Live, Work and Study in the UK as a Dependant of a Skilled Migrant
PBS Dependant Visa – Join Your Partner or Parent in the UK Under a Points-Based System Route
Comprehensive Legal Support from London’s Leading Solicitors
If your partner or parent is in the UK on a Points-Based System (PBS) visa, you may be eligible to join them as a dependant. The PBS Dependant route allows family members of Skilled Workers, Global Business Mobility migrants, Health and Care workers, Innovators, Students, and others to live, work, and study in the UK.
At Right Law Solicitors, we provide clear and practical legal advice for individuals and families seeking to reunite under PBS routes. Whether applying from overseas or within the UK, we manage the application process with accuracy and care — ensuring your future in the UK is built on solid legal foundations.
What Is a PBS Dependant Visa?
This visa is for family members of individuals in the UK under PBS routes. As a dependant, you can:
- Live and work in the UK with few restrictions
- Study at school or university (tuition fees may apply)
- Apply for extensions and settlement (ILR) alongside the main visa holder
- Bring children as dependants
- Travel freely in and out of the UK during your visa period
This is one of the most flexible family routes available.
Who Can Apply as a PBS Dependant?
- Spouse or civil partner of a PBS visa holder
- Unmarried partner (with 2+ years cohabitation evidence)
- Child under 18 (or over 18 if already in the UK as a dependant and not living independently)
- Same-sex partner in a genuine and subsisting relationship
The main visa holder must be on a valid PBS route, such as:
- Skilled Worker Visa
- Global Business Mobility (Senior/Specialist Worker)
- Health and Care Worker Visa
- Student Visa (Tier 4)
- Innovator/Startup/Scale-up Visas
- Global Talent Visa
Key Requirements
- Evidence of your relationship to the PBS migrant
- Evidence of shared address and cohabitation (if unmarried)
- Financial support proof (varies by route and location)
- For children: evidence of parental care, dependence, and accommodation
We’ll help you tailor your documents based on the route and family structure.
Financial Requirement
You must show enough funds to support yourself without public funds.
Example for Skilled Worker dependants (outside UK):
- £285 for a partner
- £315 for the first child
- £200 for each additional child
Requirements vary by route (Student, Innovator, etc.), and exemptions may apply if the sponsor has been in the UK for over 12 months.
How We Help
Eligibility Review & Document Checklist
We assess your eligibility and create a tailored checklist
Application Form & Online Submission
We complete your forms accurately and book biometric appointments
Relationship & Financial Documents
We guide you on tenancy, cohabitation, birth certificates, and bank statements
Multiple Dependants Support
We handle families with multiple children or dependants under one batch
Extensions & Settlement Planning
We assist with future ILR or citizenship applications
Our Pricing
| Service | Fixed Fee (Excl. VAT) |
| PBS Dependant Application (Partner) | £950 |
| PBS Dependant Application (Child) | £650 per child |
| Extension Application (Partner/Child) | From £850 |
| ILR Application (Dependants) | From £1,100 |
| Family of 3+ Support Package | Custom Quote |
Initial consultation: £100 (deductible if you proceed)
Home Office fees and IHS surcharge apply separately
Why Choose Right Law Solicitors?
- Specialists in PBS Routes & Dependants
- Family Reunification Experts – Skilled in multi-applicant and complex cases
- Clear Document Guidance – Reduce refusal risk
- Settlement Planning – Support through ILR and citizenship
- Transparent Pricing & Fast Response Times
Key Stages and Timeline
- Eligibility Review & Document Gathering → 1–3 working days
- Application Preparation & Biometrics Booking → Online form and UKVCAS/VFS appointment
- Home Office Processing → 3–8 weeks (standard) | 5–10 working days (priority)
- Visa Grant & Residence → Join or remain with your PBS sponsor
- ILR Application → After 5 years (if applicable)
Call us 020 3372 5360
info@rightlawsolicitors.co.uk