Dependant Support
Welcome to the Student Immigration & Compliance team, part of Student Experience at Warwick.
As you indicated in your CAS request that you may be bringing dependants to the UK during your studies, we are providing additional guidance and support tailored to your needs.
We understand that adjusting to life in a new country can be challenging, and we are committed to ensuring a smooth transition for you and your family. Warwick offers a range of support services specifically designed to assist our international students and their families.
Dependant visa holders have paid the Immigration Health Surcharge and so have free access to the National Health Service. They can either register in the University Health Centre (if you live on or near campus), or any local General Practitioner (doctor).
For those of you with families, we understand the importance of childcare and schooling. Our Student Union Advice Centre is happy to help you navigate childcare options and accessing schooling for your children.
Our Art Centre has a calendar of events which are suitable for the local community including those with young children. Check out the offers and pop in for an arts and craft event! This is a good opportunity to make friend with local residents and other students with family.
Our Students Union Advisors provides information and support on family accommodation, especially if you face issues with landlords, need help navigating right-to-rent checks, or have a problem with council tax concerns.
We understand that settling into a new country involves more than just academics. That's why we provide practical information on banking, shopping, and day-to-day life in the UK. This knowledge is relevant not only for you but also for your dependents.
- Open a UK Bank Account
- This useful resource covers things like British mentality, UK restaurant, culture, advice on UK stores and online shopping, UK weather, national holidays in the UK and popular landmarks to visit! You can also find the same resource translated in Chinese, and in Russian. These were created by international students for international students as part of a research project.
- Read about our current students' Thriving in the UK with Your Family: A Guide for Warwick International Students, My favourite spots to eat and drink on campus and Eating Places on Campus
Our team is here to guide you through visa processes, including any questions about work permission, type of work you can do, and any issues you might experience, throughout your course, up till 6 months after your graduation.
Dependent visa holders are permitted to work in the UK (please check your visa/BRP for confirmation). Many students and their dependants explore temporary and seasonal work opportunities via Unitemps, the University’s temporary job agency.
There are also other ways and information that is relevant to working in the UK, for example: