This type of visa, which gives legal rights to your spouse, partner, child or dependant to join you in another country to visit, live and even work and have your children attend school (which depending on the country is often free). For example, those already with a work visa or student visa are oftentimes allowed to bring a dependant/child or spouse/partner with them during their studies or employment with an approved application. If you are currently holding a visa and want to sponsor your family to visit you as a tourist, or to come and live with you, you are eligible to apply for a spouse/partner or child/dependant visa through various routes.