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The application for this visa must be submitted online. If approved, the visa will be valid for the same duration as the main applicant's Health and Care Worker visa. For guidance on your UK visa and immigration matters, our team of immigration solicitors is available to offer free advice online, or you can book an appointment for detailed consultation. We also provide fast- track services through Priority and Super Priority options to expedite your dependent visa application.

Who Qualifies as a Dependent of a Health and Care Worker?

You can apply as a dependent if you are:

1- The spouse or civil partner of the Health and Care Worker;

2- The unmarried or same-sex partner of the Health and Care Worker;

3- A child under 18 years old of the Health and Care Worker.

Other Related Services:

1- Switching to a Health and Care Worker Dependent Visa

2- Extending your Health and Care Worker Dependent Visa

3- Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain as a Health and Care Worker Dependent 4- Health and Care Worker Visa

Eligibility Criteria for Entry Clearance as a Health and Care Worker Dependent

To qualify for the Health and Care Worker dependent visa, you must meet the following requirements:

1- Provide documentation proving your relationship with the Health and Care Worker.

2- Show evidence of suitable accommodation in the UK that does not require public funds.

3- Demonstrate sufficient financial resources to support yourself without public assistance.

4- Submit a Tuberculosis test certificate if required under the Immigration Rules Appendix T.

5- If applicable, provide a criminal record certificate from any country where you have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, starting from age 18.

Appropriate Work Experience

Relationship Criteria for Dependent Partners of Health and Care Workers

To apply as a dependent partner, you must be in a relationship with the sponsoring Health and Care Worker who:
1- Holds a Health and Care Worker visa; or
2- Is applying for and will be granted entry clearance under the Health and Care Worker route; or
3- Has settled status or British citizenship, having previously held a Health and Care Worker visa when they settled, and you were their partner at that time.
If you are not married or in a civil partnership, you must:
4- Have lived together in a relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership for at least two years before applying.
5- Ensure that any previous relationships have ended permanently.
6- Not be closely related to each other to a degree that would prevent you from marrying or forming a civil partnership in the UK.
Your relationship must be genuine and ongoing, and you both must intend to live together throughout your stay in the UK.

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Relationship Criteria for Dependent Children of Health and Care Workers

To qualify as a dependent child, you must be the child of the sponsoring Health and Care Worker who:

1- Holds a Health and Care Worker visa; or

2- Is applying for and will be granted entry clearance or permission under the Health and Care Worker route; or

3- Has settled status or British citizenship, having previously held a Health and Care Worker visa when they settled, and you were their dependent child at that time. Both parents must be applying simultaneously or already have permission to remain in the UK (except as a visitor), unless:

4- The parent applying as a Health and Care Worker is the sole surviving parent;

5- The applying parent has sole responsibility for your upbringing;

6- The other parent is a British citizen or has unrestricted rights to enter or remain in the UK and is ordinarily resident there; or

7- There are serious and compelling reasons to allow you to join the parent applying under the Health and Care Worker route.

Criminal Record Certificate Requirement

When a Health and Care Worker is sponsored for a role listed under occupation codes in SW 16.1 of Appendix Health and Care Occupations, any partner applying for entry clearance must submit a criminal record certificate. This certificate must be obtained from the relevant authorities in any country where the applicant has lived for a total of 12 months or more within the last 10 years, provided they were 18 or older during that time. If the applicant cannot reasonably obtain a criminal record certificate, they must provide a satisfactory explanation for why it is not feasible.

Maintenance Funds Requirement for Health and Care Worker Dependent Visa

Health and Care Workers and their dependents are required to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to support themselves while in the UK. The amounts necessary for maintaining themselves are outlined by the Home Office UKVI Immigration Rules and are as follows:

Dependent Applicant Funds Required
Partner of the Health and Care Worker £285
One child of the Health and Care Worker £315
Each additional child of the Health and Care Worker £200
Appropriate Work Experience

Visa Duration and Conditions

A dependent partner of a Health and Care Worker will receive permission that expires on the same date as the Health and Care Worker’s visa, or a three-year visa if the Health and Care Worker has been granted settlement. A dependent child will receive permission that ends on the earliest expiration date of either parent’s visa, unless both parents have settled or become British citizens, in which case the child will be granted three years of permission. The visa is granted with the following conditions:
1- No access to public funds.
2- Permission to work (including self-employment and voluntary work) except as a professional sportsperson or coach.
3- Permission to study, subject to the ATAS condition in Appendix ATAS if the applicant is over 18.
4- Requirement to register with the police, if applicable under Part 10 of the Immigration Rules.

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Priority and Super Priority Service for Health and Care Worker Visa

Our expert immigration team can offer a priority service for faster processing of your visa application.
1- Priority Service: If available in your country, you may receive a decision within 5 working days by using the priority service when proving your identity at a visa application centre.
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.

Appropriate Work Experience

How We Can Assist

Our immigration solicitors can offer expert advice and legal representation for your entry clearance application on a fixed-fee basis, covering all necessary work until the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) makes a decision. The services we provide include:
1- Advice on Requirements: Guidance on the eligibility criteria you need to meet.
2- Document Preparation: We will provide a detailed list of supporting documents required for your application.
3- Document Assessment: Review and verification of all documents to ensure compliance with Immigration Rules.
4- Application Form Completion: We will complete the online application form for you.
5- Priority Service Submission: Where possible, we will submit your application through the Priority Service for a faster decision.
6- Appointment Booking: We will book your appointment at the application centre for biometrics enrollment.
7- Cover Letter Preparation: A comprehensive cover letter supporting your application, outlining how all legal requirements have been met.
8- Document Uploading: We will upload all supporting documents online before your biometrics appointment.
9- Follow-up Work: We will handle all follow-up communications until a decision is made on your application.

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Fixed Fees for Health and Care Worker Dependent Visa Services

Our fixed fees for dependent visa services vary based on the complexity of the application and the amount of work involved. The fees range from £800 to £1,500 (excluding VAT), and you will also need to pay the Home Office UKVI application fees.



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