Bringing your family
Some students can also have family (i.e. spouse or partner and/or children) with them in the UK as “Dependants”. For detail, see UKCISA website on bringing your family to the UK under the Student visa route.
How to apply? Dependant visa from overseas
If your dependants are applying from outside the UK (Entry Clearance), they must apply online.
In most countries, as part of the online application an appointment is booked to attend the visa application centre to enrol biometrics (have your fingerprints and facial image taken) and submit supporting documents.
If your dependants’ application is successful, they will also receive a decision email that contains important information about eVisas.
Your dependants will also be required to provide supporting documents with their visa application. Any documents not in English must be accompanied by official certified translations.
Download our Dependant Visa - Factsheet
Advice available at the University
If your dependants are applying to join you in the UK and you need immigration advice, please attend one of the term-time Immigration Drop-in Sessions or contact us for an appointment.
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