PARENT OF A CHILD VISA

The Parent of a Child Visa allows a parent to live in the UK to care for their child if the child is already residing in the UK and meets one of the following criteria:

• In the UK with pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
• British or Irish citizen.
• Settled in the UK (e.g., holds indefinite leave to remain or settled status).

How to Apply for a Parent of a British Child Visa UK

As a parent of a British child, you have the opportunity to apply for a UK visa that would grant you direct access and enable you to provide care for your qualifying child in the UK. The Immigration Rules established in Appendix FM stipulate that the applicant must be the biological parent of a qualifying child and not in a partnership with the child’s other parent.

Firstly, it’s important to understand that there are different types of visas available depending on your circumstances. If you are the parent of a British child who is under the age of 18 and you are not currently living with them in the UK, you may be eligible for a Parent of a Child visa. The visa will allow you to stay in the UK for up to 2.5 years and can be extended for a further 2.5 years. After 5 years, you may be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR).

Eligibility Criteria for Parent of a British Child Visa UK

To be eligible for the visa, you must meet certain requirements, such as proving your relationship to the child, providing evidence of adequate financial support, and passing an English language test.

The application process can take several months and involves gathering lots of supporting documentation. It’s essential to ensure that your application is complete and accurate. Any mistakes or omissions could lead to your application being rejected, so it’s important to seek professional advice if you’re unsure about any aspect of the process.

Services for parent of a child visa UK

Looking to navigate the complexities of parent of a child visa? Our highly skilled team of immigration lawyers specializes in providing bespoke legal guidance and representation to help you succeed with all aspects of your application. From entry clearance to switching and extension, and even securing indefinite leave to remain as a parent of a child, we can provide unparalleled support for all types of parent of a child visa. Get in touch today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your immigration goals. We can make following applications:

1. Entry clearance as a parent of a British child
2. Switching into parent of a British child visa
3. Extension of a parent of a British child visa
4. ILR as a parent of a British child

In conclusion, if you’re a parent of a British child and you want to live in the UK, applying for a Parent of a British Child visa may be the right option for you. It can be a complex process, but with the right support, it can be a rewarding and successful experience. You can book an appointment with our immigration lawyers regarding your application as a parent of a British child.

What is a qualifying child? status of the child?

To obtain a Parent of a British Child Visa entry into the UK, it is essential that your child currently resides in the UK and meets one of the following criteria:

• Holds UK citizenship as a British or Irish national
• Possesses indefinite leave to remain, permanent residence, or settled status in the UK
• Carries pre-settled status under Appendix EU

To apply for the Parent of a Child visa route, it is mandatory that your child is physically present in the UK while submitting the application. Moreover, it is essential that you have an intention of settling down in the UK with your child. It is important to note that this visa category is not suitable for those whose child is currently outside the UK.

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If you have other children who need visas

When you apply for a parent of a British child visa, you can also apply for your other children aged under 18 to get child visas at the same time.

If you’ve already got a parent visa, you can still apply for child visas for your children.

You don’t need to apply for children who already have a right to be in the UK – for example if they’re British citizens or they have indefinite leave.

You can only apply for a child visa if either:

• you have sole responsibility for them
• there are very good reasons why the child needs to live in the UK – for example if there’s nowhere else they can go where someone can look after them properly

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