Dependent Visas are generally for -

•  Dependents Point Based System also known as PBS dependent - Husband, Wife of Children of skilled worker, Tier 2 worker, etcetera;
•  Dependent Children under the age of 18 years (also over 18 in compassionate and compelling circumstances).
•  Other Dependent relatives
•  Adult dependent relatives
• Dependent Parents and Grandparents over the age of 65 years (also below 65 Years those in most compassionate and compelling circumstances).

Under this category the applicant CAN APPLY FOR THIS CATEGORY FROM INSIDE THE UK AS WELL AS OUTSIDE THE UK, however, this dependents on the category of the visa the main applicant holds or it is according to your circumstances.

Who is a Dependent and Can apply for Dependent Visa 

Under UK Immigration a dependent is a person who is either spouse or child under the age of 18 years. There are also fianancial requirement or maintenance requirement for dependents. All the dependents can apply for Dependent Visa, however every category has different set of requirements. 

Point Based System (PBS) Dependent 

Those in the PBS category in the UK and their relationship with the dependants is genuine and subsisting (established through evidence) can make an application for their dependents i.e. spouse, children under 18 years of age to come to the United Kingdom.

Undoubtedly, the applicant has to fulfil the maintenance requirement, amount for which depends upon category under which the main applicant/sponsor is present in the UK. The applicant and sponsor are required to prove that they will be able to accommodate and maintain without recourse to public funds.

Dependent Children:

Acceptance of the application of Children below 18 years of age and if there is only one parent in the UK they will need to provide evidence of sole custody or sole responsibility.

Other dependent relatives:

Relationship and evidence thereof with the UK resident, they wish to stay with, under this category and that the sponsor can support them financially without recourse to any public funds is the main requirement in such cases. The applicants can subsequently make an application for settlement in the UK if the sponsor is present and settled in the UK or there are most exceptional compassionate circumstances existing.  Evidence for which will need to be provided by the applicant.

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