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Australia

Student visa (subclass 500) — family members

Eligible family members may be included in a student visa application or apply later as subsequent entrants. Declare your family when lodging the original application, even if they are not travelling immediately. Relationship, financial, health and character evidence can be required.

Austria

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Austria. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Azerbaijan

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Azerbaijan. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Belarus

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Belarus. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Belgium

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Belgium. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Brazil

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Brazil. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Bulgaria

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Bulgaria. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Canada

Spouse or common-law partner open work permit

Eligibility is restricted. Qualifying study includes a master’s lasting at least 16 months, doctoral study, or specified eligible and professional programmes. The student must hold a valid study permit. Provide relationship and enrolment evidence; being married to a student does not by itself establish work-permit eligibility.

China

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for China. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Croatia

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Croatia. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Cyprus

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Cyprus. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Czech Republic

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Czech Republic. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Denmark

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Denmark. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Estonia

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Estonia. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Finland

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Finland. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

France

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for France. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Georgia

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Georgia. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Germany

Visa for family reunification

The Foreign Office says family reunification for students is usually considered when the student has a residence permit, the marriage existed when it was granted and the expected stay exceeds one year. The family must be supported without public funds. Apply through the competent German mission and check its full document checklist.

Greece

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Greece. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Hungary

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Hungary. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Iceland

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Iceland. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Indonesia

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Indonesia. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Iran

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Iran. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Ireland

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Ireland. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Italy

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Italy. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Japan

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Japan. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Kazakhstan

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Kazakhstan. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Kyrgyzstan

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Kyrgyzstan. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Latvia

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Latvia. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Liechtenstein

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Liechtenstein. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Lithuania

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Lithuania. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Luxembourg

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Luxembourg. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Malaysia

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Malaysia. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Maldives

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Maldives. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Malta

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Malta. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Mauritius

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Mauritius. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Netherlands

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Netherlands. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

New Zealand

Partner of a Student Work Visa

This route depends on the student’s eligible qualification: level 9 or 10, or specified level 7 or 8 qualifications. Evidence of living together in a genuine and stable relationship is required. The supporting student completes the relevant support form. Check financial, health and character criteria and the current fee on Immigration New Zealand.

Northern Cyprus

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Northern Cyprus. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Norway

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Norway. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Pakistan

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Pakistan. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Philippines

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Philippines. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Poland

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Poland. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Portugal

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Portugal. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Qatar

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Qatar. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Romania

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Romania. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Russia

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Russia. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Saudi Arabia

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Saudi Arabia. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Slovakia

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Slovakia. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Slovenia

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Slovenia. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

South Africa

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for South Africa. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

South Korea

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for South Korea. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Spain

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Spain. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Sri Lanka

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Sri Lanka. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Sweden

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Sweden. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Switzerland

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Switzerland. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Tajikistan

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Tajikistan. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Thailand

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Thailand. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Turkey

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Turkey. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

Turkmenistan

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Turkmenistan. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

United Arab Emirates

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for United Arab Emirates. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

United Kingdom

Student dependant partner

For postgraduate courses starting from 1 January 2024, the qualifying route generally requires a doctorate or research-based higher degree lasting at least nine months. Government-sponsored study lasting more than six months is another qualifying route. A taught master’s does not automatically allow dependants. Check relationship, maintenance and application requirements on GOV.UK.

Ukraine

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Ukraine. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.

United States

F-2 or M-2 dependant visa

A spouse and unmarried minor children may apply for the dependant category corresponding to the student’s F or M visa. Each dependant needs their own Form I-20 from the school and evidence of the relationship. Follow the consular application steps and check the conditions attached to the dependant status before planning work or study.

Uzbekistan

Use the official authority below to find the study and family route for Uzbekistan. This directory does not confirm a spouse’s eligibility, work rights, visa category or current total cost.