Introduction

If you wish to come and live with your partner in the UK on a UK Tier 2 Dependent Visa category, then you MUST fulfil the mandatory UK Tier 2 Dependent Visa Requirements. You will also be required to submit the Tier 2 Dependent Visa Proof Of Relationship to the UK Home Office when you make a Tier 2 Dependent Visa UK application

Who is eligible to apply for a Tier 2 Dependent Visa UK?

Under the UK immigration rules a dependent partner or child is defined as one of the following:
Your spouse / civil partner / unmarried partner and your children under the age of 18 years – even if the child is born in the UK during the main applicant’s stay. However, you must provide proof of relationship with the dependent.

When to apply for Tier 2 Dependent Visa UK?

A UK Tier 2 Dependant Visa application can be submitted inside the UK or outside the UK. The Tier 2 Dependent Visa UK applicant can apply at the same time as the UK Tier 2 Visa main applicant or they can join later.

UK Tier 2 Dependent Visa Requirements

Following are the Requirements For UK Dependent Visa Tier 2 category:

  • Genuine and subsisting relationship requirement
  • Maintenance funds requirement
  • English language requirement

1. Genuine and subsisting relationship requirement

1.a) Spouse / Same-sex Partner

Those who are applying for a dependant visa must be the spouse or civil partner, or unmarried or same-sex partner of a person who is either:

  • Presently in the UK and holds a leave under the UK Tier 2 Visa, or
  • Is applying for leave under the UK Tier 2 Visa at the same time

If you are married, then there is a UK Tier 2 Dependent Visa Documents Checklist which you must provide in support of your Tier 2 Dependent Visa UK application to prove your genuine and subsisting relationship for UK Tier 2 Dependant Visa:

  • If you married or if you are in a civil partnership, then you will need to provide a marriage certificate or civil partnership certificate
  • Utility bills if you were living together (food bills, travel bills are also acceptable if you’re regularly ordering in the place where you residing with your partner)
  • Travel history with your partner
  • Photographs with your partner
  • Jointly held bank account with your partner
  • Property jointly held with your partner, etc.

1.b) Unmarried partner

Unmarried partners must have been living together in a relationship for a period of 2 years at least and provide evidence for UK Tier 2 Dependent Visa Proof Of Relationship.

1.c) Genuine and subsisting relationship

You and your partner will also have to prove that your relationship is subsisting and genuine. The evidence you provide will vary from case to case. We would suggest including a letter outlining the history of your relationship as well as evidence of your relationship.

1.d) Children

Those who are applying as child dependent must be under the age of 18 years. There are certain requirements which are to be met:

  • The whole family is applying for visas at the same time
  • Both parents are present in the UK with the children applying to join them from overseas
  • One parent has lawful residence and the other parent is applying for visa from overseas at same time as the children.

How much savings to be shown for a child accompanying her mother who is visiting UK on Tier II employment visa?
– Question asked in a forum
A child would have to show atleast GBP 315 for one child maintained in their account for a period of time as per maintenance requirement.

2. Maintenance funds requirement

You must show at least £630 in personal savings for each dependant. You must have held these funds in the bank for minimum of 90 days prior to the date of Tier 2 Dependent Visa UK application.

3. English language requirement

There is currently no English language requirement for the Tier 2 Dependent Visa UK application.

How can The SmartMove2UK help you with your Tier 2 Dependent Visa UK application?

  • If you are applying for Tier 2 Dependent Visa UK or require assistance to apply for Tier 2 Dependent Visa UK you can get assistance from our UK Tier 2 Dependent Visa Immigration Experts at The SmartMove2UK
  • For advice on your Tier 2 Dependent Visa UK application, you can contact The SmartMove2UK on +91 98191 27002 or email at info@smartmove2uk.com
  • You can book a consultation with UK Immigration Lawyer in India – Mumbai, Delhi & Bengaluru either on Zoom/Skype or come for in-person visits at our Mumbai & Delhi office
  • If you want more info or updates on the latest changes in the UK Immigration, you can contact our immigration experts on:

We have tier type 2 dependent visa so can we go UK from India is there any possibility while India added in Red List of corona virus can we go UK
– Question asked in a forum

You can visit the UK if you have a valid long-term residence permit, and you will be required to follow all rules upon arrival in the UK given the Covid-19 situation.

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