A UK Dependant Visa allows eligible family members of certain visa holders to join or remain with the main applicant in the United Kingdom. If you are living, working, or studying in the UK under an eligible immigration category, your spouse, civil partner, unmarried partner, and dependent children may be able to apply for a dependant visa to live with you in the UK.
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At Premium Solicitors, our specialist UK immigration solicitors provide expert legal advice and representation for all types of dependant visa applications. Whether you are applying from outside the UK, extending a dependant visa, switching immigration categories, or applying for settlement as a dependant, our experienced immigration lawyers can guide you through every stage of the process.
- Page Contents
- Free Immigration Advice
- Dependants of Work Visa Holders
- Student Dependants
- Who Can Apply?
- Documents for Dependant Visas
- Common Refusal Reasons
- How Our Solicitors Can Help
- Our Team of Immigration Solicitors
- Book an Appointment
- Our Fixed Fees
- Get a Quote
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Dependants of Work Visa Holders
A Dependant Visa allows certain family members of a person holding a qualifying UK work visa to live with them in the UK. Successful applicants can usually live, work, study, and travel freely in the UK while their visa is valid.
A dependant visa is normally granted in line with the expiry date of the main visa holder's permission to stay in the UK.
At Premium Solicitors, our specialist immigration solicitors provide expert legal assistance with applications for a UK Dependant Visa as a dependant of a work visa holder. If your spouse, civil partner, unmarried partner, or child is living in the UK under an eligible work visa category, you may be able to join them in the UK as their dependant.
Our experienced team of immigration solicitors can advise and represent you in relation to entry clearance applications from overseas, switching applications from within the UK, visa extensions, and settlement applications for dependants of work visa holders.
As specialist dependant visa solicitors, we can provide expert immigration advice and legal representations for the following dependant visas as dependents of work visa holders:
- Skilled Worker Dependant Visa
- Scale-Up Worker Dependant Visa UK
- Health and Care Worker Dependant Visa
- UK Ancestry Dependant Visa
- T2 Minister of Religion Dependant Visa
- Global Talent Dependant Visa
- Graduate Dependant Visa UK
- Dependants Of Tier 1 Entrepreneur Migrant
- Sole Representative Dependant Visa UK
- Dependants of International Sportsperson
- Dependants of High Potential Individual (HPI)
- BNO Dependant Visa UK
- BNO Adult Dependent Relative Visa UK
- Dependants of Senior or Specialist Worker
- UK Expansion Worker Dependant Visa
Dependants of Students
A Student Dependant Visa UK allows eligible family members of international students to join or remain with them in the UK. If you are studying in the UK under the Student Route and meet the relevant immigration requirements, your spouse, partner, and children may be able to apply as your dependants.
At Premium Solicitors, our team of specialist immigration solicitors provides expert legal advice and representation for Student Dependant Visa applications, visa extensions, switching applications, refusals, administrative reviews, and settlement-related matters. We assist clients throughout the UK and internationally.
For you to bring your dependants on a student dependant visa, you (the student) must be one of the following:
- a government-sponsored student starting a course that lasts longer than 6 months
- a full-time student on:
- a PhD or other doctorate (RQF level 8); or
- a research-based Masters
The following are the various applications for dependants/family members of students for which we can provide fast, friendly and reliable legal services:
- Entry Clearance for Student Dependant Visa UK
- Switching to a Student Dependant Visa UK
- Extension of Student Dependant Visa UK
- Parent of a Child Student Visa UK
Who Can Apply For A UK Dependant Visa?
The following family members may qualify as dependants under the UK Immigration Rules:
- Husband or wife
- Civil partner
- Unmarried partner
- Same-sex partner
- Child under the age of 18
- Child over 18 who already has permission to stay in the UK as a dependant
The applicant must prove that the relationship with the main visa holder is genuine and subsisting and that all relevant immigration requirements are satisfied.
Documents Required for a UK Dependant Visa Application
The exact documents required will depend on individual circumstances. Common supporting documents may include:
- Valid passport
- Marriage or civil partnership certificate
- Birth certificates for dependent children
- Proof of cohabitation for unmarried partners
- Bank statements
- Proof of accommodation
- Evidence of relationship
- Main applicant's immigration documents
- Certificate of Sponsorship (where applicable)
- Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), if applying as a student dependant
Our specialist immigration solicitors can advise on the specific documents required for your application.
Common Reasons For Dependant Visa Refusal
Some of the most common reasons for refusal include:
- Insufficient relationship evidence
- Failure to meet financial requirements
- Incorrect or missing documents
- Concerns regarding the genuineness of the relationship
- Errors in the application form
- Failure to satisfy immigration requirements
Professional legal representation can significantly reduce the risk of refusal.
How Our Dependant Visa Solicitors Can Help
Our team of specialist immigration solicitors can assist with:
- Initial eligibility assessment
- Advice on dependant visa requirements
- Document checking and preparation
- Submission of applications
- Responding to Home Office queries
- Dependant visa extensions
- Settlement (ILR) applications
- Administrative Review and appeals following refusal
At Premium Solicitors, we provide expert legal advice and representation for all UK dependant visa applications. Our highly experienced immigration solicitors are available 7 days a week and provide immigration services to clients throughout the UK and internationally.
