Tier 1 (General)
Switching in to the dependant route
This page explains the circumstances in which you can apply for permission to stay here as the dependant of someone who is already here in the high-value migrant category (Tier 1 General) without having to leave the United Kingdom and apply for a visa.
How you can switch in to the dependant route
You can apply for permission to stay here as the dependant of a migrant under Tier 1 (General), without having to leave the United Kingdom and apply for a visa if:
- your last visa to enter the United Kingdom or permission to stay here was as the partner or child of a person who has valid permission to enter or stay here as a migrant under Tier 1 (General), or who is at the same time being granted permission to enter or stay here as a migrant under Tier 1 (General) or;
- you are a child born in the United Kingdom to a migrant under Tier 1 (General) and their dependant partner.
Application forms
Dependants of Tier 1, 2 and 5 migrants of the points-based system - for applications made inside the UK
- Application form for Tier 1, 2 and 5 dependants of points-based systemPDF 478KB opens in a new window
- Policy guidance on dependants of points-based system migrantsPDF 369KB opens in a new window
- Help text for dependants of points-based system Tier 1, 2 and 5 applicantsPDF 357KB opens in a new window