Child Visa

You can apply for a family visa to join your parent in the UK. you may not need a family visa if at least one of your parents has indefinite leave to remain or proof of permanent residence.

You will need to prove that:

• Your relationship with your parents is genuine
• You have suitable accommodation arrangements for when you arrive in the UK
• You intend to live with your parent in the UK
• You have a good knowledge of English
• Your parent can meet the financial requirement

Born in the UK

If you were born in the UK, you will get the same permission to stay as your parent.

If you are under 18

You can either:

• Be added to your parent’s next application as dependant
• Apply separately – you will need to know what kind of permission to stay in the UK your parent has

Over 18

You parent can only include you in their application as a dependant if you:

• Got permission to come to stay in the UK (leave to enter or remain) on a family visa when you were under 18
• Do not live an independent life
• Are applying from inside the UK

Born Outside UK

When born outside the UK whether you can apply depends on your age and how your parent applied.

Under 18

You must:

• Not be married, in a civil partnership or living an independent life
• Be financially supported

One of your parents must also be applying or have applied for a visa or to extend their permission to stay as:

• Partner – and the partner they are joining is your other parent
• Parent – and they have sole parental responsibility for you

Otherwise, you might still be eligible to apply if there are serious reasons to let you come in or stay in the UK and there are plans for your care.

Over 18

Your parent can include you in their application as a dependant or you can apply separately yourself.

You can only apply if:

• Got permission to stay in the UK on a family visa when under eighteen
• Do not live an independent life

How long you can stay

You can stay in the UK for 2 years and 6 months on this visa. After this you will need to apply to extend your stay.   After living in the UK for 5 years continuously on a family visa as a parent you can apply for indefinite leave to remain.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, talk with our team who will advise you on your position and complete the form and collect any necessary documentation from you that will help make the application successful.

Why choose Hallmark Solicitors

Our team will collaborate with you to make sure that your application is filled in correctly and that all the correct supporting documents are provided. We will also provide a supporting letter setting out your circumstances in detail to Home Office. This will put the Application in the best position on submission.

To give your child visa application the best chance of success, and to reduce your stress, please contact our solicitors on 01482 616 616 or via our online contact form and we will get back to you.