As of the latest UK student visa regulations, bringing your spouse (dependant) on a UK student visa has changed.

Key Update (2024):
- Only postgraduate research students (for example, PhD or other research-based higher degree students) can bring dependants (spouse/children) to the UK.
- Taught postgraduate (such as Master’s) and undergraduate students are generally NOT eligible to bring dependants unless their course started before January 2024.

Who qualifies to bring dependants?
- You must be a full-time student sponsored by a higher education provider on a doctoral level or research-based postgraduate course (lasting 9 months or more).
- If you are sponsored by the government for a course of 6 months or more, you may also be eligible.

What does this mean for you?
- If you are applying for a Master’s (taught) or undergraduate course starting in or after January 2024, you cannot bring your spouse as a dependant.
- If you are applying for a PhD, Doctorate, or research-based Master’s, you can bring your spouse and children.

Need advice?
If you’d like to discuss your options or clarify your eligibility, please let us know your course type and start date. Pollster Education can guide you on the latest UK immigration rules and help you explore alternative pathways if needed.

Contact us:
- Visit us at: 8, Alankar Building, 1st Floor, Balaram Street, Above Bank of India, Grant Road (E), Mumbai.
- Call: +91 9324480791
- Email: info@pollstereducation.com

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