The Parent of a Child Student Visa provides an opportunity for a parent to enter or remain in the United Kingdom in order to provide care for their child(ren) who is enrolled in an independent fee-paying school under a Child Student Visa.

Parent of a Child Student Visa Requirements

To be eligible for a Parent of a Child Student visa, you must meet the following criteria, as outlined by UK Visas & Immigration:

• You are aged 18 or over;
• You are the parent of a child who has, or is at the same time applying for, entry clearance or permission to stay as a Child Student;
• The Child Student’s other parent is not in the UK and is not seeking to come to the UK;
• The Child Student is aged between 4 and 11 years old and has, or is at the same time applying for, entry clearance or permission to stay, as a Child Student;
• You intend to live with the Child Student during your stay in the UK;
• You have enough money to support yourself without relying on public funds;
• You do not intend to make the UK your main home and have sufficient funds to maintain your main home outside the UK;

The specific requirements that must be met will vary based on your specific circumstances. For expert guidance, it may be beneficial to consult with an immigration attorney.

Parent of a Child Student Visa Financial Requirement

Subject to the exceptions stipulated below, you will be required to provide £1,560 for each month of your intended stay in the UK, with a maximum of 9 months. Additionally, you will be required to provide £625 for each month of your intended stay, with a maximum of 9 months, for any child other than the Child Student who will be under your care in the UK.

It is necessary to have maintained the funds for a minimum of 28 consecutive days, with the last day not exceeding 31 days prior to the date of your Parent of a Child Student Visa application.

You will be considered to meet the financial criteria for a Parent of a Child Student Visa if you have been in the UK with permission for more than 12 months and are applying for permission to remain. You will not be required to provide proof of funds.

You will meet the financial requirement if the Child Student meets the financial requirement applicable to their application, provided that you are applying for either entry clearance or leave to remain in circumstances where you have both lived in the UK for less than 12 months.

Transitioning to the Student Parent of a Child route

Assuming that you are currently in possession of legitimate leave to remain in the United Kingdom, you may apply to transition to the Parent of a Child Student route, provided that you do not currently have, or were not previously granted, permission to remain as a Visitor, Short-term Student, or outside the Immigration Rules.

Duration of Stay on a Parent of a Child Student Visa

Once your application for a Parent of a Child Student Visa is approved, you will be granted leave that will expire at the same time as the child student you are accompanying to provide care for, or on the child student's 12th birthday, whichever occurs first.

Can Both Parents Travel to the UK?

Even when multiple children are enrolled in school, only one parent is permitted to travel to the UK on a Parent of a Child Student Visa.

The other parent may be eligible to enter as a visitor for brief visits or would be required to submit an application under a distinct category of the Immigration Rules and regulations.

Working on a Parent of a Child Student Visa

Holders of a Parent of a Child Student Visa are prohibited from working in the United Kingdom.

Studying on a Parent of a Child Student Visa

Holders of a Parent of a Child Student Visa are not permitted to pursue their education in the United Kingdom.