United Kingdom•Europe15-21 days
1,116 GBP
Up to 6 years
Yes
Not Required
Not Specified
No
Not Required
For children aged 4-17 attending independent schools in the UK.
The UK Child Student visa lets children aged 4–17 attend independent fee-paying schools in the UK. Applicants need an unconditional offer and a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a licensed school. Maintenance funds required: £1,529/month in London or £1,171/month outside London, plus course fees.
Under-16s may stay for the full course (up to 6 years) plus 4 months; 16–17 year olds are capped at 3 years plus 4 months. The visa costs £558 and is renewable. Students aged 16–17 may work up to 10 hours/week during term and full-time in holidays. No route to settlement; parents cannot join as dependants.
This visa is ideal for school-age children of international families seeking access to UK private education, with no English language test required.
Application fee (outside UK) | 558 GBP |
Application fee (extend or switch inside UK) | 558 GBP |
Immigration Health Surcharge | — |
Priority processing | — |
| Standard (outside UK) | 2 weeks – 3 weeks |
| Standard (inside UK) | 1 month – 2 months |
| Expedited | 5 days – 1 week |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
Sufficient funds to cover tuition fees and living costs (£1,529/month in London; £1,171/month outside London)
Valid passport (must be valid for the duration of intended stay)
CAS reference number from school
Proof of funds (bank statements or sponsor letter)
Evidence of accommodation
Written parental or legal guardian consent
TB test certificate (if applicable by nationality/country of residence)
Previous UK visa or immigration history documentation (if applicable)
Passport-sized photographs
| Application Steps | Obtain unconditional offer and CAS number from a licensed UK independent school; Gather all required… | gov.uk |
| Fee Breakdown | Application fee (outside UK): 558 GBP; Application fee (extend or switch inside UK): 558 GBP; {"labe… | gov.uk |
| Fees | £558 application fee (from outside or inside UK) | gov.uk |
| Forms | Online application form via UKVI portal (no separate paper form) | gov.uk |
| Included Nationalities | — | gov.uk |
| Job Offer Required | false | gov.uk |
| Application Portal | https://www.gov.uk/apply-to-come-to-the-uk | gov.uk |
| Official Info | https://www.gov.uk/child-study-visa | gov.uk |
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