# Dependant child of a visa holder: a worked example from Punjab with real numbers

One Dependant child of a visa holder file from Punjab worked through line by line: the applicant, the figures in pounds and rupees, and what the officer decided.

Source: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/dependant-child-visa/worked-example · 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.

## The file
Example: Arjun and Simran bring their son Kabir to Leeds

**The situation.** Arjun, from Ludhiana, has a 5-year certificate of sponsorship as a Skilled Worker nurse in Leeds and his wife Simran holds a dependant partner visa granted with his in 2025. Their son Kabir, 9, stayed with his grandparents in Ludhiana to finish the school year. In October 2026 they apply for Kabir to join them for the remaining 4 years of Arjun's visa. Arjun's NHS trust did not certify maintenance on the certificate of sponsorship. Kabir's file has his birth certificate from Ludhiana Municipal Corporation, both parents' eVisa share codes and his school leaving certificate.

| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Visa fee, dependant of a Skilled Worker, certificate over 3 years | £1,618 (₹2,14,110) |
| Health surcharge, under-18 rate £776 a year, 4 years remaining, charged as 4 years | £3,104 (₹4,10,752) |
| Maintenance funds for the first child, held for 28 days | £315 (₹41,684) |
| TB test | not needed, Kabir is under 11 |
| Priority service, optional, 5 working days | £500 (₹66,165) |
| Notarised consent | not needed, both parents are in the UK |
| Home Office charges before add-ons | £4,722 (₹6,24,862) |
| Standard decision time from biometrics | 3 weeks |

**Outcome.** The visa was granted in 12 working days, ending on the same date as Arjun's. Because both parents hold UK permission, no sole responsibility evidence was needed. Had Simran stayed in India, Arjun alone could not have brought Kabir without proving sole responsibility, which is rarely accepted while the other parent is involved. Kabir was placed in a Leeds primary school within 3 weeks of arriving.

## The Home Office charges behind the figures
| Charge | GBP | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Dependant child of a Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker, certificate of sponsorship 3 years or less application fee | £819 | ₹1,08,378 |
| Priority service (optional) (optional) | £500 | ₹66,165 |
| Super priority service (optional) (optional) | £1,000 | ₹1,32,330 |
| UK Visa Desk all-in filing price, GST included |  | ₹9,999 |
| Required Home Office charges plus our filing price | £819 | ₹1,18,377 |

Fees effective 8 April 2026, verified 2026-10-08; converted at 132.33 INR per GBP (2026-10-08). Pass-through charges paid on gov.uk.

## 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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