family

Non-EEA spouses and partners may be able to live in Iceland with an EEA, EFTA, or Swiss citizen under European free-movement family rules.

residency Hong Kong

Hong Kong Family Residence

Hong Kong allows specified relatives to join an eligible resident. Which relatives qualify, and whether they can work, depends on the sponsor’s…

residency Denmark

Denmark Family Residence

Denmark's family residence framework lets qualifying partners, children, and certain other close family members join a citizen or lawful resident under…

residency Sweden

Sweden Family Residence

Sweden's family residence framework lets qualifying partners, children, and certain other close family members join a citizen or lawful resident under…

residency Germany

Germany Family Residence Permit

Germany's family reunification pathway is for spouses, registered civil partners, and minor children joining a qualifying family member in Germany. It…

residency Ireland

Ireland British-Family Residence

Eligible non-European relatives of a British citizen can apply to live together in Ireland through its dedicated British-family scheme.

residency Ireland

Ireland European Family Residence

A non-EEA family member of an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen may live and work in Ireland under free-movement rules. The European family member must normally…

residency Ireland

Ireland Residence With Irish Family

An Irish citizen may sponsor qualifying non-EEA family members to live in Ireland. The relationship, sponsor's finances and applicant's circumstances must…

residency Ireland

Ireland Residence for Unmarried Partners

An unmarried partner may qualify for Irish residence after normally living with an eligible partner for at least two years. The couple must prove a lasting…

residency Ireland

Ireland Resident-Family Residence

Spouses, civil partners and minor children can seek residence with a qualifying foreign resident in Ireland, subject to sponsor-specific rules.

residency Singapore

Singapore Worker Family Dependant's Pass

The legal spouse or unmarried child under 21 of a qualifying Singapore Employment Pass or S Pass holder can apply for a Dependant's Pass.

residency Australia

Australia Aged Dependent Relative Visa

Australia's Aged Dependent Relative visa is a permanent route for a single older person who depends financially on an eligible relative in Australia. It…

residency Australia

Australia Carer Visa

Australia's Carer visa lets someone move permanently to Australia to care for a relative, or a member of that relative's household, who has a long-term…

residency Australia

Australia Child Visa

Australia's Child visa lets a dependent child live permanently in Australia with a parent who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or…

residency Australia

Australia Dependent Child Visa

Australia's Dependent Child visa lets a dependent child stay in Australia temporarily while their parent's permanent Partner visa is being processed. It is…

residency Australia

Australia Orphan Relative Visa

Australia's Orphan Relative visa lets a child live permanently in Australia with an eligible relative when the child's parents are deceased, cannot care…

residency Australia

Australia Parent Residence Visas

Australia's permanent Parent visas let a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen move to…

residency Australia

Australia Partner Visa, Offshore

Australia's offshore Partner visa is for a spouse, de facto partner, or registered partner of an eligible Australian sponsor who applies from outside…

residency Australia

Australia Partner Visa, Onshore

Australia's onshore Partner visa is for a spouse, de facto partner, or registered partner of an eligible Australian sponsor who is applying from inside…

residency Australia

Australia Prospective Marriage Visa

Subclass 300 lets an applicant outside Australia enter for 9 to 15 months to marry an eligible Australian-based prospective spouse. After marrying, the…

residency Australia

Australia Remaining Relative Visa

Australia's Remaining Relative visa is a permanent route for people whose only near relatives live in Australia as Australian citizens, permanent…

residency Australia

Australia Temporary Sponsored Parent Visa

Australia's Sponsored Parent visa lets a parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen visit Australia…

residency Netherlands

Netherlands Child Residence with a Parent

A child under 18 may be able to live in the Netherlands with a parent who is Dutch or has a qualifying Dutch residence permit.

residency Netherlands

Netherlands Partner Residence Permit

The Netherlands partner residence permit is for spouses, registered partners, and unmarried partners joining a Dutch citizen or qualifying Dutch…

residency Netherlands

Netherlands Residence With Dutch Child

A non-EU parent, caregiver, or minor sibling may be able to live in the Netherlands when a minor Dutch child depends on their care.

residency Netherlands

Netherlands Residence for European Family

Non-EU spouses and partners may be able to live in the Netherlands with an EU, EEA, or Swiss citizen under EU free-movement rules.

residency Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein Family Residence

Eligible foreign residents in Liechtenstein can sponsor qualifying relatives, with different family and timing rules for European and other sponsors.

