Applying from inside the UK

If you are the family member of a Student visa applicant, whether or not you can apply for a Student Dependant visa from inside the UK depends on the type of permission to stay that you have.

Provided that the main applicant is eligible to have dependants with them in the UK, you can make a PBS dependant application if:

You are related to the main applicant in the following way:

• Husband or wife (known as your spouse)
• Partner (this can be same sex) provided that you have been living together in a relationship akin to marriage for at least two years
• Their child under the age of 18 – both parents must be coming to the UK except in exceptional circumstances.

AND

• You are already in the UK as the dependant of the main applicant, or
• You are in the UK on a visa other than a visitor visa

It is highly recommended that you read the PBS Dependant policy guidance as published on the Home Office website, and the UKCISA guidance for dependants, before you make your visa application.

You can contact the Visa Advice and Compliance team if you are unsure whether you are eligible to apply as a Dependant.