Archive · 25 Jun 2025
UK Families Call for Family Visa Rule Reforms
Some families in the UK are finding it hard to live together because of a rule about how much money people need to earn to get a visa.
The government wants people to earn a certain amount, currently £29,000, before they can bring their family members to the UK.
This rule, called the Minimum Income Requirement, is causing problems for families.
People are worried that this rule is unfair and is hurting families, especially those with lower incomes or who come from certain groups.
Charities are asking the government to change the rule to make it easier for families to stay together.
UK families are urging the Home Office to reform family visa rules.
The Minimum Income Requirement (MIR) is under debate for its impact on family reunification.
The MIR has increased from £18,600 to £29,000, with potential further increases.
Campaigners state that the MIR disproportionately affects women, low earners, and ethnic minorities.
Charities like Reunite Families UK and Coram are advocating for changes to the policy.
- Who
- British citizens, families, the Home Office, charities like Reunite Families UK and Coram.
- What
- Families are urging the UK Home Office to change family visa income requirements.
- When
- The issue is current, with recent research and debates.
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- To address concerns that the Minimum Income Requirement is separating families and causing emotional and financial hardship.
Advocates for Reform
Home Office and Government (Implied)
Income Requirement
Advocates for Reform
The Minimum Income Requirement (MIR) should be scrapped.
Home Office and Government (Implied)
The MIR is necessary for economic reasons
Impact on Families
Advocates for Reform
The rules are causing family separation and emotional harm.
Home Office and Government (Implied)
Family separation is a complex issue that cannot be resolved solely by changes to immigration policy.
- Minimum Income Requirement (MIR) - Current
- £29,000
- MIR - Previous
- £18,600
- Proposed Further Increase
- To £38,700
- Advocacy Groups
- Reunite Families UK, Coram
- Affected Groups
- Women, low earners, ethnic minorities