residency Finland

Finland Family Residence

Finland's family residence framework lets qualifying partners, children, and certain other close family members join a citizen or lawful resident under…

residency Belgium

Belgian Citizenship by Marriage Declaration

A spouse of a Belgian citizen can seek citizenship after five years of legal residence and at least three years living together in Belgium. Unlimited stay,…

citizenship Belgium

Belgium Residence With Belgian Family

Belgium's family reunification route lets certain non-EU family members join a Belgian citizen in Belgium. It generally covers spouses, qualifying…

residency Belgium

Belgium Residence With Non-EU Family

Belgium's family reunification route can let certain family members join a non-EU citizen who is legally living in Belgium. It generally requires a…

residency Belgium

Belgium Residence for European Families

Non-EU spouses and partners may be able to live in Belgium with an EU, EEA, or Swiss citizen under EU free-movement rules. The EU citizen generally needs…

residency Anguilla

Anguilla Spouse Residence Stamp

A person married to an Anguillian or Belonger may apply for Anguilla’s Resident Stamp. The marriage and the spouse’s local status must be documented;…

residency Aruba

Aruba Spouse Residence

A spouse may seek temporary residence with a qualifying resident of Aruba. The sponsor’s status and, for some temporary residents, length of lawful stay…

residency Bermuda

Bermuda Sponsored Spouse Residence

The spouse or recognized domestic partner of a qualifying Bermuda work permit holder can apply for sponsored residence.

residency Gibraltar

Gibraltar Sponsored Spouse Residence

A spouse or civil partner can accompany an employee or self-employed person admitted under Gibraltar’s new residence framework.

residency Gibraltar

Gibraltar Unmarried Partner Residence

An unmarried partner of a person with Gibraltarian Status can apply through a separate relationship-based residence process.

residency Pitcairn Islands

Pitcairn Family Settlement Visa

Pitcairn’s two-year settlement visa allows people with a close family member lawfully living on the island to seek approval to settle permanently.

residency United Kingdom

UK Adult Dependent Relative Visa

The UK Adult Dependent Relative visa is for an adult who needs long-term personal care from a close relative living permanently in the UK. It is a…

residency United Kingdom

UK Family Visa as a Child

The UK child family visa is for a child joining or staying with a qualifying parent in the UK. It generally requires the child to be under 18 or already on…

residency United Kingdom

UK Family Visa as a Parent

The UK parent family visa is for a parent who needs to live in the UK to care for a qualifying child. It generally requires the child to live in the UK…

residency United Kingdom

UK Partner or Spouse Family Visa

The UK partner family visa is for spouses, civil partners, fiancees, proposed civil partners, and some long-term partners of a qualifying UK-based sponsor.…

residency New Zealand

NZ Student Partner Work Visa

The partner of an eligible student can apply for a New Zealand work visa based on a genuine relationship and the principal’s qualifying status.

residency New Zealand

NZ Worker Partner Work Visa

The partner of an eligible worker can apply for a New Zealand work visa based on a genuine relationship and the principal’s qualifying status.

residency New Zealand

New Zealand Dependent Child Resident Visa

A New Zealand citizen or resident can support a resident visa for a single dependent child aged 24 or younger. Older children face additional rules about…

residency New Zealand

New Zealand Parent Boost Visitor Visa

Parents sponsored by an adult New Zealand citizen or resident child can apply for visits lasting up to five years. The visa requires financial support,…

other New Zealand

New Zealand Parent Resident Visa

A parent or qualifying grandparent or former guardian can seek New Zealand residence with an eligible adult child as sponsor. Sponsors must meet residence…

residency New Zealand

New Zealand Parent Retirement Resident Visa

A parent with an adult New Zealand citizen or resident child living in the country can seek residence by investing NZD 1 million for four years. A separate…

residency New Zealand

New Zealand Partner Resident Visa

You may qualify for New Zealand residence through a citizen or resident partner after at least 12 months of living together in a genuine, continuing…

residency United Arab Emirates

UAE Family Residence Sponsorship

UAE family sponsorship is for close relatives of UAE citizens or residents, most often spouses, children, and in some cases parents. It generally requires…

residency Canada

Canada Parent and Grandparent Super Visa

Canada's super visa lets eligible parents and grandparents visit a Canadian child or grandchild for up to five years at a time, with multiple entries over…

other Canada

Canada Permanent Residence for Children

Canadian dependent child sponsorship is for a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian sponsoring a dependent child for permanent…

residency Canada

Canada Permanent Residence for Other Family

Canada allows sponsorship of certain other relatives only in very narrow situations, such as orphaned minor siblings, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren, or…

