UK Dependant Visa

If you are working in UK and want to get your spouse to the UK, you can apply for a dependant visa, given you satisfy the criterian laid out by the UK Home office.

It is best to apply for the dependant's visa when applying for the work visa in your home country, as you only need proof of marriage. Also, reducing the risk of refusal when applying separately.

Here is a comprehensive list of Documents you would need for a sucessful application, when applying separately. ( when the sponsor is in UK.)

A) Sponsor's Documents: ( Holder of Work authorisation / Work Permit or PBS)

1) 3-6 months Bank statements

2) 3-6 months pay slips

3) Address proof: Electric Bill or Council Tax notice. ( Mobile bills and any other proof is not accepted as proof of residence.)

4) Rental Agreement (showing sufficient accomodation available for the dependant(s).) Please see the over crowding policy laid out by the home office.

5) Rent receipts / Derict Debits showing rent payments.

5) Sponsor's passport copy ( Visa page and stamping page)

6) Sponsor's Work permit

7) NI number letter

8) Employer's letter for employement proof

B) Dependant's Documents:

14) Passport photo copy (all pages)

15) Proof of address ( ration card, Electric bill / Telephone bill)

16) Marriage proof ( usually Marriage certificate)

17) Birth Certificate (in case dependant is a minor)

Dependant's are, usually issued visa for the same period as the Sponsor's work visa. Dependant's are free to work or take up a job in the UK ( as per the governing policies of Home office.)