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You can apply for a Parent of a Child Student visa if your child has or is applying for a Child Student visa or currently holds a Tier 4 (Child) visa. Your child must be aged between 4 and 11 and attending an independent school in the UK. Additionally, you must be the sole accompanying parent, have sufficient funds to support yourself and your child, maintain your primary residence outside the UK, and intend to depart the UK upon visa expiration.

No, only the parent accompanying the child is eligible for this visa. However, other children with Child Student visas who are siblings of the primary child can accompany you. Other family members may apply for short-term visit visas separately.

You can stay until your child’s visa expires or until they turn 12, whichever occurs first. Visa extension is possible if you meet eligibility criteria.

Applicants must pay the application fee and healthcare surcharge, prove they have enough funds to support themselves and their child, and demonstrate a permanent home outside the UK. Financial obligations include £1,560 per month of stay, with additional funds required for accompanying siblings.

Applications must be submitted online at least six months before traveling to the UK. Applicants will need to attend a visa application center to provide biometric information. Once applied, decisions are typically made within three weeks.

Yes, visa extension is possible as long as you and your child meet eligibility criteria. The extension allows you to stay until your child’s visa expiration or until they turn 12, whichever occurs first.

Yes, visa extension is possible as long as you and your child meet eligibility criteria. The extension allows you to stay until your child’s visa expiration or until they turn 12, whichever occurs first.

The extension fee is £1,048, in addition to the healthcare surcharge. Applicants must apply online and provide biometric information at a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) service point.

Typically, decisions on visa extensions are made within eight weeks after applying online and providing necessary documents. Applicants can pay for expedited processing if needed.

Contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for any changes or cancellations to your application. Withdrawals are possible, but fees are refunded only if processing has not begun.

If your application is approved, you will receive a letter or email outlining the next steps. If refused, you may have the option for administrative review.

No, holders of a Parent of a Child Student visa are not permitted to engage in paid work or study, start a business, or apply for benefits. Additionally, making the UK their main home or bringing other family members is prohibited.

Applicants must provide a current passport or valid travel document, evidence of sufficient funds to support themselves and their child, and proof of a permanent residence outside the UK. Depending on circumstances, additional documents such as TB test results or certified translations may be necessary.

Yes, if you’ve been in the UK for at least 12 months on a valid visa, you do not need to prove financial capability for your extension application.

Assistance with the online form is available for those who lack confidence in using a computer or mobile device or have no internet access. However, immigration advice cannot be obtained through this service.

No, traveling outside of the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man before receiving a decision will result in withdrawal of the application.

If you applied for an administrative review, you can remain in the UK until a decision is reached on the review.

Yes, extensions are available for Parent of a Child Student visas regardless of whether the child holds a Child Student visa or a Tier 4 (Child) student visa.

Yes, applicants may pay for expedited processing to receive a faster decision on their visa extension application.

Traveling outside of the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man before receiving a decision on a visa extension application will result in the withdrawal of the application.