UK Student Dependant Visa
A UK Student Dependant Visa allows the married spouse, civil partner, or unmarried partner of an eligible international student to accompany or join them in the United Kingdom. If the application is successful, the dependant’s visa ends on the same date as the student’s. Dependants can usually work and study in the UK, subject to the conditions of their visa, and they pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) as part of the application, which provides access to the National Health Service (NHS).
Under the current UK Home Office rules (see GOV.UK: Student visa, your partner and children), a student can bring dependants only if they are a government-sponsored student starting a course that lasts longer than 6 months, or a full-time student on a postgraduate level course (RQF level 7 or above) that lasts 9 months or longer and is a PhD or other doctorate, or a research-based higher degree. Students on taught master’s programmes (such as MSc or MA) generally cannot bring dependants unless they are government-sponsored. Course eligibility and the funds rule (each dependant must have the required money for at least 28 consecutive days) are the first points to check.
IndoWorld evaluates your UK dependant eligibility across our Application Intelligence Framework and Document Logic Guide. We check the funds holding period, the relationship evidence and the course details on the student’s CAS. Official requirements are governed by GOV.UK Student visa: family members. Final decisions rest exclusively with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
Other official pages: tuberculosis tests for visa applicants, approved TB test clinics in India and paying the healthcare surcharge. IndoWorld Visa & Education Services is an independent consultancy. We check applications against the criteria published by the UK Home Office, but UKVI makes the decision on every application. We do not guarantee visa approvals or processing speeds.
Why Apply Through IndoWorld?
✦ Course Eligibility Check: Confirming that the lead student’s course, shown on the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), is a doctoral or research-based postgraduate programme, or a government-sponsored course, as the Home Office rules require.
✦ 28-Day Funds Check: Checking that each dependant’s required funds have been held for at least 28 consecutive days, with the end of that period within 31 days of the application. The current amounts are set out on GOV.UK.
✦ Genuine & Subsisting Relationship Evidence: Organizing Indian marriage certificates, joint residence history, communication logs and ceremony photos to show a genuine and subsisting relationship (Appendix Relationship with Partner).
✦ TB Test Guidance: Guiding applicants through the tuberculosis test required for applicants from India, at a clinic approved by the Home Office (GOV.UK lists the approved clinics in India).
✦ Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) Check: Checking that the IHS payment is calculated for the length of the visa, which ends on the same date as the student’s, so that NHS access matches the visa.
What IndoWorld Does, and What Stays With You
IndoWorld assists with: eligibility assessment; personalized document checklists; financial maintenance audits; statutory questionnaire review; and evidence dossier preparation.
You remain responsible for: providing genuine, unaltered civil certificates, truthful personal history, and attending required biometric and medical appointments.
The final decision is made solely by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We cannot guarantee visa approval or government processing speeds.
Documents Required
Lead Student’s CAS & Visa Status Proof
Copy of lead student’s Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), BRP card or digital eVisa status, and university enrollment confirmation.
Official Marriage Registration Certificate
Government-issued marriage certificate under the Hindu Marriage Act, Special Marriage Act, or Christian Marriage Act with certified translation.
Genuine Relationship Proof
Wedding and family photo album, chat and call history, joint bank accounts, or rental agreements evidencing a subsisting relationship.
Financial Maintenance Proof
Bank statements showing the funds GOV.UK requires for each dependant, held for at least 28 consecutive days (check GOV.UK for the current amount).
Tuberculosis (TB) Test Certificate
Clear TB test certificate from a clinic approved by the Home Office; GOV.UK lists the approved clinics in India.
Valid Indian Passport & Background Declarations
Valid Indian passport with blank pages, plus background declarations and identity credentials.
IndoWorld Application Intelligence for UK Student Dependant Visa
Core dimensions from our Application Intelligence Framework that matter most for this route.
Course Classification Verification
Checking the university CAS to confirm the course is a doctoral or research-based programme, or government-sponsored, as the rules require.
28-Day Consecutive Balance Compliance
Checking that the balance does not drop below the required amount on any day of the 28-day period, and that the source of the funds is clear.
Relationship Subsistence Standard
Presenting authentic chronological proof that the relationship is genuine and subsisting under UK Home Office guidance.
Prior Immigration Disclosures
Cross-checking all historical UK or third-country visa applications to eliminate factual contradictions or undisclosed refusals.
Related routes: UK Graduate Route Dependant Visa · Study Abroad in the UK · UK Visitor Visa · Dependent Visas by Destination · Family & Dependant Visas hub
Every visa application is assessed individually by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Published case studies illustrate procedural and evidentiary strategies and do not constitute a guarantee of future application results.
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