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Parent of a Child Student Visa
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Parent of a Child Student Visa

Residency Pathway

At a Glance

Processing Time

3 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

From GBP £726

Other charges may apply

Stay Duration

Until child turns 12 or visa expires

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

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

For the parent of a child attending an independent fee-paying day school in the UK under a Child Student visa.

The UK Parent of a Child Student visa lets a parent live in the UK alongside their child who holds a Child Student visa at an independent fee-paying school. The child must be aged 4-11, and only one parent may hold this visa — the other must remain abroad.

Stay matches the child's visa, ending when the child turns 12. The visa is renewable for up to 8 years total. Applicants need £14,040 in savings (£1,560/month for 9 months). There is no work permission, no path to settlement, and no dependents other than siblings on Child Student visas.

This visa is ideal for sole-care parents who want to accompany a young child attending an independent UK school without seeking work or settlement.

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Cost Breakdown

Application FeeGBP £726
Immigration Health Surcharge (per year)GBP £1,035
recurring
TotalGBP £726

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Parent of a child aged 4-11

Child must hold a Child Student visa

Must be the sole parent accompanying the child

Must maintain a main home outside the UK

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Savings

14,040 GBP

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Evidence of child's enrollment

Proof of funds

Evidence of main home outside UK

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows parents to care for young children in the UK
  • Straightforward qualification criteria

Worth Knowing

  • No work rights
  • No path to settlement
  • Must maintain a home outside the UK
  • Child is 12 or older
  • Not the sole parent
  • Intention to settle in the UK

Application Process

1

Confirm child's school status

2

Apply online

3

Pay fees

4

Attend biometric appointment

Application Forms

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