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Skip to content The Parent of a Child Student Visa allows one parent to come to or stay in the UK and Ireland to support their child who is studying at a private, fee-paying school.
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The Parent of a Child Student Visa in the UK is a visa that allows one parent to stay in the UK to support their child, who is studying at an independent, fee-paying school. This visa is specifically for parents of children aged 12 or younger who hold a Child Student Visa. It enables the parent to live in the UK to care for and provide support to their child throughout their education.
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The Parent of a Child Student Visa is available for parents whose children already have, or are applying for, a student visa to study in the UK. If you’re from a certain country, you may need this visa to enter the UK.
Since January 1, 2021, parents and children who are citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland must have a visa to study in the UK if their stay will be longer than six months. They may also need to apply through the UK’s points-based immigration system.
To be eligible for a Parent of a Child Student visa, you must meet the following requirements set out by UK Visas & Immigration:
These requirements may be different for you based on your situation. For professional guidance, you should see an immigration lawyer. Dial 02033844389.
You are required to possess £1,560 for every month of your anticipated stay in the UK, up to a maximum of 9 months, plus £625 for every month of your anticipated stay, up to a maximum of 9 months, for any child other than the Child Student who will be in your care while in the UK, with the exceptions listed below.
Your Parent of a Child Student Visa application must be submitted no later than 31 days after the last day of possession of the funds, which must have been held for a minimum of 28 consecutive days.
If you have been in the UK for more than 12 months with permission, you will be considered to have met the financial criterion for a Parent of a Child Student Visa and will not be required to produce finances when applying for permission to stay.
If you and the child student are applying together for entry clearance or leave to remain and have both lived in the UK for less than 12 months, you will meet the financial requirement if the child student meets the financial requirement for their application.
When applying, you must submit certain documents. Here are the necessary documents:
With a Parent of a Child Student visa, you can’t do the following in the UK:
The basic fee to apply for this visa is £637. This amount has to be paid and can’t be returned if the application is turned down.
Every year, you have to pay £1,035 for health care. With this Immigration Health Surcharge, visa holders can access the National Health Service, just like permanent residents, for as long as their visa is valid. When applying for a visa, this fee must be paid in full.
Parent of a Child Student Visas for the UK typically take three weeks to process. You should apply earlier because if there are a lot of applications at that time, it could take longer (six to seven weeks) to get a decision on your visa.
Apply at least three months before your planned trip to the UK if you are applying from outside the country.
From within the UK, you must apply at least 4 weeks before your visa ends if you want to extend it or switch it to a Parent of a Child Student Visa.
You can apply up to six months before the date you want to travel.
A Parent of a Child Student Visa typically has a validity period of 6 to 12 months. You are eligible for a 12-month visa extension until your child reaches the age of 12. Unfortunately, there is no way to extend your visa and you will only be granted a shorter one if:
You and the child student can apply for a visa extension if you both continue to meet the conditions. You are allowed to remain in the UK until you receive a decision regarding your extension application, which must be submitted before the visa expires.
If you get a visa extension, you can stay in the UK until either your child’s visa runs out or they turn 12.
Our team of immigration solicitors specializes in all types of Parent of a Child Student Visa UK. Additionally, our lawyers are experts in guiding parents through the complex rules and requirements set by the Home Office. They understand the immigration options available to parents of child students and are here to make the process easier for you.
We take pride in our proactive and friendly approach, focusing on understanding and meeting each client’s needs. Our team is dedicated to providing reliable immigration advice in a warm and supportive environment for parents of child students.
