Other Related Services
1-Switching to Skilled Worker Dependent Visa
2- Extending the Skilled Worker Dependent Visa
3- Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a Skilled Worker Dependent
4- Skilled Worker Visa in the UK
Once approved, the dependent visa will be
valid for the same duration as the main Skilled Worker's visa. The process is governed by the guidelines
outlined in Appendix Skilled Worker of the UK Immigration Rules.
Our expert team of immigration solicitors offers specialized advice and legal representation on a fixed-
fee basis for those applying for a Skilled Worker dependent visa. You can ask our solicitors any questions
you have for free online or book a detailed consultation to discuss your entry clearance application.
Who Qualifies as a Dependent of a Skilled Worker?
Dependents include:
1- The husband, wife, or civil partner of the Skilled Worker.
2- An unmarried or same-sex partner of the Skilled Worker.
3- A child under 18 years old of the Skilled Worker.
Eligibility Criteria for Skilled Worker Dependent Visa
To be eligible for the Skilled Worker dependent visa, you must meet the following criteria:
1- Valid Application: Submit your application from outside the UK.
2- Relationship Requirement: Fulfill the relationship criteria as specified in Appendix Skilled
Worker.
3- Age Requirement for Partner: If applying as a partner, you must be at least 18 years old at the
time of application.
4- Age and Care Requirement for Children: Children must be under 18 at the time of application
unless they were previously granted permission as a dependent child. Suitable care and
accommodation arrangements must be in place in the UK, in line with UK laws.
5- Suitability Requirement: You must not be refused based on the grounds outlined in Part 9 of
the Immigration Rules.
6- Financial Requirement: You must meet the financial conditions as per Appendix Skilled Worker.
7- Criminal Record Certificate: If required, provide a criminal record certificate from any country
where you've spent 12 months or more in the last 10 years while aged 18 or older.
8- Tuberculosis Test Certificate: If applicable, submit a valid medical certificate confirming that you
do not have active pulmonary tuberculosis.
1-Switching to Skilled Worker Dependent Visa
2- Extending the Skilled Worker Dependent Visa
3- Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a Skilled Worker Dependent
4- Skilled Worker Visa in the UK
TTo qualify as a dependent partner, the sponsoring Skilled Worker must already hold or be in the process of obtaining a Skilled Worker visa. If you're not married or in a civil partnership, you must have lived together in a relationship akin to marriage or a civil partnership for at least two years before applying. Any previous relationships with others must have ended permanently, and you must not be closely related in a way that would prevent marriage or civil partnership in the UK. The relationship must be genuine and ongoing, with the intention to live together during your stay in the UK.
To qualify as a dependent child of a Skilled Worker visa holder, the applicant must be the child of a
Skilled Worker who either:
1- Holds a Skilled Worker visa.
2- Is applying for, and will be granted, entry clearance or permission under the Skilled Worker
route at the same time.
Both parents of the child must either be applying alongside the child or already have permission to be in
the UK (excluding as a Visitor), unless:
1- The parent applying or holding a Skilled Worker visa is the only surviving parent.
2- The parent applying or holding a Skilled Worker visa has sole responsibility for the child's
upbringing.
1- The other parent who is not a Skilled Worker:
o Is a British citizen or has the right to live in the UK without restrictions.
o Is, or will be, ordinarily resident in the UK.
3- The decision-maker finds compelling reasons to grant the child entry clearance or permission to
stay with the parent who is a Skilled Worker visa holder.
A dependent child must be under 18 years old at the time of application unless they were previously granted permission as a dependent child. If the child is 16 or older at the time of application, they must not be living independently. For applicants under 18, appropriate care and accommodation arrangements must be made in the UK, adhering to relevant UK laws and regulations.
If a Skilled Worker is being sponsored for a job in an occupation listed in SW 16.1 of Appendix Skilled Occupations, a criminal record certificate must be provided for any country where the applicant, if over 18, has lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. This requirement may be waived if the applicant can provide a satisfactory explanation as to why obtaining the certificate is not reasonably feasible.
