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Dependants Of T5 International Agreement Worker

You may be eligible to apply for entry clearance as a dependant if you are the partner or child under 18 of an International Agreement visa (Temporary Work) holder. Entry clearance is required before travelling to the UK and must be supported by evidence of your relationship, financial maintenance, and compliance with UK immigration rules. As specialist immigration solicitors, we offer efficient, reliable, and fixed-fee legal services to support you through the entire application process. Contact our expert team of dependant visa solicitors for free immigration advice. You can also book an appointment for detailed guidance on your application for International Agreement visa (Temporary Work) dependant visa entry clearance. 

Dependant Visa Solicitors

The dependant partner and children under the age of 18 of T5 International Agreement Worker can apply for dependant visa to stay with T5 International Agreement Worker in the UK. Our dependant visa solicitors can provide immigration advice and legal representations for dependant visa for dependants of T5 International Agreement Worker. Our specialist team of dependant visa solicitors can help the dependants of T5 International Agreement Worker with their dependant visa for the UK. Our highly experienced immigration solicitors have wealth of knowledge and experience to deal with dependant visa applications.

Ask a question to our expert team of immigration solicitors for free immigration advice or schedule an appointment for detailed immigration advice concerning your application as a dependant of T5 International Agreement Worker.

Services For Dependants Of T5 International Agreement Worker

As specialist immigration solicitors for dependant visa UK, we can provide fast, friendly, reliable and fixed fee legal services for following applications for dependants of T5 International Agreement Worker:

Who Can Apply for Entry Clearance as a Dependant?

Partner 

An applicant may apply for entry clearance as a dependant partner if they are either: 

  • The spouse or civil partner of the main visa holder, with the relationship legally recognised in the UK; or 
  • An unmarried partner in a genuine relationship with the main visa holder for at least two years prior to the application. 

If the couple is not currently living together (for example, due to work, study, or cultural circumstances), the applicant must demonstrate an ongoing and committed relationship. Acceptable evidence includes regular communication, financial support, shared responsibility for children, or time spent together. 

Child 

A child may qualify as a dependant and apply for entry clearance if they are: 

  • Under the age of 18 at the time of application, including those born in the UK during the main visa holder’s stay; or 
  • Over the age of 18, but only if they currently hold permission to remain in the UK as a dependant. 

Additional requirements: 

  • The child must live with the parent(s), unless enrolled in full-time education away from home. 
  • The child must not be married or in a civil partnership. 
  • The application must include documentation confirming the child’s residence, such as a bank statement, official letter from a school or university, or NHS registration. 

Application Conditions 

  • Each dependant must apply online from outside the UK before travelling. 
  • The application must include the main visa holder’s application number (GWF or UAN). 
  • The applicant must provide biometric information and hold a passport with a blank page for the visa vignette. 

Eligibility Requirements  

To qualify for entry clearance as a dependant of an International Agreement (Temporary Work) visa holder, the applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria, as set out by the UK Home Office: 

Relationship Requirement 

The applicant must demonstrate a genuine and qualifying relationship with the main visa holder: 

  • Spouse or civil partner: The relationship must be legally recognised in the UK. 
  • Unmarried partner: Must show evidence of having lived together in a relationship akin to marriage for at least two years. 
  • Child under 18: Must be the biological, adopted, or legally recognised child of the main applicant. Children over 18 may only qualify if they are already in the UK as dependants. 

The relationship must be substantiated with relevant documentation, such as a marriage certificate, cohabitation evidence, or full birth certificate. 

 

 Residency and Living Arrangements 

  • A dependant child must ordinarily live with the parent(s), unless enrolled in full-time education (e.g. boarding school or university). 
  • Children must not be married or in a civil partnership. 

Proof of residential address may be required, such as: 

  • Bank statements 
  • Official correspondence from an educational institution 
  • NHS registration documents 

Financial Requirement (Maintenance Funds) 

The applicant must demonstrate access to sufficient funds unless maintenance is fully certified by the main visa holder’s UK sponsor on the Certificate of Sponsorship. 

Required amounts: 

  • £285 for a partner 
  • £315 for the first child 
  • £200 for each additional child 

These funds must: 

  • Be held in a regulated financial institution 
  • Be available for a minimum of 28 consecutive days 
  • End no more than 31 days before the date of the application 

Applicants are exempt from this requirement if: 

  • The main applicant and their dependants have been lawfully in the UK for at least 12 months, or 
  • The main applicant’s UK sponsor confirms full maintenance support for the dependant(s) on the CoS. 

 Tuberculosis (TB) Test Certificate 

A valid TB test certificate is required if the applicant resides in a country listed under the UK Home Office’s TB testing requirement. 

Immigration Status and Application Location 

  • Entry clearance applications must be made from outside the UK. 
  • The applicant must not be in the UK on a visit visa, short-term study visa, or any other temporary category that does not allow switching to a dependant route. 
  • Applications must include the main visa holder’s GWF or UAN number. 

Biometric and Identity Requirements 

As part of the application process, each applicant must: 

  • Provide biometric information (fingerprints and photo), and 
  • Hold a passport with a blank page for visa endorsement 

Biometrics are typically submitted at a Visa Application Centre (VAC), unless the applicant is eligible to use the UK Immigration: ID Check app. 

Documents Required  

Document  Purpose  
Valid Passport  Confirms identity and must contain at least one blank page for the visa vignette.  
Evidence of Relationship  Required to prove dependency:
– Spouse/Civil Partner: Marriage/civil certificate
– Unmarried Partner: Proof of 2 years in a relationship (even if not cohabiting)
– Child: Full birth certificate or adoption/custody papers.  
Proof of Maintenance Funds  – £285 for partner, £315 for one child, £200 per additional child
– Funds must be held for 28 consecutive days ending within 31 days of application
– Exemptions apply if:
• The applicant has been in the UK for 12+ months OR
• Sponsor certifies maintenance on CoS.  
Proof of Child’s Address  For children not living with both parents or over 18:
– Accepted documents include:
• Bank statement
• NHS registration
• Driving licence
• Letter from university/school.  
TB Test Certificate (if applicable)  Required only if applying from a country listed under the TB testing requirement.  
GWF or UAN Number  Links the dependant’s application to the main applicant.  
Biometric Information  Fingerprints and photo (biometrics) must be provided:
– At a Visa Application Centre (VAC) or
– Using the UK Immigration: ID Check app (if eligible).  
Certified Translations (if applicable)  Any document not in English or Welsh must be accompanied by a certified translation.  

 

How Can Sunrise Solicitors Help?

Sunrise Solicitors provide expert legal support for individuals applying for entry clearance as dependants of International Agreement visa (Temporary Work). Our experienced immigration solicitors offer fixed-fee, professional services tailored to ensure that every application is accurate, fully compliant with UKVI requirements, and managed efficiently from start to decision. 

We assist clients throughout the entire application process, which may include: 

  • Assessing the applicant’s eligibility in line with current immigration rules 
  • Advising on the appropriate documentation required to support the application 
  • Completing the online application form for entry clearance as a dependant 
  • Submitting the application, paying Home Office fees, and booking the biometric appointment at the Visa Application Centre 
  • Preparing a detailed legal cover letter to demonstrate how the eligibility criteria are met 
  • Uploading all supporting documents in accordance with UKVI guidance 
  • Responding to any queries raised by the Entry Clearance Officer until a final decision is received 

Our team is committed to delivering reliable, timely, and thorough legal representation. Clients can trust Sunrise Solicitors to handle their applications with the highest level of care and professionalism. Contact us today and book an appointment!  

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