residency Canada

Canada Permanent Residence for Partners

Canada spouse or partner sponsorship is for Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsoring a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for…

residency South Korea

South Korea Spouse Visa

South Korea's F-6 visa is for foreign spouses of Korean nationals. It generally requires a legal marriage, relationship evidence, Korean-spouse…

residency South Korea

South Korea Worker Family Residence

South Korea’s F3 dependent route can let a spouse or minor child accompany a qualifying professional worker. This pathway focuses on sponsors with E1…

residency Luxembourg

Luxembourg Citizenship Through Marriage

Luxembourg has an option procedure for some spouses of Luxembourgish citizens. It generally depends on the spouse's Luxembourgish nationality, the couple's…

citizenship Luxembourg

Luxembourg Exceptional Family Residence

This is a narrow fallback for non-EU citizens who do not qualify for ordinary family reunification but already share unusually strong, stable, and…

residency Luxembourg

Luxembourg Family Reunification Residence

Luxembourg family reunification can let certain close relatives join a Luxembourgish, EU, or legally resident non-EU family member. The exact relationship,…

residency United States

U.S. Citizenship Through Citizen Spouse

Some lawful permanent residents married to U.S. citizens can apply for naturalization after 3 years instead of the ordinary 5-year period.

citizenship United States

U.S. Family Preference Green Card

This green card route is for certain family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who do not fit the immediate-relative categories. It…

residency United States

U.S. Fiancé Visa

The K-1 visa is for a foreign fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen who plans to enter the United States, marry within 90 days, and then apply for permanent…

residency United States

U.S. Green Card through an Immediate Relative

This green card route is for the spouse, unmarried child under 21, or parent of an adult U.S. citizen. It generally requires a qualifying family…

residency Austria

Austria Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Austria, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Austria

Austria Residence for European Family

Qualifying non-European relatives can live in Austria with an EU or EEA citizen whose longer stay meets European free-movement rules.

residency Slovenia

Slovenia Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Slovenia, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Japan

Japan Dependent Family Residence

Japan’s Dependent status allows an eligible foreign resident’s financially dependent spouse or child to live with them. The sponsor must hold a status…

residency Japan

Japan Visa for Citizen's Spouse or Child

Japan's Spouse or Child of Japanese National status is for the legal spouse of a Japanese national, a person born as the child of a Japanese national, or a…

residency Israel

Israel Residence for Citizen Partners

This route is for a foreign national legally married to an Israeli citizen who will maintain a genuine, exclusive shared household and center of life in…

residency Malta

Malta Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Malta, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Spain

Spain Family Residence

Spain has several family-based residence routes for close family members of Spanish citizens, EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, and some non-EU residents in Spain. It…

residency France

France Family Reunification Residence

France family reunification is for a spouse or minor child joining a non-French foreign resident who is already legally settled in France. It generally…

residency France

France Residence With French Family

This residence pathway is for close family members of a French citizen, such as a spouse, parent of a French child, child of a French citizen, or dependent…

residency France

French Citizenship by Marriage

French citizenship by marriage is for someone married to a French citizen long enough to apply by declaration. It generally requires a continuing marriage,…

citizenship France

French Citizenship: Parent or Grandparent

France has a narrow citizenship declaration for some older parents or grandparents of French citizens who have lived in France for a long time. It…

citizenship Cyprus

Cyprus Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Cyprus, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Cyprus

Cyprus Residence for European Family

Qualifying non-European relatives can live in Cyprus with an EU or EEA citizen whose longer stay meets European free-movement rules.

residency Italy

Italian Citizenship by Marriage

Italian citizenship by marriage or civil union is for spouses and registered civil-union partners of Italian citizens after a qualifying relationship…

citizenship Italy

Italy Family Reunification Residence

Italy family reunification is for close family members joining an Italian or EU citizen in Italy, or joining a qualifying non-EU resident in Italy. It…

residency Taiwan

Taiwan Foreign Resident Family Residence

A spouse or minor child may join a qualifying foreign resident in Taiwan. The sponsor’s residence document and the applicant’s relationship determine…

residency Taiwan

Taiwan Residence Visa for Citizen's Spouse

Taiwan's spouse resident visa is for the foreign spouse of a Republic of China national. It generally requires proof of the marriage, the ROC spouse's…

residency Estonia

Estonia Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Estonia, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Czechia (Czech Republic)

Czech Family Residence

Czech family residence can let a non-EU citizen live with a qualifying Czech, EU, or legally resident non-EU family member in Czechia. The correct visa or…

residency Greece

Greece Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Greece, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Greece

