United Kingdom Spouse
Dependent Visa
Reunite your family in the UK — work, study and grow together.
Built to keep families together
UK Dependant Visas under Appendix Student, Skilled Worker and Family routes let spouses/partners and children join you in the United Kingdom. From January 2024, only PhD/research-based postgraduate students and government-sponsored students over 6 months can bring dependants on the Student route.
Skilled Worker, Health & Care Worker, and Global Talent dependants enjoy full work rights — your partner can work for any employer, in any role, including self-employment.
Who qualifies for United Kingdom?
- Main applicant is on Skilled Worker, Health & Care, Global Talent, or eligible Student route (PhD/research/9-month govt-sponsored)
- Genuine and subsisting relationship — married, civil partnership, or unmarried partners with 2+ years cohabitation
- Maintenance funds — £285 (partner) + £315 (first child) + £200 each additional child held for 28 days
- TB test certificate (for applicants from listed countries)
- Children must be under 18 (or already in UK as dependant)
Why families choose this route
Work Rights
Full work rights for partners of Skilled Worker / Health Care / Global Talent visa holders.
PR Pathway
Time on dependant visa counts toward 5-year ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain).
Children's Education
Children attend free state schools and can apply to UK universities.
Healthcare Access
Access to NHS after paying the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).
Family Together
Switch in-country to other visa routes (Skilled Worker, Family) without leaving UK.
Yes — let's talk specifics for United Kingdom
Partners of Skilled Worker / Health & Care / Global Talent visa holders have unrestricted work rights — employed or self-employed, any sector except professional sport.
Processing Time
4–12 weeks
From submission to decision (after biometrics).
Financial Requirements
Maintenance: £285 partner + £315 first child + £200 each additional child, held for 28 days. Held by sponsor (if in UK 12+ months) or applicant. IHS £1,035/year per applicant.
Everything you'll need
A clean, complete file = faster approval.
Provide a clear scanned copy + original at biometrics. Our team will review and certify before submission.
Visa Process Timeline
Common reasons applications get refused
Avoiding these is half the battle. Our senior counsellors stress-test your file before submission.
- !Failure to meet 28-day maintenance funds rule
- !Incomplete TB certificate (where required)
- !Weak relationship evidence for unmarried partners
- !Main applicant's course/visa not eligible for dependants (post-Jan 2024 rules)
- !Late IHS payment or incorrect amount
The Future Link advantage
FAQs
Yes — partners of Skilled Worker, Health & Care and Global Talent visa holders have full unrestricted work rights.
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