Bringing your child closer, one visa at a time! With the Child Dependant Visa UK, ensure your child can join you in the UK seamlessly. Secure their future while you create yours.
Reach out to our immigration lawyers at 02033844389 for a free phone consultation, or fill out our enquiry form to discuss your Child Dependant Visa UK application.
Children under 18 may apply for a child dependent visa UK if their parents are already in the UK or in the process of moving there. The type of application depends on the parents’ status. If the parents are settled or planning to settle in the UK, the child may be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE). If one parent has or is applying for permission to stay as a partner of a British citizen or settled person, the child may also qualify for permission to stay.
Different rules apply if the parent is in the UK temporarily. For example, the children of Skilled Workers must follow specific steps outlined below.
The following conditions must be met in order for a child who was born in the UK when one or more of their parents were residents to be eligible to apply for a dependant visa:
If all of these requirements are satisfied, the child will be granted the same residency authorisation as their parent or parents.
Applying for a Child Dependent Visa UK requires knowledge of the immigration status of the child’s parent(s) if the child is under the age of 18. The child must be in the UK at the time of application if they are over the age of 18, and they must have had their leave to remain in the UK granted while they were still a minors.
If a child’s parents are not citizens of the United Kingdom, they must apply for a visa or seek to extend their status in order for the child to remain in the country.
Anyone over the age of 18 who was born outside the UK can apply, but they must have had their permission to remain in the UK granted when they were a kid.
For the Dependent Child Visa UK, there are some exemptions and conditions. For more information, you can contact our UK Immigration Solicitors at 02033844389.
Minimum financial requirements for the settled person (also known as the parent based in the UK) are dictated by immigration rules. The amount needed to be submitted varies according to the type of visa being sought and is calculated using the salary of the individual who has already settled.
The candidate must provide:
Bank statements, pay stubs, or self-assessment tax returns are common examples of the kinds of documents that can serve as proof.
Call 02033844389 to speak with our immigration lawyer specialising in immigration cases and learn the financial requirements for a settled person based on your visa type.
This list is not all-inclusive, but here are some of the documents needed to apply Child Dependent Visa UK:
Certified translations of all papers are required if they are not in English or Welsh.
The application process for a child dependent visa can be complicated, as it is dependent on the immigration status of the parents and the child’s current residence.
If both parents are asking for entry to the UK, and the parent is seeking to enter as the partner of one of the following:
They must complete the Appendix FM online form. If the parent is applying to enter the UK for a different reason, they must submit both the online application form and the Appendix 1 paper form.
If the child is applying independently of a parent and that parent has ILR or is a partner on a five- or ten-year route settlement, the child must fill out the Appendix FM online form. They are required to complete both the online application and the paper form in Appendix 1 if they are in the UK on any other type of permit.
The application must be submitted online if the minor is already a resident of the United Kingdom.
Appointments are required at Visa Application Centres for children applying from outside the UK; they must have their completed application form and any supporting documents requested.
Feeling confused about your application options? To discuss your alternatives with an immigration lawyer from UK Immigration Solicitors, call 02033844389.
The cost of applying for a UK visa depends on the specific category. As of 2025, the fees are:
Additional Costs:
Applicants must also pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) for access to the NHS. The exact amount varies based on the visa type and location of the application.
Since Child Dependent Visas can be costly, applicants may request a fee waiver if they:
For expert guidance on visa waivers, speak with UK Immigration Solicitors at 02033844389.
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In addition to offering immigration services, our immigration lawyers assist individuals from around the world to obtain Child dependent Visa UK.
In order to obtain a UK Child Dependent Visa UK, our immigration lawyers can be of assistance to you in assessing the merits of the application, overcoming challenges, assisting in preparing the application, or representing you in challenging a decision to refuse an application.
Having a proactive approach to understanding and meeting the needs of our clients is something we take pride in. Our team is committed to providing clients with clear and reliable immigration advice within a professional and friendly environment.
By now you would have realised that when it comes to Child dependent visa applications, we are the go-to experts.
Most of the time, a child needs a visa in order to live in the UK. For instance, if their parent is a foreign national working or studying in the country, the child may need a Child Dependant Visa.
Yes. An additional requirement for a Child Dependent Visa is the ability to include stepchildren; however, the applicant or their partner must demonstrate legal responsibility for the well-being of the child and obtain permission to reside in the UK from the child’s other biological parent.
If the custody arrangements are not clearly demonstrated, the Home Office may reject the application because they do not want to disrupt any existing family unit.
A dependent child is typically defined as a person under the age of eighteen. Even though they were granted permission to be in the UK while they were minors, they may be over 18 if they are not married or in a civil partnership and they are financially reliant on the parents.
When applying for a British visa, applicants from the following countries are required to produce confirmation of a negative tuberculosis test: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Cameroon, China, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dijbouti, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Liberie, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Soloman Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Tajikstan, Tanzania, Togo, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe. This must be included with the initial visa application by the parent(s) from these countries.
The fee changes based on the parent’s visa type and whether the application is made from inside or outside the UK. For instance, if you are applying for a family visa from a country other than the UK, the charge for a dependent is £1,846. Biometrics and optional priority services incur additional expenses in addition to the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).
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