Spouse/Partner Dependant of PBS Visa Holder

Do you currently hold or are applying for a Tier 2, Tier 4 or other PBS Type Visa and longing to reunite with your family? Do you wish they could join and live with you in the UK?

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Who Qualifies as a Partner Dependant?

Partners of a PBS visa holder(main applicant) include one of the following:
  • A Spouse;
  • Civil partner;
  • Unmarried Partner;
  • Same-sex Partner
* To apply as a dependant of an unmarried or same-sex partner, you will also need to show that you have been living in a relationship akin to marriage/civil partnership for a period of at least 2 years.

The following requirements will also need to be satisfied:
  • Both the dependant and main applicant must be aged 18 or over on the date they are due to arrive in the UK.
  • Any previous marriage/civil partnership the PBS dependant had with another person must have permanently broken down.
  • The marriage/civil partnership, or similar to marriage/civil partnership, must be genuine and subsisting at the time the application is made.
  • You both intend to live with the other as their spouse or civil partner, unmarried or same-sex partner throughout the dependant applicants’ stay in the UK.
Maintenance Requirement

Dependants must be able to show that they can be supported while they are in the UK.

Family Members of Tier 2 Migrants, Tier 5, Innovators and Startup Visa Holders

Each dependant must have £630 available to them whether they apply with the main applicant or separately. This must have been held for 3 months prior to the date of application. Note that this is in addition to the £945 the main applicant must have to support themselves. 

Exceptions for proving savings of the dependant are:
  • The Tier 2 Migrant has an 'A rated' sponsor, or a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) stating their sponsor will provide each of their dependants at least £630 to cover their costs for a month should they need it.
  • The Tier 5 holder has an 'A-rated' sponsor certifying that, should it become necessary, they will maintain and 
  • accommodate the family member for a month.
  • The Innovator/Start-up holder's endorsement letter confirms the they have sufficient funds for both themselves and their dependants
Family Members of Tier 4 (General) Student

For family members of a Tier 4 (General) Student, their maintenance requirements will depend on the following circumstances:
  • the length of the Tier 4 (General) student’s leave;
  • where the Tier 4 (General) student will be studying in the United Kingdom; and
  • whether the Tier 4 (General) migrant is on or applying for the Doctorate Extension Scheme.
If the Tier 4 holder is studying on a course based in London the dependant must have at least £845 per month to support themselves. If outside of London, they require at least £680 per month to support themselves.


How Much is the Dependant Visa Fee?

The Fees of the Dependant visa are subject/linked to the type of visa the main applicant currently holds (or will be applying for).  The cost per applicant are currently set out as below:

Dependants of Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) - £1,021 applying outside the UK, £608 applying inside UK

Dependants of Tier 2 General Workers (Visa Up to 3 Years) - £610 applying outside UK, £704 applying inside UK

Dependants of Tier 2 General Workers (Visa Up to 3 Years - Shortage Occupation) - £464 applying both outside and inside UK

Dependants of Tier 2 General Workers (Visa More than 3 Years) - £1,220 applying outside UK, £1408 applying inside UK

Dependants of Tier 2 General Workers (Visa More than 3 Years - Shortage Occupation) - £928 applying both outside and inside UK

Dependants of Tier 4 Student Visa Holder - £348 applying outside UK, £475 inside UK

Dependants of Innovator Visa Holder - £1,021 applying outside UK, £1,277 applying inside UK

Dependants of Start-up Visa Holder - £363 applying outside the UK, £438 applying inside the UK

Healthcare Surcharge

The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is also applicable to dependants and costs £400 per year, the total amount (e.g. £1200 for a 3 year visa) of which must be paid at the time of making the visa application.

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