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Who may qualify for a child visa?
You’ll need a ‘family of a settled person’ visa if you’re from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland and you want to join, for 6 months or more, a family member who is living in the UK or returning to the UK permanently.
You will be making an Entry Clearance application if you are living outside the UK, or a Leave to Remain application if you are living in the UK
*A decision should be made within 8 weeks if you apply online or by post/ on the same day if you use the premium service
- You must be under 18
- you’ll be living with your parent or parents
- you’re not married, in a civil partnership or living an independent life
- you’ll be supported and accommodated adequately without using public funds, or you meet the financial requirement
Your family member can either:
- be a British citizen
- have settled in the UK (Indefinite Leave to Remain or EEA Permanent Residence Card)
- have asylum or humanitarian protection in the UK
You can:
- work
- study
- bring some family members
You can’t:
- get public funds for yourself and any dependants.
- get benefits
Extend your stay: You may be able to apply to extend your visa or settle in the UK permanently.
Eligibility for a child visa:
Your parent or family member must have one of the following:
- British citizenship
- settlement in the UK
- asylum or humanitarian protection in the UK
Please contact us if you would like to discuss how we can help with this application.
FAQ
Who is eligible for family visa UK?
