On tier 2 visa & Child benefit

[JS28]

Hi,

I couldn't find the answer to my question so thought I'd ask people with kids here.

Are we allowed to claim for child benefits? We're having our first child and I was just curious about it

Many THanks

[noajthan]

Hi,

I couldn't find the answer to my question so thought I'd ask people with kids here.

Are we allowed to claim for child benefits? We're having our first child and I was just curious about it

Many THanks

My understanding is it depends if there is a reciprocal agreement with your country.

See:
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/international/soc ... countries/

& guide:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... _clean.pdf

[CR001]

No, you cannot claim child benefit until such time as you are granted ILR as you are an Indian national.