The UK Dependent Visa allows UK citizens and holders of certain visas to bring their dependents to live with them in the UK. With this visa, you can bring your spouse, children, parents, and other close relatives to the UK.
The sponsor must show that he will be able to provide for his dependents while they are in the UK. To establish that he has the required funds, he must provide his bank statement.
This visa is open to both families and children. The sponsor is a permanent resident or citizen of the United Kingdom who can apply for the visa on behalf of their family members.
Dependents include:
Spouse or legal partner
Child under 18
A child over 18 if they’re currently in the UK as a dependent
Here are some options to apply for a UK family visa
Tier 2 visa: Tier 2 visa holders can apply for a dependent visa and bring their spouse and children with them to the United Kingdom. You can study and work in the UK with this visa, however there are certain limits. You can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after five years, which allows you to stay in the UK indefinitely.
UK Parent, Spouse or Child Visa: British citizens and permanent residents can invite their non-UK-based dependent spouse, parents, or children to live with them on a UK Parent, Spouse, or Child Visa. This visa will be valid for two years and six months, with the possibility to renew it for another two years and six months.
If you meet the immigration requirements for this visa, you will be given permanent residency in the United Kingdom. Holders of Dependent Visas may seek for British Naturalization as a British citizen after 5 years of continuous residence in the UK.
The documents required for a Dependent Visa is based on the route under which you apply. The documents you require include:
A dependent can choose to apply for the visa either within or outside the UK.
Applying from within the United Kingdom
If they have come to the UK on a family visa, dependents can choose to stay with their family. They can change to a family visa to stay with their spouse, kid, or parent if they arrived on another visa.
Applying from outside the United Kingdom
Dependents who want to live with their spouse or partner, child, parent, or relative may apply for a visa from outside the UK.
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