Skilled Worker Health & Care Dependent Visa
Your partner and any children can apply to stay in the UK as your dependents.
Who is classified as my dependent?
The UK Visa and Immigration department states that a dependent can be:
- Husband, wife or partner
- Children under 18 years of age
- You adult children if they are currently in the UK
Evidence of funds
When applying for a Dependent Visa your dependents must evidence that they can be financially supported whilst they are in the UK.
You or your dependents will need:
- £285 for your partner
- £315 for one child
- £200 for each additional children
Such funds must be available for at least 30 days prior to the Visa application.
However, you would not have to evidence funds if your hospital offers you and your family “maintenance” by ticking this box on your CoS.
What is the process of applying for a Tier 2 Dependent Visa?
You can do this online.
After the application has been accepted all dependants will need to book an appointment at your local Visa application centre to get their fingerprints and photograph taken to receive their biometric residence permit which must be collected within 30 days after arrival in the UK.
Can my dependents work whilst they are on a Dependent Visa?
Dependent Visa holder can work freely in the UK, but they are not allowed to work as a doctor in training (they must apply for their own skilled worker visa in this case)
Cost
A skilled worker (Health & Care) Dependent Visa up to 3 years is £232
A skilled worker (Health & Care) Dependent Visa for more than 3 years is £464
Costs remain the same whether you apply from inside or outside in the UK.
As long as you have applied yourself through the Skilled Worker Health & Care Visa, then your Dependants will not need to pay Immigration Health Surcharge.
References
GOV.UK.2021.Skilled worker visa: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Relocation
If you any questions or you are looking to relocate to the UK and join the NHS, please email your CV to info@permhire.co.uk and one of our specialist advisors will be in touch.
