HC 259 · published 2026-07-09 · in force 2026-08-03
Application of care requirement to Appendix FM child route
Partner (family)
What changed
The care requirement from Appendix Children is being applied to the Appendix FM child route. This ensures that a child's living and care arrangements in the UK are assessed against standard safeguarding requirements.
Who the official source says it applies to
Dependent children applying under the Appendix FM child route.
- applications made on or after 2026-08-03
- dependants
The source does not state the conditions precisely enough to be certain who is affected. Routewatch sends this as "may apply" to everyone on the routes above.
What the official source says to do
Applicants must meet the care requirement to ensure living arrangements are safe and suitable.
These changes amend the Appendix FM child route to apply the care requirement in Appendix Children.
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