Dependent Partner or Child of PBS Visa Holder
£1,499.00
The Dependent Partner or Child route allows family members of certain Points-Based System (PBS) visa holders (such as Skilled Workers, Global Talent migrants, Innovator Founders and other eligible sponsored categories) to apply for entry clearance or permission to stay in the UK as dependants. The purpose of the route is to enable immediate family members to live in the UK for the same period as the main visa holder, provided a genuine family relationship exists and the main applicant continues to hold valid leave in an eligible PBS category. In broad terms, applicants must show: a genuine and subsisting relationship to the main visa holder (marriage/civil partnership, durable partnership, or parent–child relationship); that any child is under 18 (or was last granted leave as a dependant and remains part of the family unit); adequate maintenance and accommodation without recourse to public funds (unless exempt); and that identity, suitability, and immigration status requirements are met. Where only one parent is applying with a child, it is often critical to demonstrate sole responsibility for the child’s upbringing (or provide evidence of the other parent’s consent and continuing involvement arrangements, where applicable). Evidence is central to this route and typically includes passports, relationship documents, proof of cohabitation (for partners), birth certificates (for children), sole-responsibility or consent evidence for single parents, and financial evidence where required. The UK Home Office will refuse applications where the relationship or dependency is not adequately evidenced, so clear, consistent, and well-organised documentation is essential.
The application is highly evidence dependent. The UK Home Office must be satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that abuse occurred and that it caused the permanent breakdown of the relationship. Applicants should therefore provide as much independent corroborative evidence as possible (for example police, medical, court, social services or domestic abuse support letters), alongside a clear and detailed personal statement. Weak, inconsistent, or missing evidence is a common reason for refusal, making careful preparation and organisation of supporting documents essential.
