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Fri, 22/8/2008

Dependants of Permanent Visa Holders

Successful applicants who obtained visas to enter the United Kingdom under categories leading to permanent residence are entitled to bring certain family members with them to the UK.

How do I qualify for this visa/permit?

You must be:

  • The spouse or the civil partner of the main applicant.
  • The unmarried partner of the main application. Please see the section on unmarried partners.
  • You are the child under 18 of the main applicant accompanying your parents to the UK.

It is sometimes possible for a child to accompany one parent to the UK, but special rules apply and you are advised to contact Breytenbachs in this regard.
Please note that children over 18 need to qualify independently under the Immigration rules for rights of residence in the UK. Exceptional applications for children over 18 to accompany parents as dependents may be possible in very restricted circumstances, for which advice is needed.

How do I apply and do I need entry-clearance?

Yes you do need entry clearance. Applications for entry clearance have to be made through the British High Commission in your home country. In cases where the main applicant has obtained a work permit, the work permit has to be obtained first in the UK before entry-clearance applications can be made. In all other cases, applications by family members for entry-clearance may be made at the same time as the main applicant.

Breytenbachs will be able to assist dependants of all holders of permanent categories to apply for this visa.

Some rules and restrictions on holders of dependency visas

  • The visa will be granted for the same period as the main applicant.
  • You do not need a work permit and can work without restriction, except in the case of dependents of retired persons of independent means, who are prohibited from taking employment.
  • You can leave and enter the UK multiple times.
  • You have no recourse to public funds.

Does this visa lead to indefinite leave to remain?

Yes, provided that the main applicant obtains indefinite leave to remain at the same time.

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