Tenancy agreement for Tier 2 Dependent application

[ShrutiBlue]

Hi guys

So I have just been to India with my partner and got the formalities of a court marriage done so he could apply for a dependent visa for the UK.

I live as a lodger currently, and though I did sign a paper which mentions the details of the tenancy like the rent and the rules etc, it was just a print out from the landlord and not a proper agreement. So my question is, how important is a tenancy agreement to be provided with the documents for the Tier 2 Dependent Visa and how "official" should it be?

I know there have been cases where staying with a friend was also enough to provide proof of reasonable accommodation. Shall I ask my landlord to provide me with a letter stating he gives permission for my husband to stay in the room (which is a double bedroom) along with maybe proof of his ownership of the house?

We will move into a new place once my husband's move to the UK is finalised, but until then I would keep staying as a lodger.

Thanks in advance!
Shruti

[sunny007]

hello
Tenancy agreement for Tier 2 Dependent application is not a mandatory document. but if you have its good, yes letter from the landlord is enough .

[ShrutiBlue]

Thank you for your reply.

Also, I'm assuming my original passport and BRP aren't needed for him to apply from outside the UK?

[iworker]

no