# Dependant child of a visa holder documents checklist for Indian applicants

The documents an Indian applicant needs for the Dependant child of a visa holder, named the way Indian banks, universities and offices issue them.

Source: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/dependant-child-visa/documents · Updated 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024 · UK Visa Desk, a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, Patiala, India. WhatsApp +91 91155 80911, Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

- Child's passport and birth certificate from the municipal corporation or gram panchayat naming both parents, with a late registration affidavit if needed
- Both parents' passports, the UK parent's BRP or eVisa share code and visa decision letter, and the parents' marriage certificate
- Main applicant's certificate of sponsorship reference or CAS, showing the visa length the child's permission will match
- Where only one parent is in the UK: custody order from the family court, the other parent's death certificate, or a notarised no-objection affidavit from the other parent with their ID
- Sole responsibility evidence: school letters naming the UK parent as guardian, fee receipts, money transfers, and decisions about schooling and health taken by that parent
- Bank statements showing the child's funds held for 28 days, ending within 31 days of the application, or the sponsor's maintenance certification
- Child's school leaving or bonafide certificate from the Indian school, and vaccination record
- TB test certificate from an approved clinic in India if the child is 11 or over
- For a child over 16: evidence they still live with the family and are in education, not working or married
- Adoption deed and court order if the child is adopted, with the Central Adoption Resource Authority papers

## FAQ
**How much does a UK dependant child visa cost from India?**
The same as the parent's route fee: £819 or £1,618 for Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker, £558 for a student's child and £937 for a Graduate's child. The health surcharge for under-18s is £776 a year. Use our fee calculator for the rupee total.

**Only I am in the UK. My wife stays in India with our son. Can he join me?**
Only if you have sole responsibility for him, or there are serious and compelling reasons. If your wife is involved in his life, the normal answer is no. The family route is for both parents to apply, or for your wife to come as your dependant partner with the child.

**Can my child go to school in the UK?**
Yes. A dependant child can attend state school. In England, you apply for a place through the local council after arrival, and a child under 5 can use funded nursery hours in most areas.

Full guide: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/dependant-child-visa.md

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