If you are planning on bringing dependants to the UK – either immediately or sometime after you have started in your new NHS post – these are the key things you need to know! 

If you have a Tier 2 (Health & Care) Visa, your family members can come with you to the UK, but they will need to apply for their own dependant Visa.

For Visa purposes; a dependant is defined as:
  • Your husband, wife or partner
  • Your children under 18
  • Your children over 18 if they’re currently in the UK as a dependant
 
Visa Costs:

Each dependant will be required to pay the same amount as yourself for a Visa, and also pay the healthcare surcharge. Each dependant must have £630 of funds available to them whether they apply with you or separately.
 

Working on a Dependant Visa:

Your spouse and other dependants are able to work whilst in the UK too. There are no work restrictions placed on dependant visa holders, meaning your dependant can work in any job, at any skill level.
 

Schooling:

If you are bringing children of school age to the UK, you will need to apply for a place for them within a local school.

All children in the UK between the ages of 5 and 16 are entitled to a free place at a state school, including dependant children accompanying parents entering the UK on a work Visa.
 

UK School System:

Schools are broken down into primary schools (5-11 year olds), and secondary schools (11-16 year olds). Free education is also available for 16-19 year old, either at secondary schools or sixth form colleges. For younger children, nursery school is available for 3-4 year olds, and many hospitals offer crèches for staff with younger children.
 

Applications:

We strongly suggest you do some research on local schools before making your application. You can find out more about the application process and the schools in your new area.

If you need any assistance or advice on applying for schools in the UK, please get in touch with your Indigo Healthcare contact.
 
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