Importance of Tenancy agreement for Tier 1 dependent.

[datla]

Can some one please shed some light on the importance of having a tenancy agreement when you file visa for your spouse for a Tier 1 General migrant ?

I'm currently living in a shared accommodation for which I don't have any documentation and if at all if it's mandatory I've to rent a house just for documentation as I'm not sure when she may come over.

Please help!

Cheers,
Raja

[shahid2000]

Can some one please shed some light on the importance of having a tenancy agreement when you file visa for your spouse for a Tier 1 General migrant ?

I'm currently living in a shared accommodation for which I don't have any documentation and if at all if it's mandatory I've to rent a house just for documentation as I'm not sure when she may come over.

Please help!

Cheers,
Raja

I may not be up to date on this but it used to be quite important a couple of years back when i applied. Basically you have to show that you have a place which is "suitable" for dep and yourself to live in. Spouse and partners can share a single room wheras for anyone else you will have to show a separate room. Sorry this is all from memory.

[loveworld]

I personally think it is important that you must have docs to prove that your wife or partner is living with you in same address.

6 cohabitation Docs from 3 sources, Electric bills, water bills and council tax bills, all in joint names is ok

[datla]

Thanks for your response. She is not living with me at the moment. She is back home in India and never visited this country yet.

[loveworld]

In that case only your name docs required