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Should my husband and I apply for the DTV visa separately or as a dependent spouse?

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Apr 3, 2025

a year ago

Simona ********

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Hi! My husband and I are both eligible for the DTV visa and meet all the requirements. I'm wondering whether it’s easier for one of us to apply first and sponsor the other as a spouse, or if we should apply separately. Also, I haven’t been able to find any information on the spouse visa fee. If anyone has gone through this process, I’d really appreciate any advice! Thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The inquiry discusses whether it's better for a couple eligible for the DTV visa to apply separately or have one sponsor the other as a spouse. Comments suggest that applying separately may be beneficial to avoid potential complications with in-country extensions. It’s noted that the visa fees are the same for both approaches, however, the primary applicant must apply first for the spouse to use their visa number in the application.

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Ron ******

Two seperate, based on medical tourism might be best bet

a year ago

Luit *****************

When you both comply with requirements it might be better to apply independant.

In case the both of you don't always leave and enter the country at the same time, the dependant cannot get an in country extension when the other not gets an in country extension.

Not a big issue, but in some cases it can cause problems

a year ago

John **********

Every applicant pays the same fee

a year ago

Lee-Ann *******

Spouse needs your visa number to be able to apply, so primary visa applies first, spouse second, price and

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0k requirements are same for both

a year ago

Greg ********

The visa fee is the same. where you would save if primary and dependent is if you are applying for soft power is on the gym, cookery school fees etc

a year ago