Documents required for dependant visa.

[claricedoe]

Hi,
I'm in currently in UK with HSMP and need to extend it to Tier 1. My spouse & son are also here in UK with me as my dependants, and I need to get their visas extended as well. I'm planning to apply for everyone together.

It's not clear what documents I should send for dependants. I understand the things like passport, maintenance fund evidence, photographs etc, but should I also send my marriage certificate and my son's birth certificate along with?

I can see that the same question has been raised many times before in this forum, but couldn't see a definite answer anywhere. Can some one help please?

CD

[tcpip_helper]

yes you must send bank statements for maintenance funds, birth certificate for your son, marriage certificate, wedding pics if possible.

wait for seniors to confirm

[ChetanOjha]

Hi,
I'm in currently in UK with HSMP and need to extend it to Tier 1. My spouse & son are also here in UK with me as my dependants, and I need to get their visas extended as well. I'm planning to apply for everyone together.

It's not clear what documents I should send for dependants. I understand the things like passport, maintenance fund evidence, photographs etc, but should I also send my marriage certificate and my son's birth certificate along with?

I can see that the same question has been raised many times before in this forum, but couldn't see a definite answer anywhere. Can some one help please?

CD

1. passports(these will also have spouse & father's name) + passport size photographs, application form.
2. Marriage certificate, Birth Certificate of son
3. Maintenance funds proof(Bank Statement will have your accomodation details too)
Wedding pictures not required.

[claricedoe]

Thanks for the replies.

I called the helpdesk and they confirmed that I don't need to send the marriage certificate or birth certificate.

I was told that since they are already staying in UK as HSMP dependents, they already have verified those documents and won't be needing it again.

CD

[AntCoe]

DONT BE AN IDIOT AND FALL INTO THEIR TRAP BY WHO SAID WHAT...

YOU MUST SUPPLY THESE DOCS AS PROOF.

JUST A QUESTION....WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOOSE BY SENDING THEM ANYWAY?

[mvent00]

Yes, it is better to send these documents. Anwyay, you will be getting these back.

[ChetanOjha]

In case if your application is declined by HO, do you have any proof that HO told you not to provide Birth Certificate/ Marriage Certificate?

If I were you, I would provide the documents in the first place. But even if I chose not to provide them, I will cover my back by getting written confirmation from HO that these evidences are not required and including the print copy of that email with application. Instead of going through all these, why not provide the documents and play safe. As adviced by mvent you will anyway going to get all docs back.