Greece Residence for European Family

Qualifying non-European relatives can live in Greece with an EU or EEA citizen whose longer stay meets European free-movement rules.

residency Bahrain

Bahrain Family Residence

A qualifying spouse or child may be able to join a foreign resident in Bahrain. The relationship and the resident’s sponsorship conditions both matter.

residency Andorra

Andorra Family Reunification Residence

Andorra family reunification is for spouses, registered partners, children, and some dependent relatives of an Andorran citizen or qualifying resident. It…

residency San Marino

San Marino Family Residence

Qualifying spouses and dependent children can apply to join a resident in San Marino, with the form of permission depending on the sponsor’s status.

residency Poland

Poland Family Residence

Poland has several family residence routes for non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens joining a Polish citizen, a mobile EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, or an eligible non-EU…

residency Lithuania

Lithuania Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Lithuania, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Croatia

Croatia Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Croatia, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Qatar

Qatar Family Residence

A qualifying spouse or child may be able to join a foreign resident in Qatar. The relationship and the resident’s sponsorship conditions both matter.

residency Portugal

Portugal Family Reunification Residence

Portugal's family reunification route is for close family members of Portuguese citizens, EU/EEA/Swiss citizens in Portugal, or non-EU residents who can…

residency Portugal

Portugal Residence for Parents of Children

Portugal has a special residence route for parents who effectively exercise parental responsibilities and support a minor child who lives in Portugal or…

residency Portugal

Portuguese Citizenship by Marriage

A spouse or legally recognized unmarried partner of a Portuguese citizen may apply for Portuguese nationality after more than three years of marriage or…

citizenship Latvia

Latvia Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Latvia, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Chile

Chile Family Residence

Chile's family-reunification permit is for specific close relatives of a Chilean citizen or a person who holds current Residencia Definitiva. Both the…

residency Chile

Chile Residence for a Resident’s Family

Temporary residence for a qualifying spouse, partner, child, or stepchild of a Chilean temporary-residence holder or applicant.

residency Slovakia

Slovakia Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Slovakia, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Türkiye (Turkey)

Turkish Citizenship by Marriage

Turkish citizenship by marriage is an application route for a person who has been married to a Turkish citizen for at least three years. The marriage must…

citizenship Türkiye (Turkey)

Türkiye Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Türkiye, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Hungary

Hungary Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Hungary, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Argentina

Argentina Family-Tie Residency

Argentina's current family-reunification route gives temporary residence to specified close relatives of Argentine citizens and of temporary or permanent…

residency Kuwait

Kuwait Sponsored Spouse Residence

A qualifying foreign resident in Kuwait can support a spouse’s family residence application under Article 22.

residency Montenegro

Montenegro Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Montenegro, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Uruguay

Uruguay Permanent Residence Through Family

A foreign spouse, judicially recognized partner, parent or sibling of a Uruguayan can apply directly for permanent residence by proving the relationship.

residency Romania

Romania Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Romania, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Bahamas

Bahamas Citizenship Through Marriage

Under the Bahamas' current constitutional marriage provision, a non-Bahamian woman married to a Bahamian man may apply to be registered as a citizen. The…

citizenship Bahamas

Bahamas Resident Spouse Permit

The Resident Spouse Permit lets a non-Bahamian spouse live and work in The Bahamas while a genuine marriage to a Bahamian citizen is under five years old…

residency Bahamas

Bahamas Spouse Permanent Residence

A foreign spouse of a Bahamian citizen may apply for permanent residence after five years of a continuing marriage while living together. Approval is…

residency Panama

Panama Residency by Family Tie

Panama offers residence to qualifying spouses of Panamanian citizens and foreign parents of Panamanian children age five or older. Both routes normally…

residency Georgia

Georgia Residence Through Close Family

Georgia has family residence routes for defined family members of a Georgian citizen or a foreign national who holds a Georgian residence permit. The…

residency Oman

Oman Family Residence

A qualifying spouse or child may be able to join a foreign resident in Oman. The relationship and the resident’s sponsorship conditions both matter.

residency Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago Family Residence

A parent or grandparent of a Trinidad and Tobago citizen or resident may apply for resident status when that family member lives there and is willing and…

residency Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago Spouse Residence

The spouse of a Trinidad and Tobago citizen or resident may apply for resident status when the marriage and sponsor's status can be documented. Approval…

residency Malaysia

Malaysia Citizen-Spouse Residence

A foreign spouse of a Malaysian citizen can apply for a Long-Term Social Visit Pass based on a legally recognized marriage.

