So he is applying now and passport is valid for another six months? Don't think that's an issue as long as passport is valid at time of application. Thhanks for reply, i am worried as at the time by passport back with visa, the expiry date will be less than 5 or 6 months will it be ok at indian ...

My brother is on skilled visa (IT) since Feb 2023. He was about to apply for dependent visa for his family (wife and 2 sons) just noticed the youngest son (5years old) indian passport expiring on 28/08/2024. can he apply for visa? or need to renew passport?