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(IHS) increased to \u00a31,035 per year<\/li>\n <li>Application fees subject to annual review and potential increase<\/li>\n <li>Enhanced digital application process for all visa categories<\/li>\n <li>Stricter compliance checks for sponsors and applicants<\/li>\n <li>Updated list of approved Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) sponsors<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"uk-section\">\n <h2>Understanding the T5 International Agreement Visa<\/h2>\n <p>The T5 (Temporary Worker) International Agreement visa is a specialised UK immigration route for individuals coming to the UK to do work that is covered by international law. This includes various treaties, agreements, and conventions that the UK is a signatory to.<\/p>\n <p>Unlike other work visas, the T5 International Agreement is <strong>not a path to settlement (indefinite leave to remain)<\/strong> in the UK. It is designed for temporary, defined work rooted in international law rather than standard employment contracts.<\/p>\n \n <div class=\"uk-feature-grid\">\n <div class=\"uk-feature-card\">\n <div class=\"uk-feature-icon\">\u23f3<\/div>\n <h3>Temporary Status<\/h3>\n <p>Maximum stay of 2 years or 24 months in any consecutive period<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-feature-card\">\n <div class=\"uk-feature-icon\">\ud83d\udccb<\/div>\n <h3>Sponsor Dependent<\/h3>\n <p>Requires a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-feature-card\">\n <div class=\"uk-feature-icon\">\ud83c\udf10<\/div>\n <h3>International Law<\/h3>\n <p>Based on treaties and agreements between nations<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-feature-card\">\n <div class=\"uk-feature-icon\">\ud83d\udeab<\/div>\n <h3>Non-Settlement<\/h3>\n <p>Does not lead to indefinite leave to remain (ILR)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"uk-section\">\n <h2>Who is the T5 International Agreement Visa For?<\/h2>\n \n <div class=\"uk-doc-card\">\n <h3>\ud83d\udcca T5 International Agreement Subcategories<\/h3>\n \n <table class=\"uk-country-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th>Subcategory<\/th>\n <th>Typical Applicants<\/th>\n <th>Key Requirements<\/th>\n <th>Complexity<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <td>Private Servants in a Diplomatic Household<\/td>\n <td>Domestic staff for diplomats (nannies, cooks, chauffeurs)<\/td>\n <td>Employed by diplomat personally for 6+ months overseas<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"status-medium\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Employees of Overseas Governments & International Organisations<\/td>\n <td>Non-diplomatic staff of foreign governments or bodies like the UN, NATO<\/td>\n <td>Contract with overseas government\/international organisation<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"status-low\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>GATS (General Agreement on Trade in Services)<\/td>\n <td>Professionals from WTO member countries providing services temporarily<\/td>\n <td>Employed by company in WTO member country; specific service provision<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"status-high\">High<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Council of Europe Visa<\/td>\n <td>Staff working under the Council of Europe’s Social Charter<\/td>\n <td>Employment under specific Council of Europe provisions<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"status-low\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Other International Agreements<\/td>\n <td>Those covered by other bilateral\/multilateral agreements<\/td>\n <td>Specific to the agreement terms<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"status-high\">High<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"uk-section\">\n <h2>Eligibility & Requirements<\/h2>\n \n <div class=\"uk-column-container\">\n <div class=\"uk-doc-card\">\n <h3>\u2705 Core Eligibility Criteria<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS):<\/strong> You must have a valid CoS reference number from an approved sponsor.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Points-Based System:<\/strong> You must score 40 points:\n <ul>\n <li>30 points for a valid CoS<\/li>\n <li>10 points for maintenance (funds)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/li>\n <li><strong>Maintenance Funds:<\/strong> You must have at least \u00a31,270 in your bank account for 28 consecutive days before applying (unless your sponsor certifies maintenance).<\/li>\n <li><strong>Genuineness Test:<\/strong> You must genuinely intend to undertake the role, and your sponsor must genuinely intend to employ you.