Dependent Visa
A Dependent Visa allows immediate family members of a primary visa holder to live with them in a foreign country for the duration of the primary visa's validity.
What is this visa?
A Dependent Visa allows immediate family members of a primary visa holder to live with them in a foreign country for the duration of the primary visa's validity. This visa is commonly issued to spouses, children, and in some cases parents of individuals holding work, student, business, or residence visas. Dependent visas are designed to support family reunification while ensuring compliance with immigration laws.
Purpose
- Reside legally with the primary visa holder
- Accompany a spouse studying or working abroad
- Access basic services such as healthcare and education
- Maintain family unity during overseas stays
Who Can Apply?
- Your spouse, parent, or guardian holds a valid visa
- You can prove your relationship with the primary visa holder
- The primary visa holder meets income or sponsorship requirements
- You intend to stay only as long as the sponsor's visa remains valid
Eligibility Criteria
- Valid passport with sufficient validity
- Proof of genuine relationship with the sponsor
- Financial support proof from the sponsor
- Clean criminal and immigration history
- Medical examination (if required)
- Intention to leave the country when the primary visa expires
Required Documents
Personal Documents
- Valid passport of the dependent
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Completed visa application form
- Birth certificate or national ID
Relationship Proof
- Marriage certificate (for spouse)
- Birth certificate (for children)
- Adoption or guardianship documents (if applicable)
- Relationship affidavits (if required)
Sponsor Documents
- Copy of sponsor's passport and visa
- Proof of legal status in host country
- Employment or enrollment letter
- Proof of income or financial capability
Additional Documents
- Proof of accommodation
- Medical examination reports (if required)
- Police clearance certificate (if required)
- Travel insurance (if required)
* Additional documents may be requested by immigration authorities.
Types
- Spouse Dependent Visa
- Child Dependent Visa
- Parent Dependent Visa (limited countries)
- Family Reunification Visa
Validity & Stay Duration
- Validity: Usually matches the sponsor's visa validity
- Stay duration: Same as the primary visa holder
- Renewal: Possible if the sponsor renews their visa
- Dependents must leave the country if the sponsor's visa expires or is canceled
Processing Time
- Standard processing: 2–12 weeks
- Processing times vary depending on destination country, visa category, applicant nationality, and completeness of documentation
Fees
- Fees depend on country of destination, number of dependents, visa duration, and processing method
- Fees are usually non-refundable
Important Rules & Restrictions
- Dependents must maintain valid legal status
- Overstaying may result in fines or bans
- Dependents cannot sponsor others in most cases
- Misrepresentation can lead to visa refusal
- Work and study permissions vary by country
Benefits
- Enables family unity abroad
- Legal residence with primary visa holder
- Access to education and healthcare
- Long-term stay options (depending on country)
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