criteria outlined in Appendix Skilled Worker, you
can apply to switch to a Skilled Worker Dependent visa. This application is submitted online through the
Home Office UKVI website. For dependent partners, the applicant must be at least 18 years old on the
application date. The application process adheres to the specific requirements set out in the
Immigration Rules under Appendix Skilled Worker. You can opt for the Priority or Super Priority Service
to expedite the decision on your application.
Our team of expert dependent visa solicitors offers specialized immigration advice and legal
representation on a fixed-fee basis for those switching to a Skilled Worker Dependent visa. You can ask
our team questions for free immigration advice online or schedule an appointment for detailed guidance
on your visa application.
Eligible Family Members for Switching to a Skilled Worker Dependent Visa
The following family members of a Skilled Worker can apply to switch to a dependent visa:
Spouse, civil partner, or unmarried/same-sex partner of the Skilled Worker
Children under 18 years old of the Skilled Worker
Children over 18 can also qualify if they entered the UK on a dependent visa before turning 18 but have
since reached adulthood.
Related Services:
Dependent Visa Entry Clearance
Dependent Visa Extension
ILR as a Dependent
Eligibility Criteria for Switching to a Skilled Worker Dependent Visa
To switch to a Skilled Worker Dependent visa, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Valid Application: Submit a valid application for the Skilled Worker Dependent visa.
Switching Requirement: Fulfill the immigration status requirement for eligibility.
Relationship Requirement: Meet the relationship criteria as defined in Appendix Skilled Worker.
Age Requirement for Partner: The applicant must be 18 years or older on the application date if
applying as a dependent partner.
Age and Care Requirement for Child: For dependent children, they must be under 18 on the
application date unless they were previously granted permission as a dependent child. There
must be appropriate arrangements for the child’s care and accommodation in the UK, in line
with UK laws and regulations.
Suitability Requirement: The applicant must not be subject to refusal under Part 9: grounds for
refusal.
Financial Requirement: The financial criteria must be met as per Appendix Skilled Worker.
Compliance with Immigration Laws: The applicant must not be in breach of immigration laws,
except where paragraph 39E applies, in which case overstaying may be disregarded. They must
also not be on immigration bail.
Who Cannot Switch to a Skilled Worker Dependent Visa?
Applicants cannot switch to a Skilled Worker Dependent visa if they are currently in the UK under the
following conditions:
As a Visitor
As a Short-term Student
As a Parent of a Child Student
As a Seasonal Worker
As a Domestic Worker in a Private Household
Under any other category outside the Immigration Rules
Relationship Requirements for Dependent Partners of Skilled Workers
The applicant must be in a genuine relationship with the sponsoring Skilled Worker, who either already
holds a Skilled Worker visa or is applying for one simultaneously. If the applicant and their partner are
not married or in a civil partnership, they must have lived together in a relationship akin to marriage or
civil partnership for at least two years before applying. Additionally:
Any previous relationships of either the applicant or their Skilled Worker partner must have
permanently ended.
The couple must not be closely related in a way that would prevent them from marrying or
forming a civil partnership in the UK.
The relationship must be genuine and ongoing, with the intention of living together during the
applicant's stay in the UK.
Relationship Requirements for Dependent Children of Skilled Workers
The applicant must be the child of a Skilled Worker who either holds or is applying for a Skilled Worker
visa. Both parents must either be applying at the same time or already have permission to be in the UK,
except in cases where:
The applying parent is the sole surviving parent.
The applying parent has sole responsibility for the child’s upbringing.
The non-applying parent is a British citizen or has an unrestricted right to enter or remain in the
UK and is ordinarily resident in the UK.
There are compelling reasons for the child to stay with the parent applying for a Skilled Worker
visa.
If the child was born in the UK to a Skilled Worker or their partner, a full UK birth certificate showing
both parents' names must be provided.
Age and Care Requirements for a Dependent Child
A child applying as a dependent must be under 18 years old at the time of application unless their last
permission was granted as a dependent child of their parent(s). If the child is 16 or older on the
application date, they must not be living independently.
For children under 18, appropriate care and accommodation arrangements must be in place in the UK,
adhering to all relevant UK laws and regulations.
