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Dependant restrictions extended to research masters
Home Office widens dependant restrictions to include most taught research masters courses.
Effective date
1 Oct 2026
Announced
15 Jun 2026
Impact
International students
Previous rule
Dependants restricted only for taught masters shorter than 9 months.
New rule
Dependants restricted for taught and non-doctoral research masters programmes.
Summary of Regulation
Following the January 2024 restrictions on dependants for taught masters, the Home Office is extending the restriction to selected research masters programmes. PhD candidates remain able to bring dependants.
Implications & Other Details
Effective for CAS assigned from 1 October 2026.
PhD, research doctorate and government-sponsored students exempt.
Existing dependants can extend in line with the main applicant.
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Home Office · reviewed by Radar Editorial
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