The
application process is conducted online via the Home Office UKVI website. For dependent partners, the
applicant must be at least 18 years old on the application date. The application must align with the
requirements specified in the Immigration Rules under Appendix Global Business Mobility Routes. To
expedite the process, you can apply through the Priority or Super Priority Service for a quicker decision
on your application.
Our team of expert dependent visa solicitors offers specialized immigration advice and representation
on a fixed-fee basis. You can ask our team questions online for free immigration advice or book an
appointment for a detailed consultation about your application to switch to a Senior or Specialist
Worker Dependent visa.
Eligible Family Members for Switching to a Senior or Specialist Worker Dependent Visa
The following family members of a Senior or Specialist Worker may qualify for a dependent visa:
Spouse, civil partner, or unmarried/same-sex partner of the Senior or Specialist Worker
Children under the age of 18
Children over 18, provided they originally entered the UK on a dependent visa before turning 18
Eligibility Criteria for Switching to a Senior or Specialist Worker Dependent Visa
To qualify for a Senior or Specialist Worker Dependent visa, you must meet the following criteria:
Valid Application: A legitimate application must be submitted.
Switching Requirement: The applicant must satisfy the immigration status criteria necessary for
switching.
Relationship Requirement: The applicant must fulfill the relationship criteria outlined in
Appendix Global Business Mobility Routes.
Age Requirement for Partners: If applying as a dependent partner, the applicant must be at
least 18 years old on the application date.
Age and Care Requirement for Children: For dependent children under 18, there must be
adequate care and accommodation arrangements in the UK that comply with UK laws and
regulations. If the child is over 18, they must not be leading an independent life unless they
were previously granted permission as a dependent.
Suitability Requirement: The applicant must not be subject to refusal under Part 9 of the
Immigration Rules.
Financial Requirement: The applicant must meet the financial conditions set out in Appendix
Global Business Mobility Routes.
Compliance with Immigration Laws: The applicant must not be in violation of immigration laws,
except where paragraph 39E applies, which allows for disregarding certain periods of
overstaying. The applicant also must not be on immigration bail.
Who is Ineligible to Switch to a Senior or Specialist Worker Dependent Visa?
An applicant cannot switch to a Senior or Specialist Worker Dependent visa if they currently hold or
were last granted permission as a:
Visitor
Short-term student
Parent of a Child Student
Seasonal Worker
Domestic Worker in a Private Household
Holder of permission outside the Immigration Rules
Relationship Requirements for Dependent Partners of Senior or Specialist Workers
The applicant must be the partner of a Senior or Specialist Worker who:
Holds a Senior or Specialist Worker visa, or
Is applying for and granted entry clearance or permission as a Senior or Specialist Worker
simultaneously.
If the applicant and their partner are not married or in a civil partnership, the following conditions must
be met:
The couple must have lived together in a relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership for at
least two years before the application date.
Any previous relationships of either partner must have ended permanently.
The couple must not be closely related in a way that would prevent them from marrying or
entering into a civil partnership in the UK.
The relationship must be genuine and ongoing, with both partners intending to live together throughout
the applicant's stay in the UK.
Relationship Requirements for Dependent Children of Senior or Specialist Workers
The applicant must be the child of a Senior or Specialist Worker who:
Holds permission as a Senior or Specialist Worker, or
Is applying for and granted entry clearance or permission as a Senior or Specialist Worker
simultaneously.
Both parents of the child must either already have permission to be in the UK (other than as a Visitor) or
be applying at the same time, unless:
One parent is the sole surviving parent, or
One parent has sole responsibility for the child's upbringing, or
The other parent is a British citizen or has the right to stay in the UK and will be ordinarily
resident in the UK, or
There are compelling reasons to grant the child permission to stay with the parent applying as a
Senior or Specialist Worker.
For children born in the UK to a Senior or Specialist Worker or their partner, a full UK birth certificate
showing both parents' names is required.
Age and Care Requirements for Dependent Children
Children must be under 18 on the application date, unless they were previously granted permission as a
dependent. If the child is 16 or older, they must not be leading an independent life. Additionally,
suitable care and accommodation arrangements must be in place in the UK, adhering to relevant UK
laws and regulations.
Financial Requirements
For Senior or Specialist Workers and their dependents to meet the financial requirements while in the
UK, they must have a specific amount of money available to support themselves. If the applicant has
been living in the UK with valid permission for 12 months or more by the time of application, they are
automatically considered to have met the financial requirement and do not need to provide evidence of
funds.
However, if the applicant has not been residing in the UK for at least 12 months, they must show proof
of having the following amounts in available funds, depending on their relationship to the Senior or
Specialist Worker:
A dependent partner applying to switch to a Senior or Specialist Worker Dependent visa will be granted
leave to remain in the UK for the same duration as their partner’s visa. Similarly, a dependent child will
receive permission to remain until whichever of their parents’ visas expires first.
The visa comes with the following conditions:
No access to public funds.
Permission to work, including self-employment and voluntary work, except as a professional
sportsperson or sports coach.
Permission to study, subject to the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) requirements
for applicants over 18.
Our team of immigration solicitors offers a fast-track visa service to help you get a quicker decision on your application using the Priority or Super Priority services. This ensures that you won’t have to wait for months or even years to receive a decision on your application. Our fast-track service includes quickly preparing your application and submitting it under the Priority or Super Priority services for a faster decision. We are registered with the Home Office, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI), and its commercial partner UKVCAS Sopra Steria to offer these services, which typically result in decisions within five working days for Priority Service and within 24 hours for Super Priority Service.
Our expert immigration solicitors provide comprehensive immigration advice and legal representation
on a fixed-fee basis for your application. Our fixed fee covers all the work required until the Home Office
UKVI makes a decision on your application. Here’s what our service includes:
Advice on Requirements: We will advise you on the specific requirements you need to meet for
a successful application.
Document Guidance: We will provide a detailed list of documents required to support your
application.
Document Review: We will review your documents to ensure they meet the necessary criteria.
Application Completion: We will complete the relevant application forms on your behalf.
Submission via Priority/Super Priority Service: If applicable, we will submit your application
through the Priority or Super Priority service.
Appointment Booking: We will book your appointment at the application center for biometric
enrollment.
Detailed Cover Letter: We will draft a comprehensive cover letter explaining how your
application meets the legal requirements.
Document Upload: We will upload all supporting documents online before your biometric
appointment.
Follow-Up: We will follow up with the Home Office UKVI until a decision is made on your
application.
In addition to our full-service options, we also offer a range of one-off legal services for those who
prefer not to use our full-service package. These services include:
One-Off Immigration Advice and Consultation
Immigration Document Checking Service
Application Form Completion Service
Submitting Applications via Priority/Super Priority Service
Cover Letter Preparation
Online Document Upload
Service | Fixed Fee Range |
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Full service for dependent visa Entry Clearance | £800 to £1,500 (no VAT) |
Full service for switching to a dependent visa (UK) via Super Priority Service | £800 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT |
Full service for ILR as a dependent (UK) via Super Priority Service | £800 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT |
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