residency Malaysia

Malaysia Employment Pass Family Residence

The spouse or eligible child of a qualifying Malaysia Employment Pass holder can apply for a Dependant Pass through the principal worker’s employer.

residency Costa Rica

Costa Rica Family-Tie Residence

Costa Rica grants direct permanent residence to defined close blood relatives of a Costa Rican citizen: a parent, a minor child, an adult child with a…

residency Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis Family Residence

Spouses and minor children of Saint Kitts and Nevis work-permit holders can apply for temporary residence. The family application depends on the principal…

residency Serbia

Serbia Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Serbia, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Thailand

Thailand Foreign Worker Family Visa

The spouse or qualifying dependent child of a foreign worker in Thailand can apply for family-based Non-Immigrant O permission.

residency Thailand

Thailand Non-Immigrant O Spouse Visa

Thailand's family Non-Immigrant O visa can permit a foreign spouse to visit or join a Thai citizen. The initial visa and any later in-country extension are…

residency Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Citizen Spouse Visa

A foreign spouse of a Kazakhstani citizen living permanently in Kazakhstan can apply for a C2 family-reunification visa if the marriage and support…

residency Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Worker Family Visa

A qualifying family member of a foreign employee can apply for Kazakhstan’s C3 family permission linked to that worker.

residency Bulgaria

Bulgaria Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Bulgaria, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Bulgaria

Bulgaria Residence for European Family

Qualifying non-European relatives can live in Bulgaria with an EU or EEA citizen whose longer stay meets European free-movement rules.

residency Barbados

Barbados Citizenship through Marriage

Some spouses of Barbados citizens can apply for citizenship registration. The applicable constitutional or statutory provision matters; a marriage alone…

citizenship Barbados

Barbados Family Immigrant Status

Barbados has immigrant-status categories for a supported child under 18 of a citizen or permanent resident living there, and for a supported parent or…

residency Seychelles

Seychelles Spouse Residence

A spouse of a Seychelles citizen can apply for family residence in Seychelles, subject to the required evidence and immigration decision.

residency Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda Spouse Residence

A foreign spouse living with an Antigua and Barbuda citizen can apply for residence after at least one year of marriage. The household must have financial…

residency Albania

Albania Family Residence Through a Citizen

Close family members of an Albanian citizen may obtain renewable residence by documenting the relationship and meeting the residence requirements. Spouses,…

residency Albania

Albania Family Residence Through a Resident

Qualifying family members may join a foreign resident in Albania whose permit was issued for at least one year and can be renewed. The sponsor needs…

residency Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia Spouse or Partner Residence

This family-reunification pathway is for a foreign spouse or qualifying common-law partner joining a Bosnia and Herzegovina citizen or certain qualifying…

residency China

China Citizen Family Residence

China’s Q1 route supports a family reunion lasting more than 180 days with a Chinese citizen living in China or a foreign permanent resident there.

residency China

China Foreign Resident Family Residence

China’s S1 route can support a stay of more than 180 days for certain close relatives of a foreign worker or student living in China.

residency Armenia

Armenia Family Residence

Armenia offers family residence to specified close relatives, but the allowed relationship depends on the sponsor's status. A temporary-resident sponsor…

residency Armenia

Armenian Citizenship by Close Family

Armenia can waive its ordinary residence and Armenian-language requirements for some adults with an Armenian-citizen spouse, child, or parent. A spouse…

citizenship Mexico

Mexican Residence through a Mexican Citizen

Mexico's family-unity rules give different residence outcomes to different close relatives of Mexican citizens. A spouse or qualifying partner normally…

residency Mexico

Mexico Family Residence via Foreign Resident

Mexico's family-unity rules can let close family members join a foreigner who already holds Mexican temporary, student, or permanent residence. It…

residency Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Spouse Permanent Residence

A foreign spouse whose marriage to a Sri Lankan citizen has lasted more than five years can apply for Sri Lanka’s Permanent Residence Visa.

residency Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic Family Residence

This route is for the foreign spouse or unmarried economically dependent child of a Dominican citizen or permanent resident. DGM can also accept a…

residency Ecuador

Ecuador Permanent Residence for Partners

A foreign spouse or legally recognized partner of an Ecuadorian citizen may apply directly for permanent residence. The relationship must be legally…

residency Ecuador

Ecuador Residence Through Close Relatives

Permanent residence through a covered close relationship to an Ecuadorian citizen or a foreign permanent resident.

