Child Visas

A child (i.e. a person under the age of 18) may be able apply to come with a parent to the UK as a dependant or apply to join a parent or parents already in the UK. If the child is applying as a dependant and the application is successful, they should be granted the same period of leave as their parent. In other circumstances, for example where the child’s mother already holds settlement, the child may be granted indefinite leave to enter.

Dependant children may be able to apply for extensions and settlement along with their parent if the parent does not already hold settlement.

There are no English language requirements for children but there are financial and suitable accommodation requirements to be satisfied.

If the child will be in the UK with both biological parents, there are not likely to be problems with showing a suitable parent/child relationship. If one of the child’s parents is dead, there are not likely to be any problems either. If, however, the child’s parents are alive and the child will be in the UK with only one biological parent (where, for example, the mother has remarried) then more complex issues arise. The child applicant must show that the relevant parent has “sole responsibility” for the child’s upbringing – something that is in some cases difficult.

Migrant children are entitled to education in state schools free of charge; and indeed, education for children is compulsory, either at a state school or private school.

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