Dependent Visa

Want to bring your spouse, partner or children to the UK?

Dependant visa rules have changed significantly in recent years, particularly for Skilled Workers, care workers and students. Crown Law can assess your circumstances and confirm whether your family members are eligible to apply.

We can help with:

• Assessing whether your visa allows dependants
• Spouse and civil partner dependant applications
• Unmarried partner dependant applications
• Dependent child applications
• Checking whether transitional protections apply
• Reviewing financial and relationship evidence
• Preparing and checking supporting documents
• Guiding you through the application and biometrics process

The rules depend on your visa category and circumstances.

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Who can bring dependants?

Eligibility varies depending on the main visa holder's immigration route. Recent rule changes have introduced restrictions for some Skilled Workers, care workers and Student Visa holders, while other routes continue to allow eligible family members to apply.

• Skilled Workers – dependant eligibility can depend on the skill level of the sponsored role and when the main applicant's sponsorship began.
• Care Workers – restrictions apply to new dependant applications, subject to transitional arrangements.
• Student Visa holders – only certain students can bring dependants under the current rules.
• Other visa routes – dependant rights vary and should be checked against the specific immigration route.

Not sure if your family can join you in the UK?

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