TIER 2 DEPENDENT - CHILD VISA FEES

[sahil29]

Hi Experts

Please, can I have your valuable comments and sparing time in this matter.

I am on Tier 2 (General) Visa - over 3 years, which expires in May 2019, so only 10 months left. I am applying for a visa for my 2-month-old daughter as we plan to travel in September 2018.

My question is, if I choose the length of COS (main applicant) as over 3 years, then I have £1402 visa fee, while it will be valid only for 10 months and if I choose less than 3 years, the fee is £ 701.

Please indicate which is the correct answer to this question in my case.

What is the length of the certificate of sponsorship (main applicant) - is it the total length or the remaining length of CoS?

A quick response is much appreciated.

Thanks

[Shah1698]

Hi mate,

I am in same position like yours. I am sorry I don't have an answer for this. But please let me know if you find an answer, I will let you know If I do.

Thanks

[parmrandhawa]

Hi Shah / Sahil,

I am very confused with this question, I am applying for my son's visa.
My CoS was valid for 5 years (till 2021) and at this moment the time remaining is less than 3 years.

Now based on this if I answer more than 3 years it gives me a fee of 928GBP vs if less than 3 is selected the fee drops down to it goes down to 464.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Regards.

[ZGill]

Hello,
Would you be able to confirm how much fee did you end up paying as I am now in the same situation with 7 month left on tier 2 - 5 years visa and my child need to travel before I apply for ILR in August.
Thanks

[sahil29]

Hi
Sorry for the late response that was looking for this question. I applied for the category in less than 3 years and the application was successfully approved . I hope it helps others in the future.
Thank You

[gag285]

Are you sure about this. The dependent's leave is given in line with the main applicant's leave which would mean you pay in accordance with your own category less than 3 or over 3. I know this could save you money if less than 3 years are left on main applicant's visa but is this in line with the rules.