For more details on the eligibility and benefits associated with dependents, please refer to Section III.21 (page 15) and Annex A-05 of the United Nations Conditions of Service for UN Volunteers (<https://explore.unv.org/cos?display=iframe>).

Navigate to [https://app.unv.org/](https://app-qa.unv.org/)

Go to "Assignments" tab\
Open your serving assignment

It will bring you to the "Assignment details" page 

Under "Related actions" on the right side

Click "Add/Review dependent information"

A pop up screen  to "Add/review dependent"

Click "Add dependent" button if you want to add depedent

Enter dependent "First name"

Enter dependent "Last name"

Select dependent "Relationship" = Child, Spouse or Common Law Spouse

Select dependent "Gender"

Select dependent "Date of birth"

Select dependent "Marital status"

Then click "Next" and "Complete" to submit the dependents for UNV review.

Recognized primary dependents are immediate family members meeting one of the following criteria:

- Spouse or partner: UNV will recognize only one spouse or partner, including those who are part of a recognized partnership or union.
- Children: children are defined as biological children, adopted children, and stepchildren, who are not married or not in a recognized partnership or union, and are under the age of 21 at the date of the Commencement of Service.

Dependents already claimed by another UN personnel member cannot also be claimed by a UN Volunteer for purposes of receiving dependency-based benefits and entitlements.

Click "Add file" to upload supporting document

Multiple files can be uploaded if necessary

**Required supporting document for Child**: upload Birth certificate or Adoption certificate \
In case of new born baby, a hospital birth certificate is not considered as a legal document as a substitute for a registered birth certificate issued by civil authorities. while it may serve as initial proof of birth, it must be submitted to the civil registry to obtain an official document required for legal and administrative purposes.

**Required supporting document for Spouse:** Marriage certificate

**Required supporting document for Common Law spouse:** upload proof of a civil union or partnership recognised by the competent authority under which this union has been established as per Conditions of Service Section IV.3.

After the dependents are submitted for UNV review, you can view the dependent information and the dependent status from the related action "Add/Review dependent information". \
You shall be informed about the dependent review feedback.

I want to modify my dependent(s) information

**Approved PFU (Primary Family Unit)**

You cannot modify dependent(s) already approved by UNV. Changes to the Personal Family Unit (PFU) are permitted during an assignment only under specific circumstances. \
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For details, please refer to Section IV.6 (page 19) of the United Nations Conditions of Service for UN Volunteers (<https://explore.unv.org/cos?display=iframe>). \
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If one of these criteria applies, kindly contact [[support@unv.org]].

**Request rejected by UNV**

If UNV has denied your request to recognize a dependent and you want to submit another dependent's information, please email us at [support@unv.org](mailto:support@unv.org)

**Request returned by UNV**

If UNV has sent back your dependent's information, please review the "**Resubmit dependents**" task on your profile's dashboard as soon as possible. UNV can only review your dependent(s) request after you confirm or submit them.

Here is the [step by step guide how to re-submit dependent](https://scribehow.com/shared/Candidate_Re-submit_dependents_task__IbVGoJFITSOb51SLceu5NQ?referrer=documents).

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This step-by-step guide is designed to assist UN Volunteers in managing their dependent's information. It provides instructions on how to request the recognition of new dependents or update the information of existing dependents, in line with UNV policies.

Volunteer: Can I make changes to my dependents' information?

I want to add new dependent(s)

I want to modify my dependent(s) information