Accompanying Dependent Permit

For those accompanying a work permit holder, they will need to apply for an Accompanying Dependent permit (ADP).

(a) the partner of a worker (whether or not financially dependent on the worker); or (b) any other person who is financially or otherwise dependent for accommodation, maintenance or care on the worker, forms part of the worker’s household and is— (i) a person aged less than 18 years; or (ii) a person aged 18 years or more who is a child or step-child of the worker or the worker’s partner.

The Employer of the work permit holder is required to sponsor the ADP applicants.

Copies of birth certificate(s) of children (if relevant)

Original documents must be available for inspection on request.

(3) The Principal Immigration Officer may refuse an application for an accompanying dependent permit if — (a) it appears likely that, if a permit were issued, the applicant would be or become a substantial charge on public funds because of the person’s medical or healthcare needs or, if under 18 years, educational needs; or (b) the worker’s sponsor does not provide an undertaking in relation to the applicant.

Form 8 Accompanying Dependent Permit

If successful, an adult ADP holder will be able to work without the need for a separate work permit. This work must be a shortage role and included on the Workforce Shortage List (WSL).

For work that is not on the WSL permission must be sought separately by the permit holder from Customs & Immigration.

(8) The period of validity of an accompanying dependent permit must not exceed the period of validity of the permit of the worker in whose household the accompanying dependent lives or is to live and may be extended for the same period as any extension to the period of validity of the relevant work permit.