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Child Relative (Sponsors with Protection) Visa (Appendix CRP)
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Child Relative (Sponsors with Protection) Visa (Appendix CRP)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

2–3 months

Estimated Cost

From GBP £1,859

Other charges may apply

Stay Duration

Matches sponsor's permission (up to 33 months)

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Cost of Living
2% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary£31,000
Quality of Life
174/200
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Overview

Family / Temporary

The Child Relative (Sponsors with Protection) visa lets children under 18 join a close non-parent relative — grandparent, sibling, step-parent, aunt, or uncle — who holds refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK. Serious and compelling family circumstances must be demonstrated.

Permission is granted in line with the sponsor's leave, up to 33 months (entry clearance) or 30 months (in-country). It is renewable while the sponsor holds protection status, and settlement is possible once the sponsor is settled. Fee waivers are available for destitute applicants.

This visa is ideal for refugee-sponsored children who have no parent able to care for them and need to join a protected close relative in the UK.

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Cost Breakdown

Out of Country FeeGBP £452
In-Country FeeGBP £1,407
IHS per yearGBP £776
recurring
TotalGBP £1,859

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must be under 18 years old.

Sponsor must have protection status (refugee or humanitarian) in the UK.

Sponsor must be a close relative (grandparent, sibling, step-parent, aunt, or uncle).

Serious and compelling family considerations must exist.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Proof of relationship to sponsor.

Evidence of sponsor's protection status.

Evidence of serious and compelling circumstances.

Parental consent documents.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows family reunification for children of refugees.
  • Fee waivers available for destitute applicants.

Worth Knowing

  • High evidentiary burden for 'serious and compelling' criteria.
  • Dependent on the sponsor's ongoing protection status.
  • Not a direct route to permanent residence.
  • Applicant aged 18 or over.
  • Sponsor has already obtained settlement (ILR).
  • Failure to prove serious and compelling circumstances.

Application Process

1

Submit online application.

2

Pay fees or apply for fee waiver.

3

Provide biometrics.

4

Await decision based on sponsor's status.

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