Immigration - Tier 4 Super Guide

Question 2: Can I bring my family to the UK with me?

You can bring your husband, wife, unmarried partner, and children under 18 to the UK with you if you are studying a postgraduate course of 12 months or more. Your accompanying family members are referred to as your ‘dependants’ and there are special rules for them (see SSC PBS Dependant Visa Checklist for more information). If you are bringing your children to the UK with you, please note that recent immigration rule changes mean that both of the child’s parents must be coming to stay in the UK, so you cannot bring your children to the UK with you on your own.

Unfortunately, if your course is less than 12 months or below postgraduate level, you cannot bring your dependants to the UK with you. There are some exceptions, however, for government-sponsored students.

You cannot bring other family members such as parents or siblings to the UK with you as your dependants, although they can come for short visits on Visitor visas (see Inviting friends and family to visit)

In each of the following sections, where it is appropriate we will give specific information for students with dependants.  Dependants information sheet can be downloaded here .

Next: Question 3: Where do I apply?

Tier 4 Frequently Asked Questions

• SSC Tier 4 Student Visa Application Checklist
• SSC PBS Dependant Visa Checklist
• Question 1: Do I need a visa?
• Question 2: Can I bring my family to the UK with me?
• Question 3: Where do I apply?
• Question 4: What is the application fee?
• Question 5: What application form should I fill in?
• Question 6: What is the UK Border Agency looking for?
• Question 7: How do I prove that I have an offer?
• Question 8: What qualifications do I need to show?
• Question 9: What finances do I need to show?
• Question 10: How do I show the funds available to me and how long do I need to show them for?
• Question 11: What immigration documents do I need?
• Question 12: What happens after I have submitted my application?
• Question 13: What if my application is refused?

If you have further questions please contact us.