For the first 3 months, we advise against you bringing family members over, as your travel arrangements and accommodation will not cater for this or any additional costs associated with family members.
Once you receive your NMC registration, and after the initial 3 months you will be required to secure your own accommodation. We have provided guidance below, please see the government website for up-to-date information.
General work visa (Tier 2)
Your family members (‘dependents’) can come with you when you come to the UK on this visa. Your family members must have a visa if they’re from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.
A ‘dependent’ is any of the following:
- your husband, wife or partner
- your child under 18
- your child over 18 if they’re currently in the UK as a dependent.
Personal savings
You must show that your dependents can be supported while they’re in the UK. Each dependent must have £630 available to them whether they apply with you or separately. This is in addition to the £945 you must have to support yourself.
You must have proof you have the money, and that it’s been in your bank account or your dependent’s bank account for at least 90 days before you or they apply.
Example
You must have £2,205 if you want to bring your partner and one child with you to the UK (£945 to support yourself plus £630 for your partner and £630 for your child).
You will not need evidence of your savings if you have a:
- Fully approved (‘A-rated’) sponsor
- Certificate of sponsorship stating that your sponsor will give each of your dependents at least £630 to cover their costs for a month if they need it.
