Family Related - Immigration to Britain - Year 6

In 2022, the United Kingdom saw a decline in the number of family-related visas granted when compared to 2019, with a total of 48,107 visas issued, marking a 14% decrease. The majority of these visas, constituting 76%, were allotted to partners. The remainder were provided to children and other dependants, reflecting the UK's commitment to family reunification. Despite the overall reduction in family visas, the country continues to uphold its role in bringing families together, allowing them to live and grow within its borders.

Furthermore, the UK's EU Settlement Scheme has seen a marked increase in the number of permits issued to family members of EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals who had already been granted or were eligible for settled or pre-settled status in the UK by the end of the transition period. In 2022 alone, 34,338 such permits were allocated, a significant rise from the 6,611 issued in 2019. Since the inception of the scheme in March 2019, a considerable number of visas, totalling 115,450, have been granted. This surge indicates the UK's ongoing appeal to European families and the importance of maintaining familial connections post-Brexit.