You can add a partner and any children, also called ‘dependants’, to your application.
Once you've submitted your application, you'll receive an automated email confirming your application has been successful.
Applying for a partner
Your partner must live with you at the same address to include them as a dependant on your application.
They must have a valid National Insurance (NI) number to apply for a UK GHIC online.
If your partner does not have a valid NI number, send the details of your application to our helpdesk using our online form.
Applying for a child
Children must be under age 18 at the time of the application and live with you.
You can use the online portal to apply for a dependant UK GHIC for your foster child.
Adding a dependant
To add a dependant to your existing UK GHIC application, send the details to our helpdesk and include your dependants:
- full name
- date of birth
- UK address
- moving date of when they moved to that address
- nationality
- relationship to you
- NI number, if applicable
Their entitlement will expire on the same day as the main applicant.
Other applications
Send the details of the application to our helpdesk if you're applying for a:
- child who lives in a residential care home under the care of a local authority
- pupil who lives in a boarding school