How long can dependent daughter (19) live outside UK?

[zoyasingh]

Hi all,
I am stuck in an odd situation. I hope you all can help me out.
I am in the UK on spouse visa since April,15 along with my two dependants aged 13 and 19.
We went to our home country India in Feb,16 and came back in 3 weeks time but my daughter who is 19 is still in India as she is doing some makeup course there. The concern is that:-
1) For how long can she stay out of the UK at a time? Is there any time limit like 90 days max, that she can stay away in a go?
2) Her passport is expiring on 15th may,16. Is she allowed to fly on 12th may on same passport with just a few days of validity?
3) Can I apply for her passport back in India? As she has changed her residence address from the one in old passport that is of India to her new address that is of the uk. Is it possible to renew her passport there in India or is it possible to get it renewed here in her absence?
Pls reply as I am really worried and don't know that to do
Thanks
Z Singh.

[secret.simon]

To the best of my knowledge, dependents' absence must be "limited and for good reason".

[ILR1980]

To the best of my knowledge, dependents' absence must be "limited and for good reason".

Your answer is vague . What amount of absence is considered limited and what reasons will be considered as good reasons?

[secret.simon]

You are quite correct. I've erred. There is no stated or specified limit on a dependents' absence from the UK.

[ILR1980]

You are quite correct. I've erred. There is no stated or specified limit on a dependents' absence from the UK.

Dont blame you because guidance from UKBA is not clear about this specific thing. I found this

Absences from UK during probationary period

There is no specific requirement in the Rules that the entire probationary period must be spent in the United Kingdom. For example, where an applicant has spent a limited period outside of the United Kingdom in connection with his employment, this should not count against him. However, if he has spent the
majority of the period overseas, there may be reason to doubt that all the requirements of the Rules have been met. Each case must be judged on its merits, taking into account reasons for travel, length of absences and whether the applicant and sponsor travelled and lived together during the time spent outside the United Kingdom. These factors will need to be considered against the requirements of the Rules.

[zoyasingh]

Thanks guys for helping me with my problem. Could you also tell me that how can I renew her passport as she is presently in India. I have tried doing online but I can't type her present address in the application as it does not accept the postcode.
Pls help

[geriatrix]

Post your queries about Indian passport in the Other countries forum.

[zoyasingh]

Ok thanks

[noajthan]

Just happened to read forum FAQS (Q2) and began wondering if a daughter aged over 18 is still a dependent - not sure.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/immigr ... -t860.html

[vinny]

Yes, child over 18 is still a dependant, if child continues to satisfy the requirements of the Immigration Rules, Section R-LTRC: Requirements for leave to remain as a child and 298, including must not be leading an independent life, etc.