Dependent Visa

A dependent visa is a type of visa which allows spouses and children to travel to another country to accompany a family member with a corresponding visa type. While many visa classes have their dependent visa, others do not.

THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF DEPENDENT VISAS(TEMPORARY & PERMANENT)

1. Temporary Visas for holders of the following visas

• Work, intra-company transfer, Student, Fiancé

2. Permanent Visas are for spouses or children below the age of 18-21 years old

• Immigration dependents

Spouse/partners on temporary Dependent Visas are allowed limited work rights based on their visa validity in most countries, except the US. Dependents granted Permanent Residence Visas have the right to live, study and work for as long as they remain permanent residents.

ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLYING FOR A DEPENDENT VISA:

Different countries have different dependent visa solutions and as such, there are no homogeneous eligibility criteria. However, the following criteria are usually common:

• Applicants must have a valid passport
• The sponsor must have adequate financial resources to support the dependents
• Work and income proof of the sponsor
• Medical examination and evidence of adequate insurance for dependents
• Filled application with enclosed fee.