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-doc-card\">\n <h3>\ud83d\udcd1 Required Documentation<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Current passport or valid travel ID<\/li>\n <li>Certificate of Sponsorship reference number<\/li>\n <li>Proof of meeting the maintenance requirement (bank statements)<\/li>\n <li>Evidence of your role and qualifications (varies by subcategory)<\/li>\n <li>Tuberculosis test results (if applicable for your country)<\/li>\n <li>Translation of any documents not in English or Welsh<\/li>\n <li>Previous immigration history documentation (if applicable)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-tip-box\">\n <h3>\ud83d\udca1 Proving Maintenance Funds<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Funds must be held for 28 consecutive days before application<\/li>\n <li>Day 28 must be within 31 days of applying for your visa<\/li>\n <li>Bank statements must show your name, account number, date, and the bank’s name and logo<\/li>\n <li>If your sponsor certifies maintenance, you don’t need to show personal funds<\/li>\n <li>You cannot use the same funds for multiple applicants<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"uk-section\">\n <h2>The Application Process<\/h2>\n \n <div class=\"uk-process-box\">\n <div class=\"uk-process-step\">\n <span class=\"uk-step-number\">1<\/span>\n <h3>Secure Sponsorship<\/h3>\n <p>Your UK sponsor obtains a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for you<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-process-step\">\n <span class=\"uk-step-number\">2<\/span>\n <h3>Gather Documents<\/h3>\n <p>Collect all required evidence, including proof of funds<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-process-step\">\n <span class=\"uk-step-number\">3<\/span>\n <h3>Complete Online Application<\/h3>\n <p>Fill out the application form on the UK Government website<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-process-step\">\n <span class=\"uk-step-number\">4<\/span>\n <h3>Pay Fees<\/h3>\n <p>Pay the application fee (\u00a3259) and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-process-step\">\n <span class=\"uk-step-number\">5<\/span>\n <h3>Biometrics Appointment<\/h3>\n <p>Provide fingerprints and photo at a visa application centre<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-process-step\">\n <span class=\"uk-step-number\">6<\/span>\n <h3>Decision<\/h3>\n <p>Wait for a decision (typically 3 weeks for standard processing)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-warning-box\">\n <h3>\u26a0\ufe0f Common Application Mistakes<\/h3>\n <ul class=\"uk-warning-list\">\n <li>Applying without a valid Certificate of Sponsorship<\/li>\n <li>Insufficient maintenance funds or incorrect documentation<\/li>\n <li>Providing incorrect or incomplete information on the application form<\/li>\n <li>Failing to provide documents in the required format (translations, certifications)<\/li>\n <li>Not disclosing previous immigration refusals or criminal convictions<\/li>\n <li>Applying from the wrong location (must typically apply from outside the UK)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"uk-section\">\n <h2>Fees & Processing Times<\/h2>\n \n <div class=\"uk-doc-card\">\n <h3>\ud83d\udcb0 2024 Fee Structure<\/h3>\n \n <table class=\"uk-fee-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr class=\"category-header\">\n <th colspan=\"3\">T5 International Agreement Visa Costs<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th>Fee Type<\/th>\n <th>Standard Cost<\/th>\n <th>Notes<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <td>Application Fee (outside UK)<\/td>\n <td>\u00a3259<\/td>\n <td>Per applicant<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)<\/td>\n <td>\u00a31,035\/year<\/td>\n <td>Paid for each year of your visa<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Priority Visa Service<\/td>\n <td>\u00a3500-1000<\/td>\n <td>Optional faster processing (5 working days)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Super Priority Service<\/td>\n <td>\u00a31000+<\/td>\n <td>Optional next-day processing (where available)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Biometric Enrollment<\/td>\n <td>Varies<\/td>\n <td>Depends on application centre<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-tip-box\">\n <h3>\ud83d\udca1 Processing Time Tips<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Standard processing is typically 3 weeks from biometrics appointment<\/li>\n <li>Priority services can reduce this to 5 working days or next-day<\/li>\n <li>Processing times may be longer during peak periods (summer, holidays)<\/li>\n <li>Incomplete applications will experience significant delays<\/li>\n <li>Check current processing times on the UK Government website before applying<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"uk-section\">\n <h2>What You Can and Cannot Do<\/h2>\n \n <div class=\"uk-column-container\">\n <div class=\"uk-doc-card\">\n <h3>\u2705 Permitted Activities<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Work in the job described in your CoS<\/li>\n <li>Study (as long as it doesn’t interfere with your sponsored job)<\/li>\n <li>Travel abroad and return to the UK<\/li>\n <li>Bring eligible family members (dependants) – they must apply separately<\/li>\n <li>Volunteer for registered charities<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-doc-card\">\n <h3>\u274c Restrictions<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Access most public funds (benefits)<\/li>\n <li>Switch to most other visa categories from within the UK (especially from GATS)<\/li>\n <li>Take a permanent, full-time job outside of your sponsored role<\/li>\n <li>Extend your stay beyond the maximum permitted period (2 years)<\/li>\n <li>Work as a professional sportsperson or coach<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-warning-box\">\n <h3>\u26a0\ufe0f Compliance Requirements<\/h3>\n <ul class=\"uk-warning-list\">\n <li>You must only work for your sponsor in the role specified in your CoS<\/li>\n <li>Notify UKVI if your personal details change (passport, contact details)<\/li>\n <li>Your sponsor must report any significant changes to your employment<\/li>\n <li>Leaving your sponsored job may result in curtailment of your visa<\/li>\n <li>Overstaying your visa will affect future UK immigration applications<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"uk-section\">\n <h2>Bringing Family Members (Dependants)<\/h2>\n \n <div class=\"uk-checklist\">\n <h3>\ud83d\udccb Eligible Dependants<\/h3>\n <div class=\"uk-checklist-item\">\n <span class=\"uk-checkmark\">\u2713<\/span>\n <span>Your spouse, civil partner, or unmarried partner (must prove genuine relationship)<\/span>\n 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<p>The T5 (Temporary Worker) International Agreement visa is a specialised UK immigration route for individuals coming to the UK to do work that is covered by international law. This includes various treaties, agreements, and conventions that the UK is a signatory to.<\/p>\n <p>Unlike other work visas, the T5 International Agreement is <strong>not a path to settlement (indefinite leave to remain)<\/strong> in the UK. It is designed for temporary, defined work rooted in international law rather than standard employment contracts.<\/p>\n \n <div class=\"uk-feature-grid\">\n <div class=\"uk-feature-card\">\n <div class=\"uk-feature-icon\">\u23f3<\/div>\n <h3>Temporary Status<\/h3>\n <p>Maximum stay of 2 years or 24 months in any consecutive period<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-feature-card\">\n <div class=\"uk-feature-icon\">\ud83d\udccb<\/div>\n <h3>Sponsor Dependent<\/h3>\n <p>Requires a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-feature-card\">\n <div class=\"uk-feature-icon\">\ud83c\udf10<\/div>\n <h3>International Law<\/h3>\n <p>Based on treaties and agreements between nations<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-feature-card\">\n <div class=\"uk-feature-icon\">\ud83d\udeab<\/div>\n <h3>Non-Settlement<\/h3>\n <p>Does not lead to indefinite leave to remain (ILR)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"uk-section\">\n <h2>Who is the T5 International Agreement Visa For?<\/h2>\n \n <div class=\"uk-doc-card\">\n <h3>\ud83d\udcca T5 International Agreement Subcategories<\/h3>\n \n <table class=\"uk-country-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th>Subcategory<\/th>\n <th>Typical Applicants<\/th>\n <th>Key Requirements<\/th>\n <th>Complexity<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <td>Private Servants in a Diplomatic Household<\/td>\n <td>Domestic staff for diplomats (nannies, cooks, chauffeurs)<\/td>\n <td>Employed by diplomat personally for 6+ months overseas<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"status-medium\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Employees of Overseas Governments & International Organisations<\/td>\n <td>Non-diplomatic staff of foreign governments or bodies like the UN, NATO<\/td>\n <td>Contract with overseas government\/international organisation<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"status-low\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>GATS (General Agreement on Trade in Services)<\/td>\n <td>Professionals from WTO member countries providing services temporarily<\/td>\n <td>Employed by company in WTO member country; specific service