Global Talent Visa Dependants UK 2026
What you need to know
- •Spouse, partner, and children under 18 can join you.
- •Dependants have unrestricted work rights.
- •Each dependant pays £623 visa fee + IHS.
- •Dependants can apply for ILR when you do.
Global Talent visa holders can bring their spouse, partner, and children to the UK as dependants. Dependants have full work rights and can apply for ILR at the same time as the main applicant.
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Who Can Be a Dependant?
The following family members can apply as your dependants on the Global Talent visa:
- Spouse or civil partner. You must be legally married or in a civil partnership.
- Unmarried partner. You must have lived together in a relationship for at least 2 years.
- Children under 18. Your own children or your partner's children, who are under 18 at the date of application.
For general guidance on adding dependants, see our adding dependants guide.
Dependant Costs
Each dependant pays the following fees (see Global Talent cost guide):
- Visa fee: £623 (for 1-5 years)
- IHS: £1,035 per year (£5,175 for 5 years)
- Total per dependant: approximately £5,798 for 5 years
For the full fee picture, see the UK visa fees guide.
Work Rights
Dependants on the Global Talent visa have full, unrestricted work rights. They can:
- Work for any employer
- Be self-employed
- Start a business
- Work in any role (no Shortage Occupation List restriction)
This is the same as the main applicant's work rights. Compare with Skilled Worker dependant work rights.
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Applying as a Dependant
Dependants can apply at the same time as the main applicant or join later. The application is submitted through GOV.UK. You will need:
- Valid passport
- Evidence of the relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificates, cohabitation evidence)
- The main applicant's visa details
- Biometrics (if applying from outside the UK)
Children's Rights
Children who come to the UK as Global Talent dependants can:
- Attend school — see our school places guide
- Access NHS healthcare (via the IHS)
- Apply for ILR alongside the main applicant
Path to ILR
Dependants can apply for ILR at the same time as the main applicant. They must meet the same continuous residence and Life in the UK test requirements. After ILR, they can apply for British citizenship.
Next Steps
Check the Global Talent requirements for the main applicant. For official information on dependant applications, visit GOV.UK.
Related guides:
This guide is general immigration information, not immigration advice under s.82 Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. Immigration rules change frequently. For advice on your specific situation, consult an IAA-authorised adviser or an SRA-regulated immigration solicitor. Always check GOV.UK for the authoritative current rules.
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Preparing a UK visa application?
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