residency Ecuador

Ecuador Temporary Resident Family Visa

Temporary residence for the spouse, recognized partner, or qualifying children of a foreign temporary resident in Ecuador.

residency Moldova

Moldova Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Moldova, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Maldives

Maldives Marriage Visa

A foreign spouse in a legally registered marriage with a Maldivian citizen can seek a Marriage Visa.

residency North Macedonia

North Macedonia Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in North Macedonia, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Peru

Peru Family Resident Status

Peru family resident status is for foreign nationals with a qualifying family tie to a Peruvian citizen or a foreign resident in Peru. It generally…

residency Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Citizen-Family Residence

A qualifying close relationship with an Azerbaijani citizen can support temporary residence when the relationship and relative’s consent are documented.

residency Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Azerbaijan, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Brazil

Brazil Family-Reunion Residence

Brazilian family-reunion residence covers listed relatives of a Brazilian citizen or qualifying immigrant resident, including spouses or partners, children…

residency Kosovo

Kosovo Family Residence

Residence to join an eligible close relative in Kosovo, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status.

residency Colombia

Colombia Partner Migrant Visa

Colombia has separate migrant visas for the foreign spouse and the formally recognized permanent partner of a Colombian citizen. The marriage route can be…

residency Colombia

Colombia Visa for Parent of a Citizen

This is a Migrant visa for a foreign parent of a person who is Colombian by birth. It can be issued for up to three years, grants open work authorization,…

residency Mongolia

Mongolia C2 Worker Family Residence

Mongolia’s C2-1 category supports specified relatives of a C2 worker in science, education, or information technology. Other work sectors have their own…

residency Jamaica

Jamaica Dependent Permanent Residence

A person dependent on an existing Jamaican permanent resident may apply to PICA under the dependent ground.

residency Jamaica

Jamaica Spouse Permanent Residence

A foreign national married to a Jamaican citizen may apply to PICA for permanent residence on the marriage ground.

residency Jamaica

Jamaican Citizenship through Marriage

A non-Jamaican married to a Jamaican citizen can apply for citizenship by registration. The application relies on the marriage, the spouse’s citizenship,…

citizenship Ukraine

Ukraine Citizen-Family Permanent Residence

A qualifying spouse, parent or child of a Ukrainian citizen can seek outside-quota immigration approval and subsequent permanent-residence documentation.

residency Ukraine

Ukraine Resident-Family Permit

Recognized family members can apply to join a foreign resident in Ukraine when the sponsor’s status permits reunification and support is documented.

residency Ukraine

Ukraine Spouse Residence Permit

A foreign spouse of a Ukrainian citizen can apply for temporary residence with proof of the marriage and the required entry and personal documents.

residency Tunisia

Tunisia Citizen Spouse Residence

A foreign spouse joining a Tunisian citizen can apply under Tunisia’s marriage-based residence process.

residency Fiji

Fiji Citizen-Child Exemption Status

An unmarried foreign-passport-holding child under 18 with a Fiji citizen parent may apply for exemption status to enter, reside, and study in Fiji.

residency Fiji

Fiji Citizen-Spouse Exemption Status

A foreign passport holder who is legally married to a Fiji citizen may apply for exemption status to enter, reside, and study in Fiji. Separate work…

residency Fiji

Fiji Co-Extensive Family Permit

The spouse or dependent unmarried child of a principal Fiji permit holder may apply for a co-extensive residence permit tied to that person's status.

residency Fiji

Fiji Spouse Citizenship Registration

A foreign spouse or former spouse of a Fiji citizen may apply for citizenship by registration after meeting the statutory relationship, lawful-presence,…

citizenship Paraguay

Paraguay Permanent Residence Through Family

A foreign spouse of a Paraguayan citizen, or a foreign child of a Paraguayan parent, can use the special Law No. 2193 process for direct permanent…

residency Vietnam

Vietnam Family Permanent Residence

A foreign parent, spouse, or child of a Vietnamese citizen permanently residing in Vietnam may be considered for permanent residence after at least three…

residency Vietnam

Vietnam Spouse or Family Visa

Vietnam's TT category covers a foreign parent, spouse, or child of a Vietnamese citizen and a spouse or child under 18 of certain qualifying foreign visa…

residency South Africa

South Africa Family Residence

South Africa has family residence routes for spouses and close relatives of citizens or permanent residents, with different evidence and rights depending…

residency Indonesia

Indonesia Global Citizen Residence

Indonesia's Global Citizen program offers indefinite permanent residence to certain former Indonesians, their descendants, and specified close family…

residency Philippines

Philippines 9g Worker Family Visa

A spouse or unmarried child under 21 can apply to be included as a dependent of a qualifying commercial 9(g) employment-visa holder in the Philippines.