provision<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"status-high\">High<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Council of Europe Visa<\/td>\n <td>Staff working under the Council of Europe’s Social Charter<\/td>\n <td>Employment under specific Council of Europe provisions<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"status-low\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Other International Agreements<\/td>\n <td>Those covered by other bilateral\/multilateral agreements<\/td>\n <td>Specific to the agreement terms<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"status-high\">High<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"uk-section\">\n <h2>Eligibility & Requirements<\/h2>\n \n <div class=\"uk-column-container\">\n <div class=\"uk-doc-card\">\n <h3>\u2705 Core Eligibility Criteria<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS):<\/strong> You must have a valid CoS reference number from an approved sponsor.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Points-Based System:<\/strong> You must score 40 points:\n <ul>\n <li>30 points for a valid CoS<\/li>\n <li>10 points for maintenance (funds)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/li>\n <li><strong>Maintenance Funds:<\/strong> You must have at least \u00a31,270 in your bank account for 28 consecutive days before applying (unless your sponsor certifies maintenance).<\/li>\n <li><strong>Genuineness Test:<\/strong> You must genuinely intend to undertake the role, and your sponsor must genuinely intend to employ you.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-doc-card\">\n <h3>\ud83d\udcd1 Required Documentation<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Current passport or valid travel ID<\/li>\n <li>Certificate of Sponsorship reference number<\/li>\n <li>Proof of meeting the maintenance requirement (bank statements)<\/li>\n <li>Evidence of your role and qualifications (varies by subcategory)<\/li>\n <li>Tuberculosis test results (if applicable for your country)<\/li>\n <li>Translation of any documents not in English or Welsh<\/li>\n <li>Previous immigration history documentation (if applicable)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-tip-box\">\n <h3>\ud83d\udca1 Proving Maintenance Funds<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Funds must be held for 28 consecutive days before application<\/li>\n <li>Day 28 must be within 31 days of applying for your visa<\/li>\n <li>Bank statements must show your name, account number, date, and the bank’s name and logo<\/li>\n <li>If your sponsor certifies maintenance, you don’t need to show personal funds<\/li>\n <li>You cannot use the same funds for multiple applicants<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"uk-section\">\n <h2>The Application Process<\/h2>\n \n <div class=\"uk-process-box\">\n <div class=\"uk-process-step\">\n <span class=\"uk-step-number\">1<\/span>\n <h3>Secure Sponsorship<\/h3>\n <p>Your UK sponsor obtains a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for you<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-process-step\">\n <span class=\"uk-step-number\">2<\/span>\n <h3>Gather Documents<\/h3>\n <p>Collect all required evidence, including proof of funds<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-process-step\">\n <span class=\"uk-step-number\">3<\/span>\n <h3>Complete Online Application<\/h3>\n <p>Fill out the application form on the UK Government website<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-process-step\">\n <span class=\"uk-step-number\">4<\/span>\n <h3>Pay Fees<\/h3>\n <p>Pay the application fee (\u00a3259) and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-process-step\">\n <span class=\"uk-step-number\">5<\/span>\n <h3>Biometrics Appointment<\/h3>\n <p>Provide fingerprints and photo at a visa application centre<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-process-step\">\n <span class=\"uk-step-number\">6<\/span>\n <h3>Decision<\/h3>\n <p>Wait for a decision (typically 3 weeks for standard processing)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-warning-box\">\n <h3>\u26a0\ufe0f Common Application Mistakes<\/h3>\n <ul class=\"uk-warning-list\">\n <li>Applying without a valid Certificate of Sponsorship<\/li>\n <li>Insufficient maintenance funds or incorrect documentation<\/li>\n <li>Providing incorrect or incomplete information on the application form<\/li>\n <li>Failing to provide documents in the required format (translations, certifications)<\/li>\n <li>Not disclosing previous immigration refusals or criminal convictions<\/li>\n <li>Applying from the wrong location (must typically apply from outside the UK)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"uk-section\">\n <h2>Fees & Processing Times<\/h2>\n \n <div class=\"uk-doc-card\">\n <h3>\ud83d\udcb0 2024 Fee Structure<\/h3>\n \n <table class=\"uk-fee-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr class=\"category-header\">\n <th colspan=\"3\">T5 International Agreement Visa Costs<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th>Fee Type<\/th>\n <th>Standard Cost<\/th>\n <th>Notes<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <td>Application Fee (outside UK)<\/td>\n <td>\u00a3259<\/td>\n <td>Per applicant<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)<\/td>\n <td>\u00a31,035\/year<\/td>\n <td>Paid for each year of your visa<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Priority Visa Service<\/td>\n <td>\u00a3500-1000<\/td>\n <td>Optional faster processing (5 working days)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Super Priority Service<\/td>\n <td>\u00a31000+<\/td>\n <td>Optional next-day processing (where available)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Biometric Enrollment<\/td>\n <td>Varies<\/td>\n <td>Depends on application centre<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-tip-box\">\n <h3>\ud83d\udca1 Processing Time Tips<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Standard processing is typically 3 weeks from biometrics appointment<\/li>\n <li>Priority services can reduce this to 5 working days or next-day<\/li>\n <li>Processing times may be longer during peak periods (summer, holidays)<\/li>\n <li>Incomplete applications will experience significant delays<\/li>\n <li>Check current processing times on the UK Government website before applying<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"uk-section\">\n <h2>What You Can and Cannot Do<\/h2>\n \n <div class=\"uk-column-container\">\n <div class=\"uk-doc-card\">\n <h3>\u2705 Permitted Activities<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Work in the job described in your CoS<\/li>\n <li>Study (as long as it doesn’t interfere with your sponsored job)<\/li>\n <li>Travel abroad and return to the UK<\/li>\n <li>Bring eligible family members (dependants) – they must apply separately<\/li>\n <li>Volunteer for registered charities<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-doc-card\">\n <h3>\u274c Restrictions<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Access most public funds (benefits)<\/li>\n <li>Switch to most other visa categories from within the UK (especially from GATS)<\/li>\n <li>Take a permanent, full-time job outside of your sponsored role<\/li>\n <li>Extend your stay beyond the maximum permitted period (2 years)<\/li>\n <li>Work as a professional sportsperson or coach<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-warning-box\">\n <h3>\u26a0\ufe0f Compliance Requirements<\/h3>\n <ul class=\"uk-warning-list\">\n <li>You must only work for your sponsor in the role specified in your CoS<\/li>\n <li>Notify UKVI if your personal details change (passport, contact details)<\/li>\n <li>Your sponsor must report any significant changes to your employment<\/li>\n <li>Leaving your sponsored job may result in curtailment of your visa<\/li>\n <li>Overstaying your visa will affect future UK immigration applications<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"uk-section\">\n <h2>Bringing Family Members (Dependants)<\/h2>\n \n <div class=\"uk-checklist\">\n <h3>\ud83d\udccb Eligible Dependants<\/h3>\n <div class=\"uk-checklist-item\">\n <span class=\"uk-checkmark\">\u2713<\/span>\n <span>Your spouse, civil partner, or unmarried partner (must prove genuine relationship)<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"uk-checklist-item\">\n <span class=\"uk-checkmark\">\u2713<\/span>\n <span>Your children under 18 (including those born during your stay)<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"uk-checklist-item\">\n <span class=\"uk-checkmark\">\u2713<\/span>\n <span>Children over 18 only if they’re currently in the UK as a dependant<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"uk-tip-box\">\n <h3>\ud83d\udca1 Dependant Application Requirements<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Each dependant must complete a separate application<\/li>\n <li>You must show additional maintenance funds for each dependant:\n <ul>\n <li>\u00a3285 for a partner<\/li>\n <li>\u00a3315 for one child<\/li>\n <li>\u00a3200 for each additional child<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/li>\n <li>Dependants can usually work in the UK (except as doctor\/dentist in training)<\/li>\n <li>Dependants can study in the UK<\/li>\n <li>Your relationship must be genuine and subsisting<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div 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