Financial Requirements
The Skilled Worker or their dependents must have sufficient funds to support themselves while in the
UK. If the applicant has been lawfully living in the UK with permission for 12 months or more at the time
of application, they automatically meet the financial requirement and do not need to show proof of
funds.
For those who have not been in the UK for 12 months or longer, the required maintenance funds are as
follows:
Partner of the Skilled Worker: £285
One child of the Skilled Worker: £315
Each additional child: £200
These funds must have been available for at least 28 consecutive days, with the 28th day falling within
31 days of the application date.
In some cases, it may not be necessary to show these funds if the Skilled Worker’s A-rated sponsor
certifies that they will provide financial support for the dependent partner and/or children during the
first month of their stay in the UK.
Duration and Conditions of Leave
A dependent partner of a Skilled Worker who is switching to a Skilled Worker Dependent visa will be
granted leave to remain until the same end date as their partner’s Skilled Worker visa. A dependent
child will be granted leave that ends on the same date as the visa of the parent whose permission ends
first.
The granted leave will be subject to 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 for applicants over 18.
Police registration may be required if Part 10 of the Immigration Rules applies.
Our team of immigration solicitors can expedite your visa application process using the Priority or Super Priority services, ensuring a faster decision. With these services, you won’t have to wait for months—or even years—for a decision on your application. We can prepare and submit your application quickly to get you a faster outcome. As specialist immigration solicitors in London, we are registered with the Home Office and UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) to offer Priority and Super Priority services. Applications submitted through the Priority Service are usually decided within five working days, while those submitted through the Super Priority Service are typically decided within 24 hours.
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 immigration solicitors offer expert advice and legal representation on a fixed-fee basis for your
application. Our fixed fee covers all aspects of your immigration application until a decision is made by
the Home Office. Our services include:
Advising on Requirements: We provide detailed advice on the criteria you need to meet for a
successful application.
Document Guidance: We prepare and send you a comprehensive list of required supporting
documents.
Document Review: We assess your documents to ensure they meet the necessary immigration
rules.
Application Form Completion: We complete the relevant application forms on your behalf.
Priority Service Submission: Where applicable, we submit your application through the Priority
or Super Priority Service for a faster decision.
Appointment Booking: We book your appointment at the application centre for biometric
enrolment.
Detailed Cover Letter: We prepare a cover letter that explains how you meet the legal
requirements with the documents provided.
Document Upload: We upload all supporting documents online before your biometrics
appointment.
Follow-up: We handle all follow-up work until the Home Office reaches a decision.
In addition to full-service support, we offer a range of one-off legal services for UK visa and immigration
applications. These services include:
One-Off Immigration Advice and Consultation
Document Checking Service
Application Form Completion
Submitting Applications Through Priority or Super Priority Service
Preparing Cover Letters for Applications
Uploading Supporting Documents Online
Our fixed fees for dependent visa applications range from £800 to £1,500 (excluding VAT), depending on
the complexity and workload involved. These fees cover all our services from start to finish, including
the submission of your application.
Fee Table:
Entry Clearance: £800 to £1,500 (no VAT)
Switching to Dependent Visa (Super Priority): £800 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT
Extension of Dependent Visa (Super Priority): £800 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT
ILR as a Dependent (Super Priority): £800 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT
In addition to our fees, you will also need to pay the Home Office application fees.
Yes, under current Immigration Rules, you can switch from a student visa to a Skilled Worker Dependent visa while in the UK.
No, Immigration Rules do not permit switching from a visitor visa to a Skilled Worker Dependent visa within the UK.
Applicants who are in the UK as a Visitor, Short-term Student, Parent of a Child Student, Seasonal Worker, or Domestic Worker in a Private Household cannot switch to a Skilled Worker Dependent visa.
Yes, you can use these services to receive a faster decision on your Skilled Worker Dependent visa application.
The financial requirements depend on your length of stay in the UK. If you have lived in the UK for 12 months or more, you meet the requirement without needing to show funds. If not, specific amounts are required based on the number of dependents.
The child must be under 18 at the time of application, unless previously granted permission as a dependent child. If the child is 16 or older, they must not be leading an independent life.
Yes, you can switch from a T5 Temporary Worker visa to a Skilled Worker Dependent visa while in the UK.
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