A dependent or family visa usually lets you join a family member who lives, works or studies abroad. We help with spouse, dependent and family reunion applications, from checking relationship documents to preparing the application.
Who can apply
- Spouses and partners of people who work, study or live abroad
- Children of the main visa holder
- Family members of citizens or permanent residents, under the destination’s family reunion rules
- Parents or other relatives, only where the country offers a route for them
Key requirements
Each country sets its own rules. Depending on your destination and profile, you will usually need:
- Proof of your relationship to the main visa holder, such as a marriage or birth certificate
- The main visa holder’s visa, residence permit or other status, and evidence that the family can be supported
- Details of where you will live in the destination country
- Basic language skills for some countries and routes
- Attested or apostilled documents, where the country asks for them
Documents usually required
- Passports for every applicant
- A marriage certificate, or birth certificates for children
- Copies of the main visa holder’s passport and visa or residence permit
- The main visa holder’s employment contract and payslips, or enrolment letter
- Proof of accommodation, such as a rental agreement
- Bank statements and other financial documents
- A language certificate, where required
The exact checklist depends on your profile and the current embassy, VFS or other official checklist for your destination. Miras confirms it with you at consultation.
How the application works
- Book a consultation. Tell us about your family member abroad, their visa or status, and who is joining them.
- Document assessment. We review relationship, financial and sponsor documents and flag any that need attestation or translation.
- Application submission. We help you prepare the family’s applications together and guide you through biometrics or appointments.
- Visa processing support. Track each application with our guidance until the embassy or immigration authority makes its decision.
Processing time
Processing times vary by country, season and the details of your case, and the embassy or immigration authority sets them, not Miras. We share the current published estimate for your destination at consultation, so you can plan your dates.
How Miras helps
- We explain which family route fits your situation
- We check that names, dates and details match across every document
- We help with attestation and legalisation of marriage and birth certificates
- We can help family members, including children, with passport applications and renewals
- We keep the family’s applications consistent so they support each other
The decision on your visa always rests with the embassy, consulate or immigration authority. Our job is to help you submit a complete, accurate application and keep you informed along the way.