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UK Dependent Visa: bringing your spouse and children

Rules tightened in 2024 — here's who still qualifies and how to prepare.

Earthlink Editorial6 February 20261 min read • Reviewed 30 July 2026

UK Dependent Visa: bringing your spouse and children

Since January 2024, only research-based postgraduate students (PhD, DPhil, other doctoral research) and government-sponsored students can bring dependents on the Student route.

Skilled Worker route still permits dependents at all salary levels. Financial requirement: £845/month per dependent, held for 28 days pre-application.

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