Studying abroad can be a major life-changing experience, but for married students and parents, choosing a country that allows dependants can make it easier to keep families together.
Immigration rules vary widely between countries. Some destinations allow eligible international students to bring their spouses and children through dependant visas or residence permits, while others impose significant restrictions.
Here are 14 destinations where eligible international students may be able to study abroad with their families:
1. Australia – Eligible students can bring their spouse and children. Depending on the level of study, spouses may also receive work rights.
2. Canada – Eligible international students can apply to bring their spouse or children. In certain cases, spouses may qualify for an open work permit.
3. China – Spouses, children and other eligible family members can join foreign students under relevant S1 or S2 visa arrangements, depending on the length of stay.
4. Germany – International students may apply for family reunification, subject to requirements involving finances, accommodation, relationship documentation and other conditions.
5. Hong Kong – Eligible full-time students enrolled in local degree programmes may bring their spouse and children under 18. Dependants can study but generally need permission to work.
6. New Zealand – Depending on the student's programme and visa, spouses and children may qualify for visas allowing them to live in the country, with some partners eligible for work rights.
7. Finland – International students can apply for residence permits for eligible family members, provided requirements such as financial support and accommodation are met.
8. Sweden – Students can apply for residence permits for spouses and children under 18. Eligible family members may also have work rights when certain conditions are met.
9. Netherlands – Students may sponsor eligible partners and minor children, although financial requirements apply and a dependant's right to work is not automatic.
10. United Kingdom – Rules are considerably stricter. Since January 2024, most international students cannot bring dependants. Exceptions mainly cover doctoral and certain research-based higher-degree students, as well as some fully government-funded students.
11. United States – F-1 students can generally bring their spouse and unmarried children under 21 on F-2 visas. However, F-2 spouses are not permitted to work.
12. Singapore – Bringing dependants is more restricted for international students, particularly those studying undergraduate and most postgraduate programmes. Alternative visa arrangements may be required.
13. Malaysia – Certain international students, particularly those pursuing master's or PhD programmes, may bring eligible family members through a Dependant Pass.
14. Denmark – Eligible international students can bring their spouse and children through residence permits. Dependants granted the appropriate permits may also be allowed to work full-time.
Students planning to relocate with their families should carefully check the latest immigration requirements before applying. Rules can depend on the student's course, visa type, length of study, financial situation and family relationship.
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