Tier 2 dependent and visa fee for child born in UK

[ZGill]

Hi,
My child was also born in UK in Oct 2018 and I am on tier 2 visa with ILR coming up in Aug 2019.
1) I am aware that if my child has to travel before my ILR, he will need dependent visa to return. However my question is, as children born in uk do not need ILR and can directly apply for registration & then citizenship would that still apply if child travels out of country now on tier 2 dependent and comes back in June before I apply. If I apply for dependent visa now for his Travel it will most certainly expire when mine is expiring in august.
Would that then make the child illegal if I don’t apply for his ILR as I would’ve to wait till I get my ILR before applying for his registration or can I apply simultaneously.

2) provided I do apply for dependent as my original visa is 5 years tier 2 general do I need to pay fee for this category while applying for dependent Visa or is there any other for lesser fee.

I have tried multiple threads and nothing has got a clear response on the second query.

Would really appreciate a response soon

Thank you

[CR001]

1. There is no restriction on traveling and no effect on registering as British.

2. Yes you have to pay the visa fee and any IHS applicable.

[ZGill]

Thank you for prompt response. Would I be liable to pay 3 years as only few months are left to ILR or would the fee be based on my original COS I-e 5 years.
Thanks

[CR001]

Fee would be based on your original CoS as you have to put the detail in the dependent application form.

You need to decide what is more important and how deep your pockets are. Saving a lot of money just for a trip to home country for the child or the child going on holiday.

If the child does not travel, there is no need to apply for a visa.