Can I apply for jobs in the UK on a dependent visa?

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:

In-demand jobs	Annual average salary
Business Analyst	£42,000
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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Most in-demand jobs in the UK
 

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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