residency Philippines

Philippines Spouse Immigrant Visa

Residence for a qualifying spouse or surviving spouse of a Philippine citizen, subject to nationality reciprocity. Probation is usually one year before a…

residency Botswana

Botswana Spouse Residence

A qualifying spouse can apply for permission to live together in Botswana. The sponsor’s status and the relationship must be documented.

residency Belize

Belize Family Dependent Permit

Belize's Dependent's Permit is a limited family permit for a dependent who is at least 55, is disabled, or is a child under 5, where a resident of Belize…

residency Bolivia

Bolivia Residence Through Family

Temporary residence based on an accepted family relationship, marriage, adoption, or financial dependency in Bolivia.

residency Morocco

Morocco Citizen Spouse Residence

A legally recognized marriage to a Moroccan citizen provides a specific basis to apply for a residence card in Morocco.

residency Venezuela

Venezuela Citizen Family Visa

A family visa for qualifying close relatives of a Venezuelan citizen.

residency Venezuela

Venezuela Resident Family Visa

A family visa for qualifying close relatives of a foreign permanent resident in Venezuela.

residency Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan Foreign Family Visa

A spouse or child under 18 of a qualifying foreign resident can apply for Kyrgyzstan’s FF family visa.

residency Namibia

Namibia Spouse Residence

A qualifying spouse can apply for permission to live together in Namibia. The sponsor’s status and the relationship must be documented.

residency Gabon

Gabon Spouse Residence

A spouse of a Gabonese citizen or a qualifying foreign resident can apply for a Gabonese residence card.

residency El Salvador

El Salvador Accompanying Family Residence

Family members can apply to accompany a temporary or definitive resident of El Salvador. This check covers a spouse or documented partner, parent, or child…

residency El Salvador

El Salvador Residence for Citizen Partners

A foreign spouse or formally documented cohabiting partner of a Salvadoran citizen can seek temporary residence and, after one uninterrupted year in that…

residency Tajikistan

Tajikistan Worker Family Visa

A recognized family member of a foreign worker can apply for Tajikistan’s M family visa.

residency Nicaragua

Nicaragua Dependent Family Residence

Temporary residence for dependent close relatives of people holding qualifying Nicaraguan temporary residence.

residency Nicaragua

Nicaragua Residence Through Family

A residence category for certain close relatives of Nicaraguan citizens, including spouses, parents, and qualifying children.

residency Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde Resident Spouse Residence

A spouse abroad may apply to reunite with a person who holds valid residence permission in Cabo Verde.

residency India

India Citizen Spouse Entry Visa

A foreign spouse of an Indian citizen can seek an Entry Visa to join that spouse in India.

residency Guatemala

Guatemala Residence through Marriage

A foreign spouse or recognized partner of a Guatemalan citizen can seek permanent residence after the marriage or declared union has lasted at least one…

residency Guatemala

Guatemala Residence through Relatives

Foreign relatives of Guatemalan citizens can apply for permanent residence when their documented family connection falls within the legally recognized…

residency Honduras

Honduras Family Stay Permit

A holder of a Honduran special stay permit can request permission for qualifying family members to accompany them. The sponsor must document the…

residency Honduras

Honduras Residence through Marriage

A foreign spouse or recognized partner of a Honduran citizen can apply for residence after the marriage or formally recognized union has lasted three…

residency Honduras

Honduras Residence through Relatives

Foreign parents, grandparents, and siblings of Honduran citizens by birth can apply for family residence. The application must prove both the relationship…

residency Sao Tome and Principe

São Tomé and Príncipe Spouse Residence

A qualifying resident can apply to bring a spouse to São Tomé and Príncipe through family reunification.

residency Eswatini

Eswatini Spouse Residence

A qualifying spouse can apply for permission to live together in Eswatini. The sponsor’s status and the relationship must be documented.

residency Vanuatu

Vanuatu Citizenship by Family or Ancestry

Vanuatu's family rules include three legally different situations: citizenship from birth for a person born after July 30, 1980 with a Vanuatu-citizen…

citizenship Vanuatu

Vanuatu Partner Residence Visa

Vanuatu partner residence is for a spouse or genuine de facto partner of a Vanuatu citizen or current resident. It requires proof of the partner's status,…

residency Ghana

Ghana Dependent Spouse Residence

A spouse supported by a qualifying foreign resident can apply for dependent residence in Ghana under the published GIS checklist.

