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

One Dependant partner 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-partner-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: Harpreet joins her husband, a Skilled Worker in Birmingham

**The situation.** Harpreet, 29, from Moga, married Gurjit in February 2026 after a family introduction in 2025. Gurjit holds a Skilled Worker visa as a civil engineer with a certificate of sponsorship for 3 years, and his employer did not certify maintenance. Harpreet applies from Chandigarh in October 2026 to join him for the rest of his visa. She has an MBA and plans to work in the UK once she arrives. Her file includes the registrar marriage certificate, the wedding album, 8 months of WhatsApp and call history and Gurjit's eVisa share code.

| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Visa fee, dependant of a Skilled Worker, 3 years or less | £819 (₹1,08,378) |
| Health surcharge, £1,035 a year for the 2 years 8 months remaining, charged as 3 years | £3,105 (₹4,10,885) |
| Maintenance funds for a partner, held for 28 days | £285 (₹37,714) |
| TB test at an approved clinic in Chandigarh | about ₹3,500 |
| Priority service, optional, 5 working days | £500 (₹66,165) |
| Our dependant partner filing | quoted per file |
| Home Office charges before add-ons | £3,924 (₹5,19,263) |
| Standard decision time from biometrics | 3 weeks |

**Outcome.** The visa was granted in 15 working days with an expiry matching Gurjit's. Harpreet's funds were shown in her own SBI account, held since March, so the 28-day rule was met without touching Gurjit's UK account. She started work in a Birmingham accountancy firm 6 weeks after landing. Had Gurjit's employer certified maintenance on the certificate of sponsorship, the £285 would not have been needed.

## The Home Office charges behind the figures
| Charge | GBP | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Dependant partner 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 |  | ₹14,999 |
| Required Home Office charges plus our filing price | £819 | ₹1,23,377 |

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
**What is the dependant visa fee for the spouse of a Skilled Worker from India?**
£819 for a visa of 3 years or less, or £1,618 for over 3 years, the same as the main applicant pays. Add the health surcharge at £1,035 a year for the whole visa period. Our fee calculator converts the total to rupees at today's rate.

**My husband is doing a master's in the UK. Can I join him?**
Not as a dependant, unless the course is a research-based master's or he is government-sponsored. Since 1 January 2024 taught master's and bachelor's students cannot bring partners. You could visit on a Standard Visitor visa for up to 6 months.

**Can I work on a dependant partner visa?**
Yes. Partners of workers, students, Graduate, Global Talent, HPI and Innovator Founder holders can take any job, except as a professional sportsperson. No sponsor is needed for your own work.

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

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