- Prepare evidence and lettersUsually the longest partWeeks to months
- Apply online to the Home OfficeEndorsement fee£561
- Endorsing body decidesDepends on the endorsing body2 to 8+ weeks
- Apply for the visa£205 visa fee plus healthcare surchargeWithin 3 months
We help with Stage 1 only
This guide sets out the published GOV.UK rules beyond Stage 1 so you can plan ahead. Our service covers the Stage 1 endorsement application. Figures and rules checked on GOV.UK on 11 November 2026. Fees can change, so confirm them on GOV.UK before you pay.
Who counts
Who can apply as your dependant
GOV.UK lists three groups. Each must show evidence of their relationship to you when they apply.
- Your husband, wife, civil partner or unmarried partner
- Your child under 18, including a child born in the UK during your stay
- Your child over 18 if they already have permission to be in the UK as your dependant
Partners
What your partner must prove
Your partner must show one of the following: a marriage or civil partnership recognised in the UK, at least 2 years living together in a relationship, or at least 2 years in a relationship where you cannot live together, for example because you work or study in different places. If you do not live together, you need evidence of an ongoing commitment, such as regular contact, financial support, caring for children together or time spent together as a couple.
Partner evidence on GOV.UKChildren
What your children must show
Children must live with you, unless they are away in full-time education such as boarding school or university, and must not be married or in a civil partnership. Evidence of their address can include a bank statement, a driving licence, an NHS registration document or an official letter from their university or college.
Child evidence on GOV.UKWe help with Stage 1, the endorsement application. Not endorsed yet? Talk to us about your evidence.
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What a family application costs
Each person applying pays the £766 application fee and the healthcare surcharge. There is no fee for having fingerprints and a photo taken. For a family, the surcharge is usually the largest cost, so check the total on our cost guide before you choose the length of the visa.
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How your family applies
Each family member completes a separate application and pays the fee. From outside the UK, they apply online as a partner or as a child before they travel, and give your application number so the Home Office can link their application to yours. From inside the UK, they can switch at the same time as you extend or switch, or at any time before their current visa expires. While an application made in the UK is being decided, they must not travel outside the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, or the application will be withdrawn.
How to apply on GOV.UKWho cannot switch
Dependants who cannot switch from inside the UK
Your partner or child cannot switch to dependant status from inside the UK if they are on a visit visa, a short-term student visa, a Parent of a Child Student visa, a seasonal worker visa, a domestic worker in a private household visa, on immigration bail, or were given permission to stay outside the immigration rules. A partner or child on a Student visa can switch only if they have completed their course or have studied for a PhD for at least 24 months.
Switching rules on GOV.UKIn the UK
What your partner and children can do
Dependants can work, except as a sportsperson or coach, study, travel abroad and return, and apply to settle after 5 years in the UK if they meet the other requirements. They cannot apply for most benefits or the State Pension. A child born in the UK during your stay does not automatically become a British citizen, so apply for their dependant visa if you want to travel in and out of the UK with them.
What dependants can do on GOV.UK Read our settlement guideStage 1 first
Your endorsement comes first
Your family applies as your dependants once you have applied for the visa, so most families start with your Stage 1 endorsement. We help with the Stage 1 endorsement only. For advice on dependant applications, please speak to an immigration solicitor.
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Questions to settle before you spend time or money.
Use these answers to check the practical risks, documents, and decisions connected to this topic.
Can I bring my family on a Global Talent visa?
Yes. Your husband, wife, civil partner or unmarried partner, and your children under 18, can apply as your dependants. Each person makes a separate application.
How much does a Global Talent visa cost for dependants?
Each dependant pays the £766 application fee plus the healthcare surcharge. There is no fee for fingerprints and a photo.
Can my partner work on a Global Talent dependant visa?
Yes. GOV.UK says partners and children can work, except as a sportsperson or coach, and can study.
Do I need to be married to bring my partner?
No. An unmarried partner qualifies if you have lived together in a relationship for at least 2 years, or have been in a relationship for at least 2 years but cannot live together, with evidence of an ongoing commitment.
When does my dependant's visa end?
Usually on the same date as yours. If a child's parents have visas with different expiry dates, the child's visa ends on the earlier date.
Who can help me with the Global Talent visa for my family?
Tier 1 Global Talent Visa, led by founder Mihir Thaker, works only on the Stage 1 endorsement application. For advice on dependant applications, please speak to an immigration solicitor or a regulated immigration adviser.
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