India•AsiaX Visa (Dependent Visa)
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
70 USD
Stay Duration
Varies
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Dependent visa for spouse, children, and parents of Employment, Business, Student, and Research visa holders. Coterminous with principal visa holder.
The X Visa (Dependent Visa) is issued to family members (spouse, children, parents) accompanying or joining a principal visa holder on Employment, Business, Student, or Research visa.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Passport photos
4x6cm recent photographs
Relationship proof
Marriage certificate or birth certificate proving relationship
Principal's visa copy
Copy of principal visa holder's valid visa
Character certificate
Police clearance
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Advantages
- Allows family to accompany worker/student
- Tied to principal visa validity
- Extendable up to 5 years total
- Spouse and children both eligible
- Fewer restrictions than principal visa for activities
Considerations
- Dependent on principal visa holder
- Cannot work unless separately authorized
- Visa expires when principal visa expires
- Subject to same security checks
Application Process
Principal visa holder applies first
Primary applicant must obtain Employment, Business, Student, or Research visa
Dependent applies at embassy
Submit dependent visa application with principal's visa details
Provide relationship proof
Submit marriage certificate, birth certificate, or adoption papers
Character certificate
Police clearance for dependent
Obtain X visa
Receive dependent visa coterminous with principal
Application Forms
Dependent (X) Visa Application Form
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