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Why apply for a Dependent Visa?

  • Better Standard of living
  • Allows bringing their family member with them
  • Help families reside together
  • Work and study in the UK as a dependant
  • Apply for Indefinite leave to remain

What is a Dependent visa?

Dependent refers to people who are not earning themselves and are somewhat reliant on their family. The dependent visa allows an individual to accompany their partner with them. A dependent can be anyone, such as an international student, scholar, Spouse, husband, or civil partner, even children aged less than 18 years.

An essential requirement of the dependent visa is that the family should have enough funds to support themselves without relying on public funds.

With a dependant visa, the dependent can:

  • Stay with the primary applicant/family.
  • Travel and explore
  • Study in an educational institution (in some cases)
  • Work

Types of Dependent Visa:

There are two types of dependent visa:

  • Temporary: This visa allows the spouse or other dependant to work in a limited capacity.
  • Permanent: This visa enables the dependant to work independently and become a permanent resident.

What is a dependent certificate?

This certificate establishes the dependency status of the individual. The dependency certificate is provided to citizens by the government, confirming that they are dependents.

If an individual gets a dependent certificate, they can only apply for a dependent visa in a country where the family’s principal applicant lives.   

Different types of Dependency:

The Dependency can be based on:

  • Husband, wife, or Civil Partner (Spouses)
  • Family Dependency
  • Children less than 18 years

Eligibility Criteria of Dependent Visa:

General eligibility criteria to get a dependency visa:

  • Documents to establish partnership
  • Birth certificate of the dependant
  • Marriage certificate (if married) 
  • Proof of funds from the sponsor
  • English language requirements
  • Medical test result
  • Evidence of the employment of the sponsor
  • Other documents equivalent to a Certificate of Eligibility
  • Filled application with enclosed fee  
  • Marriage Certificate or Birth certificate
  • Consent letter from parents (Children)
  • Employers maintenance letter
  • Certificate of sponsorship 

Benefits of a Dependent Visa

  • The ability to work and live in the UK
  • Access to education and healthcare benefits services in the country
  • Eligibility to apply for settlement and citizenship
  • Opportunities for Personal and professional growth
  • Your children are eligible to attend private school and state school
  • Can bring their spouse, civil partner, or unmarried partner with them

How to apply for a Dependent Visa?

Here are the steps to apply for a Dependent visa:

Step 1: Gather all the necessary documents.

Step 2: Fill out the application form completely

Step 3: Pay the required visa fees.

Step 4: Visit the nearest embassy

Step 5: Get all the documents verified from the embassy

Step 6: You will get a dependent visa if you fulfill all the requirements.

Processing Fees of Dependency Visa:

Here is the table that demonstrates the different dependent visa costs:

Types of Dependent Visa

Processing fees inside UK

Processing fees outside UK

 Spouse dependent visa

 £1,048

£1,846

 Parents dependent visa

£1,048

£1,846

Child dependent visa

£1,048 

£1,846

Immigration Health surcharge except child

£624

£624

Immigration Health surcharge for child

£470

£470

Processing time of a Dependent Visa application:

The table demonstrates the different processing times:

Types of Dependent Visa

Processing time

 Spouse dependent visa

24 weeks

 Parents dependent visa

24 weeks

Child dependent visa

24 weeks

Leaders in the Dependency Visa

Leaders, or can be referred to as principal applicants, are the individuals who are qualified for a UK visa based on work or study in the UK. Top applicants can sponsor their dependent (if they pass the eligibility criteria) members to apply for a dependent visa. The dependent visa will allow them to join the principal family applicant and allow them to reside in the UK.

Duration of stay under Dependency visa

The stay of the dependent visa always depends on the stay of the sponsor. For example, if a child is applying, their sponsorship visa duration will rely on the parent’s different visa lengths. Similarly, the same procedure is involved with all other dependency visas. 

A skilled worker is granted indefinite leave to remain their dependent partner and can apply for ILR. If the dependent partner doesn’t qualify for ILR simultaneously, they can apply for an extension of the dependant visa through the dependent visa route.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Dependent Visa?

A Dependent Visa is a type of Visa that permits the spouses and kids to travel to an overseas nation for the purpose of accompanying/joining the family member with a corresponding Visa.

With a dependent visa, the dependents of a lawful migrant to a country such as spouse, dependent children or parents can enter and stay in the country. Such dependents can apply for a visa to join the migrant in the country.

To apply for the visa on behalf of the dependents, the applicant has to prove that he has enough funds to support the dependents and will not rely on state or public funds to support them. Dependents on their part will have to prove that they intend to live with the primary applicant during their stay and their relationship is genuine.

