The Dependent Visa category enables the dependents of a person who is a permanent resident citizen to apply to join them. This type of application typically applies to families and children.

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Eligibility Requirements

 

To qualify as a dependent, you must be the spouse, married, or civil partner of the sponsor. Children under the age of 18 years can also accompany the sponsor as the sponsor’s dependents. Please note that if you are applying as a dependant on someone who is an EEA national, the dependency age for children is 21 years of age. As a Dependent Visa holder, you will have no recourse to public funds. Before your application can be approved you will need to show that your sponsor - the person on whom you wish to become dependent has the necessary financial means and is willing to support you.

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Dependent Visa Conditions

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If your application for a Dependent Visa is successful you will be granted leave to enter and freedom to live without restriction. There no work restrictions placed on dependency visa holders, meaning you can work in any job, at any skill level. As mentioned above, as a dependent visa holder you will have no recourse to public funds

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Duration of Stay

Provided that you satisfy the relevant immigration rules for this visa you will be granted Indefinite Leave to Remain.