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Visa and Entry Clearance Requirements for Dependents
IMMIGRATION RULES
Spouses/Civil Partners
The rules state that for entry clearance or a visa to be granted a spouse/civil partner of a student must show:-
• they are married or in a civil partnership to a person admitted to, or allowed to remain in the UK
• the couple intend to live together as husband and wife or as civil partners while the student is studying, and the marriage/civil partnership is still subsisting
• there will be adequate maintenance and accommodation for them, and any dependants, without recourse to public funds
• they intend to leave the UK at the end of any leave granted.
Unmarried partners
The law does not currently permit the unmarried partners of students to enter or stay in the UK as the dependant of a student
Fiances/Proposed Civil Partners
The Immigration Rules do not allow for fiance(e)s to join their student fiance(e). However, they may enter as a visitor for the purpose of marriage or civil partnership to another international student, but will then need to return home to get entry clearance to re-enter the UK as a dependant. Please seek further advice.
Children
The only other family members allowed are children aged under 18 on their first arrival in the UK. They must be:-
• coming to join a student already admitted or allowed to remain in the UK
• unmarried and not have formed an independent family unit
• maintained and accommodated without recourse to public funds.
MAKING AN APPLICATION
Visa nationals must apply for a visa. You can check whether your spouse or civil partner is a visa national at http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk .
In addition, since November 2003 there has been a change affecting all people wanting to come to the UK for a period of six months or more. This means even if your spouse or civil partner is not a visa national they will now have to apply for prior entry clearance.
All applications are made on a form called VAF1 available from any British Embassy or at http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk and click on How to apply.
In addition to the completion of the form the applicant may be interviewed at the Embassy/High Commission as well as on arrival in the UK.
What documents will you need?
The entry clearance officer and/or the immigration officer at the port of entry will need to see proof that your spouse/civil partner or other dependants satisfy the immigration rules.
It is essential that the applicant has the following documents:-
1. Proof of financial support
Bank statements (6 months).
2. Accommodation
Tenancy agreement or letter from landlord. Note: it is sufficient to have a double room in a shared house for a couple. A family would need to show they have sufficient bedrooms for the children.
3. Student status
Certificate of student status of spouse/civil partner/parent.
4. Passports
Applicant’s passport
Certified copy of student’s passport.
5. Proof of marriage/civil partnership/birth
Marriage certificate
Civil partnership certificate
Birth certificate (if child applying)
6.Letter of support from spouse/civil partner/parent
To invite spouse/civil partner/child giving details of financial and accommodation arrangements.
In addition to the above the applicant may be asked to provide proof of the following:-
• evidence of a job to return to in your home country
• details of other family members in the UK.
RIGHT TO WORK
Dependants will be allowed to work if their student spouse/civil partner/ parent was given leave to enter or remain for 12 months or more.
| 1. The Money Handbook | 2. Fee Status | 3. Students from the EEA | 4. Visa and Entry Requirements for Dependents |
| 5. Working in the UK During your Studies | 6. Working in the UK After Your Studies | 7. Family and Friends Visiting you in the UK | 8. Your Family's Rights and Entitlements in the UK |
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