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Parent of a Child Student Visa

Residency Pathway

At a Glance

Processing Time

21-56 days

Application Fee

726 GBP

Stay Duration

Until child turns 12 or visa expires

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

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Living in United Kingdom

Cost of Living

2% cheaper than United States

Avg Salary£31,200

Quality of Life

176/200

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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.

Fee Breakdown

Application Fee	726 GBP
Immigration Health Surcharge (per year) recurring	1,035 GBP

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY 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

Education

none or higher

Min. Savings

14,040 EUR

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 eligibility 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

Confirm child's school status

Apply online

Pay fees

Attend biometric appointment

Application Forms

Go to application portal

Apply for a Parent of a Child Student visa

Fill online

Verified Claims (21)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps	Confirm child's school status; Apply online; Pay fees; Attend biometric appointment	gov.uk
Fee Breakdown	Application Fee: 726 GBP; Immigration Health Surcharge (per year): 1035 GBP	gov.uk
Fees	£726 application fee plus £1,035 per year for IHS	gov.uk
Forms	Apply for a Parent of a Child Student visa	gov.uk
Forms · 0 · description	Apply for a Parent of a Child Student visa	gov.uk
Job Offer Required	false	gov.uk
Application Portal	https://www.gov.uk/apply-parent-child-student-visa	gov.uk
Official Info	https://www.gov.uk/parent-of-a-child-at-school-visa	gov.uk

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