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A Must See Guide for UK Tier 2 Dependent Visa

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Introduction: UK Tier 2 Dependent Visa

  • Mumbai is a city brimming with skilled professionals. The nation thrives due to Mumbai’s workforce.
  • Unfortunately, the city itself is bursting at the seams. There is a severe shortage of land and jobs in order for the ambitious populace of Mumbai to thrive.
  • If you are one of the unknown thousands in Mumbai, with the confidence in your skills and motivation to be a professional at the forefront of the world, we offer a recommendation.
  • Bring your skills to the UK. Of course, the first question that would come to any individual at this point is: I prefer not to leave my family alone.
  • Well, take them with you! If you are a skilled professional working in the UK, your family may leave Mumbai to come live with you under the UK Tier 2 Dependent visa.

UK Tier 2 Visa (UK Skilled Worker Visa) and UK Tier 2 Dependent Visa

  • Skilled professionals working in the UK on a Tier 2 work Visa are allowed to bring their family members to the UK.
  • The main applicants must be on a Tier 2 visa and can be any sub categories including Tier 2 General Visa, Tier 2 Intra company transfer, Tier 2 Minister of Religion or Tier 2 sportsperson visa.
  • The dependents must be from outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
  • The family members under this category are known as the dependents of the main applicant, which is the Tier 2 General visa holder.
  • The dependents can stay in the UK as long as the main applicant’s resident permit is valid.

The dependents of the main applicant include

  • Husband, wife, or civil partner
  • Unmarried or same-sex partner
  • Child under the age of 18 years
  • Child over the age of 18 years if they are currently in the UK as a dependent

What are the UK Tier 2 Dependent Visa Requirements?

1. Maintenance funds

  • One of the requirements for family members of Points Based System Migrants is that the applicant must be able to support themselves without recourse to public funds.
  • The applicant is required to show that they have £285 for their partner, £315 for one child and £200 for each additional child
  • This is in addition to the £1,270 which you have to show for your own application
  • For example, You – or your partner or child – would need to have £600 to bring your partner and one child with you to the UK (£285 for your partner and £315 for your child)
  • Applicants are required to prove that the money is held in main applicant’s or the dependent’s bank account for at least 28 days before your date of application You’ll usually need to show proof of this when they apply if you have all been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months, or
  • Your employer can cover your family’s costs during your first month in the UK – this must be confirmed on your Certificate of Sponsorship

2. Adequate accommodation for the dependents

The main applicant is required to demonstrate that there is adequate accommodation for the dependents, in line with the Housing Space standards in the UK.

3. Evidence of genuine and subsisting relationship

  • The applicant and the dependents are required to evidence that their relationship with each other is genuine and subsisting
  • The applicant may also be required to take a TB test from an approved test clinic in their home country before making a UK Tier 2 Dependent Visa application
  • The applicant may also be required to submit a Police Clearance Certificate

How The SmartMove2UK can assist you?

  • Each individual application is unique and it is important to assess an individual’s eligibility criteria before making a UK Tier 2 Dependent Visa application
  • At The SmartMove2UK we have assisted and advised 1,000+ clients to obtain UK Tier 2 Dependent Visa so they can join their partner in the UK
  • For more information on your UK Tier 2 Dependent Visa eligibility, please contact our UK immigration lawyers/experts
  • Our lawyers/experts can also advise and assist companies in applying for a UK Sponsor Licence for employers based in the UK

Our location in Mumbai. We also have our UK immigration law firm branches at Bangalore, Delhi.

905, B-Wing, Sagar Tech Plaza Near Saki Naka Junction, Andheri (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072
+91 98191 27002

Are dependent visa holder are allowed to enter UK from India?

- Question in a forum

Yes dependents are allowed to work in the UK.

My wife have an opportunity to work in Hcpc as a radiographer in UK if she goes she will have to go on a work visa Now if being an husband I too want to go Can I go as a dependent What Can Be Done

- Question in a forum

You can accompany your wife as a Dependant Partner on a Skilled worker visa, and you are required to meet with the financial, relationship and medical requirements under the immigration rules.

My husband is in UK on Tier 2 General visa I am going to apply for a dependent visa how long D visa process will take how much time period I would get to leave India to land in UK.

- Question in a forum

Typically, the entry clearance is granted for 90 days from the intended date of travel mentioned in the application form.

Is care assistant with sponsor in UK is eligible for Tier 2 visa?

- Question in a forum

The complete list of SOC codes can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Applicants can check if their job codes are in the list to ascertain their eligibility.
The applicants will need a valid certificate of sponsorship and meet other requirements to apply for Tier 2 visa.

Does a dependent of a Tier 2 visa holder need PCC to go UK?

- Question in a forum

If the main applicant has been required to apply for PCC an as part of their visa application process, then the dependent (over the age of 18 years) will also be required to obtain a PCC to apply for their UK visas.

What is the time limit to enter in UK after Tier 2 dependent visa for child?

- Question in a forum

The entry clearance vignettes will provide the duration for entry to the UK, normally this is for 90 days.
If an applicant is unable to travel in the specified period, they can apply for a vignette transfer by paying the relevant fee and duration is stamped for another 90-day period.

Is there any reduction in children's show money for UK dependent visa?

- Question in a forum

Dependent children of skilled workers are required to have £315 for one child and £200 for each additional child. If you have a different category of visa then you should contact an experienced immigration advisor to advise on specifics of the visa requirements.

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