UK Dependant Visa: Bringing Your Family to Britain, Made Easy!

UK Dependant Visa: Bringing Your Family to Britain, Made Easy!

Introduction

If you're thinking about a UK Dependant Visa, you're likely focused on one of the most important things in life: family.

As Michael J. Fox beautifully put it, "Family is not an important thing. It’s everything". This visa is all about keeping your loved ones close in the UK.

So, what exactly is a Dependant Visa?
It's formally called a Points Based System (PBS) Dependant visa. This visa allows eligible family members of those holding a PBS visa to either join or remain in the UK. It's the way to bring your family picture together in the UK.

Wondering who can bring their family?

Good news!
Most PBS visa categories permit you to bring your dependants to the UK.

Here’s a list of many of them:

• Skilled Worker Visa
• Health and Care Worker Visa*
• Student visa
• Graduate visa*
• High Potential Individual (HPI) visa
• Innovator Founder visa
• Expansion Worker visa
• Representative of Overseas Business visa
• Government Authorised Exchange visa
• Scale Up Worker visa
• Senior/Specialist Worker
• Creative Worker visa
• Religious Worker visa
• Minister of Religion visa 

Who counts as a 'dependant' for this visa? The UK Home Office has clear definitions.

Your dependants can include your:

• Spouse
• Unmarried Partner
• Civil Partner
• Children under 18. (This includes children born in the UK during your stay.)
• Dependant children over 18 (who are already in the UK.)

What must you do to be eligible? There are a few core things:

• You must be a family member of a valid PBS visa holder. This is the absolute foundation.
• You'll need to provide evidence of your relationship. This means documents like a marriage certificate or a birth certificate.
• You must show proof of sufficient funds to support yourself. This ensures you won't need public funds.

What documents will you generally need?

While every situation can be unique, here's a common list of documents you'll likely need to show:

• Identity, typically your passport.
• Evidence of being in a genuine and subsisting relationship.
• Proof of meeting the financial requirement.
• A criminal record certificate* might be necessary. This often depends on your country.
• A TB test certificate* could also be required. Again, this depends on your country. Remember, this list is a general guide. Specific evidence can vary, so tailored advice is highly recommended.

What are the fantastic benefits of this visa?

Once secured, a whole world opens up for your family in the UK:

• You get access to healthcare. The National Health Service (NHS) is there for you.
• You have the opportunity to start or even buy a business.
• You gain the fundamental right to live in the UK.
• You can invest in real estate.
• There's access to education. Children can attend school, and adults can pursue learning.
• It offers a clear pathway to settlement. This can lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain.
• Perhaps most importantly, you get to remain together as a family.
• You also get the convenience of multiple entries and exits. This allows freedom to travel. As "UK IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA" for family unity!

How does the application process work? It's a series of clear steps:

1. First, check your eligibility.
2. Then, prepare your documents.
3. Next, pay the required fees.
4. After that, submit your application.
5. You'll then attend your biometrics appointment.
6. Finally, you just await the decision.

A very important piece of advice:

The information here is for general understanding only. It does not constitute immigration advice. Immigration is complex and constantly changing. Your specific circumstances are unique.

That's why it's strongly encouraged to seek personalized advice from a qualified UK Dependent Visa Consultant like The SmartMove2UK. They have over 15 years of immigration expertise. They boast a remarkable 99% approval rate for Dependant Visas. They’ve processed over 10,000 successful applications. They are members of ILPA and have been featured on the BBC.

Think of the UK Dependant Visa like a puzzle piece. Your main PBS visa is the central part, establishing your life in the UK. The Dependant Visa is the crucial piece that connects to it, allowing your family to seamlessly fit into your new life, completing your picture of living together in the UK.