residency Kenya

Kenya Spouse Residence

A spouse of a Kenyan citizen or qualifying permit or permanent-residence holder can apply for family residence in Kenya, subject to the required evidence…

residency Angola

Angola Spouse Residence

A qualifying spouse can apply for an Angolan temporary-stay visa to join an Angolan citizen or an eligible foreign resident or visa holder.

residency Tuvalu

Tuvalu Spouse Residence

Tuvalu’s Permit to Enter and Reside can cover family reunion or accompanying a qualifying resident spouse.

residency Congo (Republic)

Republic of the Congo Spouse Residence

A foreign spouse of a Congolese citizen can apply for a resident card in the Republic of the Congo.

residency Zambia

Zambia Spouse Residence

A spouse of a Zambian citizen, established resident or permanent-residence holder can apply for family residence in Zambia, subject to the required…

residency Cameroon

Cameroon Spouse Residence

The spouse of a foreign national lawfully staying in Cameroon can seek permission to accompany or join that person.

residency Papua New Guinea

PNG Citizen Dependent Residence

A qualifying dependent of a Papua New Guinea citizen can apply for temporary, nonworking residence.

residency Papua New Guinea

PNG Worker Family Permission

A spouse or qualifying dependent child can apply to join a foreign worker holding the appropriate Papua New Guinea entry permit.

residency Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands Family Visa

A spouse or qualifying child may apply to accompany a foreign resident in Solomon Islands.

residency Uganda

Uganda Spouse Residence

A spouse of a Ugandan citizen or lawful foreign resident can apply for family residence in Uganda, subject to the required evidence and immigration…

residency Nigeria

Nigeria Residence for Former Citizens

A former Nigerian citizen by birth who formally renounced citizenship can apply for indefinite residence. This route needs proof of that former citizenship…

residency Nigeria

Nigeria Residence for Spouses

A foreign spouse of a Nigerian citizen can apply for residence through the N1A category. The application needs a documented marriage, the Nigerian spouse's…

residency Nigeria

Nigeria Special Immigrant Status for Spouses

Special Immigrant Status is a residence option for a non-Nigerian spouse of a Nigerian citizen who does not wish to acquire Nigerian citizenship. The…

residency Nigeria

Nigerian Citizenship Through Marriage

Nigeria's citizenship-by-registration rule includes a woman who is or has been married to a Nigerian citizen. The rule is gendered in the constitutional…

citizenship Rwanda

Rwanda Spouse Residence

A spouse of a foreign temporary resident can apply for family residence in Rwanda, subject to the required evidence and immigration decision.

residency Ivory Coast

Côte d’Ivoire Spouse Residence

A spouse supported by an Ivorian citizen or a qualifying foreign resident can apply for a resident card in Côte d’Ivoire.

residency Lesotho

Lesotho Spouse Residence

A qualifying spouse can apply for permission to live together in Lesotho. The sponsor’s status and the relationship must be documented.

residency Ethiopia

Ethiopia Spouse Residence

A spouse of an Ethiopian citizen can apply for family residence in Ethiopia, subject to the required evidence and immigration decision.

residency Liberia

Liberia Dependent Spouse Residence

A dependent spouse accompanying a lawful foreign resident can apply for an individual resident permit in Liberia.

residency Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands Family Residence

Qualifying partners, children and certain parents can apply to join an eligible resident in the Faroe Islands under local family rules.

residency Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands Worker-Family Residence

Qualifying partners and minor children can join a Faroese worker when the sponsor’s income meets the applicable household-support requirement.

residency Isle of Man

Isle of Man Dependent-Family Visa

Qualifying partners and children can apply to accompany an eligible Isle of Man worker or business migrant under the sponsor’s family rules.

residency Isle of Man

Isle of Man Partner Visa

A qualifying spouse, civil partner or established unmarried partner can apply to live in the Isle of Man with a British or settled sponsor.

residency Jersey

Jersey Partner Visa

Qualifying partners can apply to build a shared home in Jersey with a British, Irish or eligible settled sponsor.

residency Jersey

Jersey Worker-Dependent Visa

Eligible partners and children can join a Jersey long-term worker whose permit and salary support the household’s separate dependent applications.

residency Macao

Macao Worker Family Stay Permit

Certain relatives of an eligible specialist nonresident worker may apply for special permission to stay in Macao. A worker card alone does not establish…

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