The Parent of a Child Student Visa enables one parent to enter or remain in the United Kingdom to assist with the care of their child or children enrolled in an independent, fee-based school.
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The Parent of a Child Student visa, formerly called the Parent of a Tier 4 Child visa. It is a short-term visa that allows one parent to accompany their child to the UK. The child must be enrolled in an independent school in the UK between the ages of 4 and 11 and have a UK child student visa.
Holders of a Parent of a Child Student visa are permitted to remain in the UK for the same amount of time as their child. The Child Student visa holder’s parents are authorised to stay in the UK until the child’s visa expires or the child turns twelve, whichever comes first.
To qualify for this category, you have to fulfil the following requirements.
The specific conditions that you must meet will differ based on your individual situation. For professional guidance, you should see an immigration lawyer.
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With the following exceptions: you must possess £1,560 per month for your entire intended stay in the UK, up to a maximum of 9 months; additionally, you must possess £625 per month, up to a maximum of 9 months, for any child other than the Child Student who will be dependent upon you while you are in the UK.
For your Parent of a Child Student Visa application, the funds must have been held for a minimum of 28 days in a row, ending no later than 31 days prior to the application date.
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.
You will only need to meet the financial requirement if the Child Student meets the requirement that is relevant to their application, especially if you are applying for entry clearance or leave to remain with them and neither of you has lived in the UK for more than 12 months.
Follow the following steps to qualify for a UK School Visa for Parents:
Along with the application you have to submit the following documents:
The parent of a child school visa costs £637. The healthcare surcharge must also be paid in order to complete your online application. The annual cost is around £1,035. Doing so will allow you to access the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).
You pay the extra surcharge when you apply for your visa online.
It typically takes 8 weeks to acquire a decision on your visa after you apply online, verify your identity, and submit all of your documents.
You might be able to pay to get an answer faster. Also, you are allowed to remain in the UK until a decision is made, provided that you applied before your previous visa expired.
You are not permitted to travel outside of the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man until you receive a decision. Doing so will result in the withdrawal of your application.
As long as you and the child student continue to meet the requirements, you are able to extend the visa. You have to request an extension before your visa expires, and you may remain in the UK until a decision is made.
If your visa is extended, you are allowed to remain in the UK until either your child’s 12th birthday or the expiration of their current visa.
To extend the visa, you must pay:
You need to apply online. You will need to schedule a visit to a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) service point in order to submit your application.
You have to bring your fingerprints and a photo with you to the meeting, but there is no charge for this.
Your supporting documentation must also be submitted. You can:
After starting your application, you can save it and finish it later.
You will be notified if your application is more complex and requires additional time to process. This could happen if:
If you need to modify or cancel your application, contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
For changes to your application after submission, reach out to UKVI directly. If you decide to withdraw your application, you can request this through UKVI. Please note, your application fee will only be refunded if the processing of your application has not yet begun.
Holding a Parent of a Child student visa allows you to accompany and look after your child in the UK, as well as engage in voluntary work if you so decide.
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Speak with one of our immigration solicitors by calling us at 02033939272 or using our online form. We will guide you to UK parent visa requirements and the application process.
