The procedure for application of
PBS dependant visa is as follows:
1. TB Test:
TB test can be done approximately 6 months prior to visa application. Please use the link below to find authorised TB test centres and should only be done here. Other hospitals are not acceptable.
https://www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa/overview
The hospital would ask for UK passport photographs and your wife's passport (original & photocopy). They would mention this during appointment booking.
2. Visa Application:
Visa application is done online. Please use the link to register and create an account. You would have to pay the visa fees, Immigration Health Surcharge & book the appointment at VFS Global.
https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/home/welcome
Please Note: In the application, it would ask for main applicant details. The main applicant would be you, with the tier 2 visa and not your wife.
Information required during visa application:
a. Both passport numbers and addresses
b. Your biometric residence permit number.
c. Your certificate of sponsorship number (this would also be on the biometric residence permit)
d. Your employer's address, job title, employment start date & end date (current visa expiry date) & home address in UK.
e. Wife's parents details including date and place of birth.
f. When entering your wife's address, please enter the address on passport or permanent residence (parent's add.)
g. Maintenance requirement - whether company is providing a letter stating that they are providing maintenance or whether doing so with own funds.
3. Documents required:
1. wife's Passport
2. Copy of husband's Passport and Biometric Residence Permit
3. Pre-departure Tuberculosis Test Certificate
4. Husband's proof of employment
5. Husband's Bank Statements
6. Husband's Payslips
7. Marriage Certificate
8. Wedding Invitations
9. Wedding Photographs
10. Proof of sustained relationship (WhatsApp and Skype screenshots)
11. Tenancy Agreement
Note: Please get a letter from your employer. The letter should contain:
a. Name and position within the company
b. Work address
c. Employment start date
d. Current salary
e. If employer is certifying maintenance, this should be mentioned.
f. A statement that the employment is secure
4. Document requirements:
Tenancy Agreement: It would also be beneficial to get a letter from the landlord that they have no objections for your wife to come and stay at the property.
Bank Statements: 3 months Bank statements should be original, printed on bank letter head or should be statements printed at bank with a stamp on each page and a letter accompanying from the bank stating that the documents are genuine. The latest statement should be less than one month old at the time of application.
Payslips: 3 months payslips, original or e-payslips with company stamp and letter from HR/Finance stating payslips are genuine.
Proof of sustained relationship: Skype/Whatsapp screen shots, Call Log from mobile company, going as far back as possible.
5. Maintenance funds:
For just dependant application : £630
The funds should be maintained for 3 months and should not go below £630 in that period. It is recommended to have more than £630. Thee bank balances can be a mix of UK and Indian accounts.
Please read dependant visa guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/ ... n_2017.pdf
6. English language requirement: There is no english language requirement for PBS dependant visa. The language requirement would only arise when applying for settlement type visas.
I hope this is comprehensive enough and helpful.