The Skilled Worker or their dependents must demonstrate sufficient funds to support themselves while
in the UK. According to the Home Office UKVI Immigration Rules, the required maintenance funds are:
| Dependent Applicant | Funds Required |
|---|---|
| Partner of the Skilled Worker | £285 |
| One child of the Skilled Worker | £315 |
| Each additional child of the Skilled Worker | £200 |
1-A dependent partner’s leave to enter will expire on the same date as the Skilled Worker’s visa.
2- A dependent child’s leave to enter will expire on the same date as whichever parent’s visa ends
first.
The Skilled Worker dependent visa will be subject to the following conditions:
3- No access to public funds.
4- Permission to work (including self-employment and voluntary work), except as a professional
sportsperson or sports coach.
5- Permission to study, subject to the ATAS condition in Appendix ATAS if the applicant is over 18.
Our dedicated team of immigration solicitors can assist in expediting your application for entry
clearance under the Priority Service:
1- Priority Service: Available in some countries, providing a decision within 5 working days after
verifying your identity at a visa application center.
2- Super Priority Service: If you can verify your identity using the 'UK Immigration: ID Check' app,
you may receive a decision within 24 hours (usually by the next working day).
How We Can Assist You
Our team of expert immigration solicitors is ready to provide comprehensive legal advice and
representation for your entry clearance application. We offer a fixed fee service that covers all aspects
of your application process, ensuring support from start to finish until a decision is reached by the Entry
Clearance Officer (ECO). Here’s how we can assist you:
1. Requirements Guidance: We will provide tailored advice on the specific requirements you need
to meet for a successful entry clearance application.
2. Document Preparation: Our solicitors will compile a detailed list of supporting documents you’ll
need, ensuring you have everything required to support your application.
3. Document Review: We’ll thoroughly assess your documents to ensure they align with the
Immigration Rules and are in order for submission.
4. Application Completion: We will complete and submit your online application form for entry
clearance on your behalf.
5. Priority Service Submission: If available, we’ll submit your application via the Priority Service to
expedite the decision-making process.
6. Appointment Booking: After your application is submitted, we’ll arrange your biometric
appointment at the application center.
7. Cover Letter Preparation: Our solicitors will draft a detailed cover letter to accompany your
application, explaining how all legal requirements have been met.
8. Document Upload: We will upload all necessary supporting documents online before your
biometrics appointment.
9. Follow-Up: Our team will handle all follow-up communications with the ECO until a decision is
made on your application.
| Service | Fixed Fee Range |
|---|---|
| Full service for dependent visa entry clearance | £800 - £1,500 (no VAT) |
| Full service for switching to a dependent visa within the UK (Super Priority Service) | £800 + VAT - £1,500 + VAT |
| Full service for extending a dependent visa within the UK (Super Priority Service) | £800 + VAT - £1,500 + VAT |
| Full service for ILR as a dependent within the UK (Super Priority Service) | £800 + VAT - £1,500 + VAT |
A dependent of a Skilled Worker includes:
o A husband, wife, or civil partner.
o An unmarried or same-sex partner.
o A child under 18 years old.
Yes, dependents can apply for ILR. A dependent partner may apply 28 days before completing five years in the UK on a Skilled Worker Dependent Visa. Dependent children can apply when both parents have ILR or one parent has ILR while the other is applying for it.
You must:
o Prove your relationship with the Skilled Worker.
o Provide evidence of adequate accommodation in the UK.
o Show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself without public funds.
o Provide a Tuberculosis test certificate, if required.
o Submit a criminal record certificate if you’ve lived in any country for 12 months or more
in the past 10 years and are over 18.
The applicant must be the partner of a Skilled Worker who:
o Holds a Skilled Worker visa.
o Is applying for entry clearance on the Skilled Worker route.
o Has settled or become a British citizen after having a Skilled Worker visa, and the
applicant was their partner at that time. If unmarried or not in a civil partnership, the
couple must have lived together for at least two years and meet other specific
relationship criteria.
The applicant must be the child of a Skilled Worker who:
o Holds or is applying for a Skilled Worker visa.
o Has settled or become a British citizen after having a Skilled Worker visa, with the child
also having dependent status at that time. The child’s parents must have permission to
stay in the UK unless specific exceptions apply.
For children under 18, appropriate care and accommodation arrangements must be made in compliance with UK laws.
Standard applications are usually processed within three weeks. Priority service applications are typically decided within five working days, if available.
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