This application is made under the guidelines set forth in Appendix Global Talent of the Immigration Rules. By utilizing the Priority or Super Priority Service, you can expedite the processing of your application, resulting in a quicker decision. If your application is successful, you will be granted leave to remain in the UK as a Global Talent Dependent until your sponsoring Global Talent migrant's visa expires. Our team of specialized Dependent visa solicitors offers expert immigration advice and fixed-fee legal representation for your application to switch to a Global Talent Dependent visa. You can ask our experts for free online immigration advice or schedule an appointment for a detailed consultation with one of our Dependent visa solicitors.

Eligible Family Members for Switching to a Global Talent Dependent Visa

The following family members of a Global Talent migrant may qualify for a Dependent visa:

Spouse, civil partner, or unmarried/same-sex partner of the Global Talent migrant;

Children under 18 years old of the Global Talent migrant. Children who entered the UK on a Dependent visa before turning 18 may still qualify if they are now over 18.

Requirements for Switching to a Global Talent Dependent Visa

Applicants must meet the following criteria under Appendix Global Talent of the Immigration Rules:

Valid Application: The application must be submitted correctly.

Switching Requirement: The applicant must meet the specific immigration status requirement for switching to a Global Talent Dependent visa.

Relationship Requirement: The applicant must meet the relationship criteria as outlined in Appendix Global Talent.

Age Requirement for Partners: Dependent partners must be 18 years or older at the time of application.

Age and Care Requirement for Children: Dependent children must be under 18 unless they were previously granted permission as dependents. If under 18, appropriate care and accommodation arrangements must be in place, adhering to UK laws and regulations.

Suitability Requirement: The applicant must not be subject to refusal under Part 9 (grounds for refusal).

Financial Requirement: The applicant must meet the financial criteria specified in Appendix Global Talent.

Compliance with Immigration Laws: The applicant must not be in breach of immigration laws, except where paragraph 39E applies (overstaying will be disregarded), nor should they be on immigration bail.

Ineligibility for Switching to a Global Talent Dependent Visa

Applicants cannot switch to a Global Talent Dependent visa if they are in the UK under any of the following visa categories:

Visitor;

Short-term Student;

Parent of a Child Student;

Seasonal Worker;

Domestic Worker in a Private Household;

Outside the Immigration Rules.

Relationship Requirement for a Dependent Partner of a Global Talent Migrant

The applicant must be the partner of the sponsoring Global Talent migrant under one of the following conditions:

The Global Talent migrant holds a Global Talent visa;

The Global Talent migrant is applying for and is granted entry clearance on the Global Talent route simultaneously;

The Global Talent migrant has settled in the UK or become a British citizen, having held permission under the Global Talent route when they settled, and the applicant was their partner at that time.

If the applicant and the Global Talent migrant are not married or in a civil partnership, the following conditions must also be met:

They have lived together in a relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership for at least two years before the application;

Any previous relationships with other individuals have permanently ended;

They are not so closely related that they would be prohibited from marrying or forming a civil partnership in the UK.

The relationship must be genuine and ongoing, and both the applicant and their Global Talent migrant partner must intend to live together throughout the applicant’s stay in the UK.

Age and Care Requirements for a Dependent Child

The child must be under 18 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 children under 18, there must be suitable arrangements for their care and accommodation in the UK, complying with UK legislation and regulations.

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Grant Period and Conditions

The duration of the visa for a dependent partner will match that of their partner’s Global Talent visa or will be three years if the partner is being granted settlement. A dependent child will be granted a visa for the same period as the parent whose visa expires first, unless both parents have settled or become British citizens, in which case the child will receive a three-year visa. The visa will include the following conditions:
No access to public funds;
Permission to work (including self-employment and voluntary work), except as a professional sportsperson or coach;
Permission to study, subject to the ATAS condition in Appendix ATAS, if over 18;
Requirement to register with the police if Part 10 applies.

Appropriate Work Experience

Fast-Track Service for Switching to a Global Talent Dependent Visa

Our team of immigration solicitors can expedite your application through the Priority or Super Priority Service, allowing for a faster decision. Our experts are registered with the Home Office, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI), and its commercial partners UKVCAS Sopra Steria to ensure that your application is handled swiftly. Applications submitted via the Priority Service are typically decided within five working days, while those under the Super Priority Service are decided within 24 hours.

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One-Off Service for Super Priority Submissions

Our specialist solicitors offer a one-off service to submit your UK visa application through the Super Priority Service. If we are unable to submit your application within 48 hours of receiving your payment, we will issue a full refund. If successful, we charge a fixed fee of £250 + VAT (£300 including VAT) under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).

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How We Can Assist You

Our experienced immigration solicitors provide expert advice and legal representation on a fixed-fee basis. Our services cover everything from initial advice to final decision, including:

Advice on eligibility requirements;

Guidance on necessary documentation;

Document assessment to ensure compliance;

Completing and submitting the application form;

Booking appointments for biometric enrollment;

Preparing a detailed cover letter to support your application;

Uploading supporting documents online;

Following up with the Home Office until a decision is made.

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Our One-Off Immigration Services

We also offer a variety of one-off legal services for UK visa applications, including:
One-Off Immigration Advice and Consultation
Immigration Document Checking Service
Application Form Completion Services
Submission through Priority/Super Priority Service
Preparation of Cover Letters for Immigration Applications
Online Uploading of Supporting Documents

Fixed Fees for Global Talent Dependent Visa Applications

Service Description Fee Range (Excluding VAT)
Full service for Dependent visa Entry Clearance £800 to £1,500
Full service for switching to a Dependent visa (Super Priority) £800 to £1,500 + VAT
Full service for extending a Dependent visa (Super Priority) £800 to £1,500 + VAT


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