UK

Yes, your dependants also have to provide proof of financial means to support themselves in the UK. The amount that they need to present is:

1. £845 per month for up to 9 months, if the main applicant's course is in London.

2. £680 per month for up to 9 months, if the main applicant's course is outside London.

The requirements for getting a UK student dependant visa are given below:

1. You must be linked to the main applicant either as their partner or a child.

2. You must provide proof of your relationship with the main applicant.

3. You must provide proof of financial means to support yourself in the UK.

4. You must pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).

5. If applicable, attach the TB/health certificate.

6. You need to submit a duly-filled application form.

MRes students can bring their dependents to the UK only if the university officially classifies their MRes programme as a "research-based” higher postgraduate degree.

To switch from a UK student dependent visa to a UK Graduate visa dependent, you must have your main applicant apply for the Graduate visa first, then you can apply to be a dependent on a Graduate visa, either at the same time or before your current student dependent visa expires. 

Your main applicant needs to have successfully completed an eligible course and had this confirmed by their educational provider to the UK Home Office before proceeding to apply for a Graduate visa. Both the main applicant and you must apply to switch from your current visas from within the UK.

Yes, students enrolling on specific courses can still bring their dependants. These courses include the government-funded courses lasting longer than 6 months and postgraduate research courses, including PhD or other doctoral qualifications on or above RQF level 8.

The standard processing time for a UK student dependant visa is 3 weeks if applying from outside the UK and 8 weeks if applying from within the UK, starting from your biometric appointment.