Dependent Visa in The United Kingdom
Bring your Dependent to the UK
Want to live in the UK along with your family? The Dependent Visa process helps UK citizens and certain visa holders call their dependents to live with them in the UK. With this visa, you can bring your spouse or partner, children, parents, and other close relatives to the UK. FOC can help you understand the intricacies of the dependent visa and apply it with the highest chances of success.
Dependents include:
- Spouse or legal partner
- Child under 18
- A child over 18 if they’re currently in the UK as a dependent
UK Dependent Visa Details
- Applying for a dependent visa as a Tier 2 visa holder: You can bring your spouse and children under this program. You can study and work in the UK under this visa, with some restrictions. After a period of 5 years, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain, which means you can apply to settle permanently in the UK
- UK Parent, Spouse, or Child Visa: British citizens and settled individuals can call their dependent spouse, parents, or children who are not currently in the UK to live with them. This visa will be valid for a period of 2 years and 6 months and can be extended
Eligibility requirements for Dependent Visa in the UK
As a spouse or partner of the sponsor, you must be able to prove any one of the following:
- You are in a civil union or marriage approved in the United Kingdom.
- You have lived together in a relationship for a minimum of 2 years when you submit your application.
- You are a fiancé, a fiancée, or intend to enter a civil partnership or marry or enter in a civil partnership in the United Kingdom within 6 months of your arrival.
- You will also have to prove that you have good knowledge of the English language
Documents requirements for Dependent Visa in the UK
- Passport & travel history
- Background documentation
- Spouse/partner documentation including marriage certificate
- Other proof of relationship
- Income proof of sponsor to show adequate finances
- Completed application & consulate fees
- English language skills (not essential for elderly parents you are caring for, based on documents you provide)
- If calling your child, they must be under the age of 18 at the time of application.
Documents Required
- Duly Filled Application Forms
- Submitting supporting documentation
- Medicals
- Character Certificate
- English Language test report (if required)
- Payment of applicable Visa Fees.
