Parent of a Child Student Visa

How can I accompany my child on their studies in the UK?

If your child is aged between 4 and 11 years and studying at an independent school in the UK, you can apply for a Parent of a Child Student visa to accompany them.

What are the requirements for a Parent of a Child Student visa?

In order to qualify for a Parent of a Child Student visa, you must demonstrate that:

• You are aged 18 or over on the date of application;
• You are the parent of a child who has, or is at the same time applying for, status as a Child Student;
• Your child’s other parent must not be in the UK or seeking to come to the UK;
• Your child is aged between 4 and 11 years on the date of application;
• You intend to live with your child during their stay in the UK;
• You do not intend to make the UK your main home and you have sufficient funds to maintain your main home outside of the UK; and
• You have additional, sufficient funds available for maintaining you and your child in the UK.

Where can I apply for the visa?

An initial Parent of a Child Student application must usually be made from outside the UK. An application can, however, be made from within the UK if you are lawfully present in the UK with leave other than as a visitor, short-term student or outside of the immigration rules.

How long can I stay in the UK?

If successful, you will be granted this visa for a period which ends at the same time as your child’s Child Student visa or on the date your child reaches the age of 12, whichever is the sooner.

It is not possible to apply for settlement in the UK under this route.

For more information about us and our personal immigration services, please contact a member of the team who can answer any questions and guide you through the process.