Turkish Worker visa
Your partner and children
Your partner and children can apply to extend their permission to stay in the UK as your ‘dependants’ if they’re eligible. To do this, they must have a valid dependant visa.
Your children or those of your partner can apply to come to the UK if you have a Turkish Worker visa. They’ll need to apply for a visa as your dependant.
If their application is successful, their visa will end on the same date as yours.
Your relationship
A dependant partner or child is any of the following:
- your husband, wife, civil partner or unmarried partner
- your child under 21 - including if they were born in the UK during your stay
- your child over 21 if they’re currently in the UK as your dependant
You’ll need to provide evidence of your relationship when you apply.
Your partner
You must be able to prove one of the following:
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you’re in a civil partnership or marriage that’s recognised in the UK
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you’ve been living together in a relationship for at least 2 years when you apply
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you’ve been in a relationship for at least 2 years when you apply but you cannot live together, for example because you’re working or studying in different places, or it’s not accepted in your culture
If you’re not living together, you’ll need to prove that you have an ongoing commitment to each other, for example by providing evidence that you:
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communicate regularly with each other
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support each other financially
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care for any children you have together
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spend time together as a couple, for example on holiday or at events
Your child
Your child must:
- live with you (unless they’re in full-time education at boarding school, college or university)
- not be married, in a civil partnership or have any children
- be financially supported by you
If your child lives with you, you’ll need to provide evidence of their address such as:
- a bank statement
- credit card bills
- driving licence
- NHS registration document
- an official letter from their university or college
Documents you must provide
For each dependant in the UK applying to extend you must have:
- a valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality
- a biometric residence permit (BRP) or eVisa (online proof of their immigration status) showing their current dependant visa
- bank statements or payslips for the last 6 months showing you can support them
If you’re the only parent of any dependants aged under 18 in the UK, you must provide legal documents or written permission from their other parent showing you legally have sole responsibility.
Applying inside the UK (extend)
Your partner or children who are already in the UK can apply to extend their visa.
Your partner or child will need to apply separately (including children who have turned 21 during your stay).
How to apply
If the dependant is your partner, they must apply online as a partner.
You need to apply online for your child.
They’ll need your application number - you’ll get this when you apply. This number is called a Global Web Form (GWF) or a Unique Application Number (UAN). You’ll find it on emails and letters from the Home Office about your application.
Proving their identity
As part of their application, your partner and children will need to prove their identity. They’ll either:
- use the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app to scan their identity document - they’ll also create or sign into their UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account
- have their fingerprints and photo (biometric information) taken at a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) service point
They’ll be told what they need to do when they apply.
They must not travel outside of the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man until they get a decision. Their application will be withdrawn if they do.
How long it takes to get a decision
Once they’ve applied online, proved their identity and provided their documents, they’ll usually get a decision within 6 months.
They may be able to pay to get a faster decision - they’ll be told if they can when they apply.
Applying from outside the UK
Your children or those of your partner can apply to come to the UK if you have a Turkish Worker visa. They’ll need to apply for a visa as your dependant.
If you’re already in the UK and want your child to join you, they must apply online for a dependant visa.
Proving their identity
As part of their application, your children (or your partner’s children), will need to prove their identity. They’ll either:
- use the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app to scan their identity document - they’ll also create or sign into their UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account
- have their fingerprints and photo (biometric information) taken at a visa application centre
They’ll be told what they need to do when they apply.
How long it takes to get a decision
Once they’ve applied online, proved their identity and provided their documents, they’ll usually get a decision within 12 weeks.
They may be able to pay to get a faster decision - they’ll be told if they can when they apply.
Children born in the UK
If you have a child while you’re in the UK, they do not automatically become a British citizen.
You can apply online for their dependant visa. You must do this if you want to travel in and out of the UK with your child.
You’ll need to provide a full UK birth certificate for each child, showing the names of both parents.
You must apply for their dependant visa before they turn 18 if they want to stay in the UK.