Can partner apply separately?

Hey guys,

Can my wife apply separately for Stage 2 using my endorsement letter ?

Thanks!

Please see Can dependents apply later after I obtain my visa?

Thanks Shreeniwas_lyer!

Just to clarify, can she apply before I have got the visa itself?

I only have an Endorsement Letter now, can she apply separately using only my endorsement letter ?

No, You must have the visa before apply for your partner or apply simultaneously both applications.

How do you know that you must have the visa before she applies? I couldn’t find it written explicitly anywhere

Hi Jamal,

I saw this on the guidelines:

Relationship requirements for a dependent partner on the Global Talent route

  1. GT 19.1. The applicant must be the partner of a person § and one of the following must apply:
  2. (a) P has permission on the Global Talent route; or
  3. (b) P is, at the same time, applying for (and is granted) permission on the Global Talent route; or

Here’s the source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-global-talent#dependants-on-the-global-talent-route

This should mean that the applications CAN be simultaneous.

It doesn’t make sense that main applicant dont have visa and dependent apply for the visa. You can apply both simultaneously.