Skilled Worker Dependent Visa Application Guide

The UK Skilled Worker visa is for individuals who have an offer to work in the UK in an eligible role from an approved sponsor. In this Skilled Worker Dependent Visa application guide we explore the most frequently asked questions on how a Skilled Worker can bring their dependents to the UK.

Who is a Dependent of a Skilled Worker?

You must either be the dependent partner  or child  of the person who is applying at the same time or has already been granted a Skilled Worker visa.

Dependent partners

Partners must be over the age of 18 at the date of application. The partner and Skilled Worker must be:

• Married; or
• In a civil partnership; or
• Have lived together for at least two years before the date of application. This should normally have been completed immediately prior to the application date, but the Home Office guidance indicates that there may be situations where this is not the case e.g. where the couple live separately due to work commitments