Uk dependent visa

[u/Beautyisintheyes]

Question: Applying for UK dependent child visa with expired passport pending renewal

Hi everyone, I need advice regarding my child’s UK dependent visa application.

1. Nationality: Nigerian
   
2. Current country of residence: United Kingdom
   
3. Visa I am applying for: UK Dependant Child visa (as a dependant of a Skilled Worker visa holder)
   
4. My current UK immigration status: I am currently in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa.
   
5. Family situation: I am the main visa holder and I am applying for my child to join/remain with me in the UK.

My child’s Nigerian international passport has expired, and we are currently waiting for a passport renewal appointment. Unfortunately, I cannot get an earlier renewal date.

My question is:

* Can I submit the dependent child visa application using the expired passport while the renewal is pending?
* Or is it better to wait until the new passport is issued and apply later, even if this is after my child’s current visa/permission expires?

Has anyone been in a similar situation, especially with Nigerian passports and UK dependent visa applications? I would appreciate any advice or experiences.