Specialist Immigration Solicitors for Dependant Visas
Our immigration solicitors are specialists in UK visa applications for dependants. As one of the best immigration solicitors, we have an excellent track record of helping clients obtain UK visas as dependants. Our highly experienced and fully qualified immigration solicitors can provide fast, friendly, reliable, and fixed-fee immigration advice and legal representation for your UK visa as a dependant.
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At Premium Solicitors, our strength lies in the expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment of our immigration solicitors in London. We understand that immigration matters are life-changing events, and our team is here to guide you through every step of the dependent visa process with professionalism and care.
Our team comprises a diverse group of immigration solicitors, each bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. We are united by a shared goal: to deliver the highest level of legal support and advocacy tailored to your immigration needs.
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Our Fixed Fees for Dependant Visas
Our fixed fees for dependant visa applications are as given in the fee table below:
| Our Service | Our Fixed Fees Range |
| Full service for dependant visa Entry Clearance to cover all the work until the decision by the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) | From £1,000 to £1,500 (no VAT) |
| Full service for switching into a dependant visa from inside the UK to cover our work until a decision on your application | From £1,00 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT |
| Full service for the extension of dependant visa from inside the UK to cover our work until a decision on your application | From £1,000 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT |
| Full service for ILR as a dependant to cover our work until the decision on your application | From £1,000 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT |
Our fixed fee will depend on the complexity of the matter and the volume of work involved in your application. In addition to our fixed fee for assisting you with your application, you must pay the Home Office UKVI fees separately.
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We offer flexible payment options, allowing you to pay your agreed fixed fee in two instalments. We will require you to pay half of the agreed fixed fee at the time of initial instructions when we start working on your matter, and the remaining half at the time of online submission of your immigration application.
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FAQs - Dependant Visas UK
The following are various Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about a dependant visa UK:
A UK Dependant Visa allows eligible family members of certain UK visa holders to join or remain with the main visa holder in the UK. Dependants can include a spouse, civil partner, unmarried partner, and dependent children. The visa enables family members to live together in the UK and, in most cases, work and study.
The following family members may qualify for a UK Dependant Visa:
- Husband, wife or civil partner
- Unmarried partner (usually where the relationship has existed for at least two years)
- Children under the age of 18
- Children over 18 who already hold permission as a dependant in the UK
Applicants must provide evidence of their relationship to the main visa holder.
Yes. In most cases, adult dependants are permitted to work in the UK without restrictions on the number of hours they can work. They can also be self-employed, subject to compliance with UK laws and immigration conditions.
Yes. Adult dependants can study in the UK, and dependent children can attend UK schools. Certain specialised courses may require additional permissions, depending on the circumstances.
Yes. Many applicants can apply to switch to or extend their dependant status from within the UK, provided they meet the eligibility requirements and are not prohibited from switching under the Immigration Rules.
Yes. Dependants can apply at the same time as the main applicant or later, provided the main visa holder continues to hold valid immigration permission and the relationship requirements are met.
A Dependant Visa is usually granted until the expiry date of the main visa holder's permission. If the main visa holder extends their stay, dependants normally need to submit their own extension applications.
Yes. Dependants can apply to extend their visas provided they continue to meet the relevant requirements, including maintaining a genuine relationship with the main visa holder and satisfying any financial requirements.
Yes. Many dependants can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after completing the required qualifying period in the UK, usually in line with the settlement route of the main visa holder. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements at the time of application.
The documents for a dependant visa may vary depending on the applicant's circumstances. The required documents may include:
- Valid passport
- Marriage or civil partnership certificate
- Evidence of a genuine and subsisting relationship
- Children's birth certificates
- Evidence of cohabitation (where applicable)
- Financial documents
- Proof of the main applicant's immigration status
Additional documents may be required depending on individual circumstances.
Yes. A child born in the UK does not automatically become a British citizen. Parents can apply for immigration permission for the child as a dependant if required.
Yes. Immigration rules introduced in March 2024 significantly restricted the ability of new Care Worker and Senior Care Worker visa holders to bring dependants to the UK. You may not be able to sponsor your partner or child on a care worker dependant visa if you submitted your initial care worker visa or senior care worker visa application after 10 March 2024.
In many cases, yes. A dependant may be able to switch to another immigration route from within the UK if they satisfy the requirements of that route. Specialist legal advice should be obtained before making an application.
Common reasons include:
- Insufficient relationship evidence
- Failure to meet financial requirements
- Missing or incorrect documents
- Inconsistencies in the application
- Failure to establish eligibility under the relevant immigration category
Professional legal assistance can help minimise the risk of refusal.
Premium Solicitors are specialist UK immigration solicitors with extensive experience in Dependant Visa applications, extensions, switching applications, settlement applications, and visa refusals. We can assess your eligibility, prepare a strong application, ensure all supporting documents are correctly submitted, and represent you throughout the process to maximise the prospects of success.