Parent of a Child in the UK
Overview: The UK’s Parent of a Child visa lets you live with and care for your child who is already in the UK. It’s designed for parents who play an active role in their child’s life. A warm route to keep families close across borders.
This category allows a parent of a child in the UK to join the child in the UK, where he/she cannot apply as a spouse/partner of a UK citizen/settled person.
Requirements
Requirements for the child
- under the age of 18 on the date of application living in the UK, and
- a British citizen or settled in the UK
Requirement for the applicant parent:
A parent may apply if:
- the applicant has sole responsibility ro the child or the child normally lives with their parent and not their other parent; or
- the parent or carer that the child normally lives with is a British citizen or settled in the UK, but is not the applicant’s partner and the applicant does not qualify for a partner/spouse visa.
Take Away Points
🇬🇧 You can live in the UK to care for your child.
📝 You must prove you are the child’s parent.
👨👩👧 Your child must be under 18 or dependent.
📅 Visa length depends on your child’s situation.
💼 You may work or study while in the UK.