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Dependant (Aged Parents 65+) – R1E

NigeriaFamily

Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The sponsor must be an accredited diplomat: the category covers aged parents (65 years and above) of accredited diplomats.

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What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the evidence needed to prove the family relationship.

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance requirements.

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

Applicants obtain the documentation, apply online (embassy), submit the visa requirements and pay the visa fees. The visa is valid 90 days from issuance and extension is not applicable; the stay is 2 years with multiple entry (residence permit), the holder may reside in Nigeria as a dependant of the accredited diplomat, and family or group applications are not available. The official source does not state whether or how the status can become independent or longer-term.

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Limits of the record
  • The page does not state whether or how the family member's status can become independent or longer-term.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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