Dependant child of a visa holder eligibility for Indian applicants, 2026

Conditions, in the order officers check them

Meet every line, with evidence; a single missing condition is a refusal, not a request for more documents.

1. 1One parent holds, or is applying for, permission as a Student (PhD, research degree or government-sponsored), Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker, Graduate, Global Talent, High Potential Individual or Innovator Founder
2. 2Both parents are in the UK with permission or applying at the same time, or the parent in the UK has sole responsibility, or the other parent has died, or there are serious and compelling reasons
3. 3The child is under 18 on the date of application; a child who turns 18 while holding dependant permission can extend
4. 4The child is not married, not in a civil partnership and not living an independent life
5. 5The child will live with the parent in the UK and will not depend on public funds
6. 6Funds: worker and founder routes need £315 for the first child and £200 for each further child, held for 28 days, unless the sponsor certifies maintenance; student dependants need the monthly rate for up to 9 months
7. 7Graduate route: the child already held Student-dependant permission, or was born in the UK during the parent's Student visa
8. 8TB certificate from an approved clinic in India if the child is 11 or over