Children under 18 will have to prove that they are not leading an independent life and rely on the primary applicant for support.

Documents that prove the relationship are required such as marriage certificate in case of spouse and birth certificate in case of children.

There are several documents needed for Spouse Visa. The exact documents will depend on the nationality of the spouse and the nation of residence. Passport copy, Birth certificate, proof of relationship, police reports, etc. will be needed.

What documents do you need to apply for a spouse visa?

There are several documents needed for Spouse Visa. The exact documents will depend on the nationality of the spouse and the nation of residence. Passport copy, Birth certificate, proof of relationship, police reports, etc will be needed.

The fundamental documents required are:

  • Wedding certificate
  • Photographs of passport size
  • Valid Passport
  • Photographs demonstrating the authenticity of a relationship like family photographs etc
  • Joint housing bills
  • Joint statements of bank account
  • Any other requirements as specified by the Immigration authorities

Apart from this in some countries it is required that the primary applicant and the spouse must be above 18 years of age. A birth certificate will be required to prove this.

The primary applicant must have proof in the form of bank statements that he has the necessary funds to support his spouse and other dependents.

How long does it take to get a spouse visa?

The processing times for Spouse Visa are variable based on the nation of immigration and individual circumstances. It can take around a few weeks to few months.

The processing of a spouse visa for Canada can take up to 12 months whereas the spouse visa for Australia can take between 11 to 15 months. In the UK the spouse visa takes about 2 to 12 weeks whereas in the US it takes an average of 6 to 9 months.

What English test is required for Spouse Visa?

The English test required for Spouse Visa is IELTS.

How can I apply for Family Visa?

You can apply for the Family Visa by collating the required documents:

  • Current travel ID or Passport that is valid
  • Expired passports
  • Evidence of relationship to the family member who is sponsoring you
  • Evidence that you can fulfil the maintenance or monetary requirement
  • Evidence of having knowledge of the English language

After collating the required documents:

  • Book an appointment for the Visa interview
  • Fill the Visa application form
  • Collate the necessary documents
  • Attend the interview for the Visa
  • Pay the required Visa fee
  • Wait for the decision on your Visa application

The U.S

There are many steps to the process of getting a family member from a foreign nation to the U.S. The U.S. sponsor, who may be a citizen or a green card holder, files Form I-130 with USCIS. Type I-130 provides details that confirms the family relationship ‘s validity. The U.S. supporter would need to supplement the form with documentation showing their citizenship or green card status, as well as documents proving their relationship with the foreign national.

Canada

The initial visa application for new immigrants to Canada will include family members, such as spouse and minor children, while parents, grandparents, and others must be supported by Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

 In general, your spouse or common-law partner will be included in your own immigration application. The dependent children of your spouse can also be included in your visa application.

The U.K

Visa holders in the U.K can apply for a family visa for the following dependents:

Spouse or legal partner

Child under 18

Child over 18 if they’re currently in the UK as a dependent

The applicant must prove that he can support his dependents when they are in the UK.  He must prove that he has the required funds by showing his bank statement.

Germany

Immigrant workers wishing to bring their family members to Germany must meet the following conditions:

  • Have enough income to support them and their family
  • Have enough funds to provide housing for the family
  • Family members must have basic understanding of the German language
  • Children must be below 18 years
  • Have a temporary or permanent residence permit or an EU Blue Card
  • Have enough health insurance for them and family members

Australia

Australia allows international students and professionals to call their families to Australia under the Dependent Visa program.

If you are coming to Australia to study, you are eligible to bring your family members with you. You can either include them on your original student visa application or you can apply for their visas once you have started your course in Australia so that they can join you. Spouses, partners and unmarried children under the age of 18 are eligible for dependent visas.

If you are coming to Australia on a work visa, your dependent family members are eligible to join you on dependent visas.

If you are coming to Australia on temporary worker visa, only your spouse or de facto partner and any unmarried children under the age of 18 are eligible for dependent family visas.

If you are coming to Australia on a migrant worker or business visa, any dependent family members are eligible to join you including:

  • Spouse or de facto partner
  • Any children under the age of 25
  • Aged dependent relatives such as parents or grandparents.
What are the requirements for a sponsor?

The following are the basic requirements for a sponsor:

You must be able to financially support the dependent(s).

You must be a permanent resident.

Or

A valid work permit is required.

What are the chances of getting a dependent visa denied?

The likelihood of a dependent visa being denied is determined by a variety of factors. The following reasons are possible:

Filling out the application form incorrectly

The materials have been sent in an invalid format.

Failure to submit the necessary papers

Hiding of important visa-related information

Photocopies are being sent instead of actual documents (when asked)

Documents provided may have been forged.