Yes, you can apply for jobs in the UK on a dependent visa. However, you are not allowed to be employed either as a professional sportsperson or doctor in training. On a dependent visa, your spouse can also access employment opportunities in the UK. The duration of your stay on a dependent visa depends on your sponsor’s visa duration. As of September 2024, around 86,940 family-related visas were issued by the UK government which is a 7% increase from previous year. There are approximately 2 million job vacancies in the UK in 2024.
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Top 10 in-demand jobs to apply on a dependent visa in the UK
The table below has the lists of top in-demand jobs in the UK with the annual average salary:
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In-demand jobs |
Annual average salary |
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Business Analyst |
£42,000 |
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Sales Assistant |
£16,977 |
|
Health Services and Residential Care |
£21,000 - £30,000 |
|
Programmers and Software Developers |
£26,000 |
|
Cyber Security Specialists |
£25,000 |
|
Operations Manager |
£42,500 |
|
Customer Service Advisor |
£18,801 |
|
Graphic Designers |
£18,800 |
|
Physical Scientists |
£29,000 |
|
Architects |
£28,000 |
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Ways to settle in the UK
Dependent visa holders in the UK planning for long term residence in the country can apply for the UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). It is the most popular pathways to the UK which offers permanent residency to the individuals who lived for at least 5 years in the country. The UK ILR permits you the right to start a business, study courses, or work in any profession. You can study or work in the UK indefinitely without any restrictions.
Requirements of UK ILR
The following are the eligibility requirements to apply for the UK ILR:
- A clean criminal record certificate
- Proof of English Language proficiency in B1, B2, C1 or C2 level
- Must have pass the Life in the UK test
- Must have been living continuously for 5 years in the UK
- Must not spent 180 days outside the UK in a 12-month period
The following are the documents required to apply for the UK ILR:
- A valid and original passport
- Two photographs taken recently
- Birth or adoption certificates
- Proof of immigration status
- Details of time spent outside the UK
- Evidence of financial stability
Steps to apply for the UK ILR
The following are the steps to apply for the UK ILR:
Step 1: Check your eligibility for UK ILR
Step 2: Gather all the required documents
Step 3: Complete the online application form
Step 4: Pay the application fee
Step 5: Book the biometric appointment
Step 6: Attend the appointment and submit the documents
Step 7: Wait for the UK ILR
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