How to book and apply for Dependent visa from India?

[user_name]

Hi All,

Sub: Tier 1 General Dependent (Wife of main applicant) Visa from India.

I remember that earlier we could able to book an appointment via email and submit the application filled by hand at the VFS office.

Now I had a look at the ukba site. It looks like we have to submit an application online, book the appointment at the end of online application and take a print of the online application towards the VFS centre.

Is this correct?

Many Thanks.

[Lucapooka]

Yes

You need to make an an appointment before attending the visa application centre. You need to make the appointment online after you complete your application form.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/count ... gname=null

[Lucapooka]

Can tier1 dependent visa be extended from outside UK?

No, it would have to be a new application for entry clearance.

[user_name]

Thanks Lucapooka

[user_name]

I would like get some clarity on the requirement of taking TB test.

The dependent was in UK for 10 months.
The dependent returned to India a month ago.
Now the dependent is in India now.
The current visa expires very soon.
Planning to apply for new visa (entry clearance) sooner rather than later.

The link http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/count ... gname=null says
"You do not need a TB test if you are:
a returning UK resident (unless you have been absent from the UK for more than 2 years)."

Does this mean the TB test is not mandatory in my case?

Please share your thoughts.

Many Thanks