Domestic workers
Bringing your family
This page explains whether you can bring your family members (known as 'dependants') to the UK if you are in the UK or planning to come to the UK as a domestic worker.
Your dependants are your husband, wife, civil partner, same-sex partner or unmarried partner, and your children aged under 18.
If we give someone permission to enter or stay in the UK as your dependant, they will have permission to stay here for the same length of time as you have. They will be able to work while they are in the UK, but their employment must not be necessary to support you or any other dependant.
If your dependants are outside the UK
Your dependants can apply to come with you to the UK or join you here.
The Applying for a visa page contains more information.
If your dependants are inside the UK
If you apply to extend your stay in the UK, your dependants can also apply to extend their stay.
The Extending your stay page contains more information.
Can my dependants apply in their own right?
If they want to, your dependants can apply for permission in their own right (not as your dependants). They will need to meet the requirements of the immigration categories under which they are applying.
Their applications will be considered separately to yours. We cannot guarantee that all applications will be successful or that you will all be given permission to enter, remain or settle for the same length of time.