UK parent visa
British citizens who have parentsoutside the UKand can bring them to the UKthrough a UKparent visa, which is part of the Family Visa.
A UK Family Visa is a type of visa that you will need if you wish to enter and stay in the UK to live with a family member for more than 6 months. In addition to parental visas, there are other types of UK family visas listed below:
- Spouse visa
- Child visa
- Visas for relatives who provide long-term care for you
What is a UK Parent Visa?
A UK parent visa is a type of visa designed for parents who want to join their child who is a UK citizen or resident in the UK and has no immigration restrictions. Keep in mind that you can only apply for this type of visa if your child is dependent, resident in the UK and under the age of 18.
How to apply for a UK parent visa?
The process for applying for aUK parent visa is very similar to the process for other applications. It depends on how you use it. If you are applying from outside the UK, you must apply online. You must also complete the VAF4A application form.
Whereas, if you are in the UK, you have two choices. You can apply online or by mail. You can also apply through a premium service center. To do this, you must fill out a form and book an appointment, or apply online and book an appointment.
UK Parent Visa Requirements
A child residing in the UK, and parents wishing to join him / her in the UK, must both meet the criteria set by the UK’s immigration authorities.
If you are planning to join your dependent child, the main thing to know before applying for this type of visa is that if your partner lives with the child and lives in the UK, you will have to apply for a UK spouse visa. You can only use the UK Parental Visa if you are no longer in contact with the other parents of your child who lives in the UK.
Other eligibility criteria are as follows:
- Your child must be under the age of 18 on the date of your application and not have an independent life
- You must be the parent of a British child or have a good reason to stay
- You must share or limit parental responsibility for your child living in the UK
- If you have joint responsibilities, the other parent of the child must be a UK citizen or resident in the UK
- During the application you must prove that:
- You have an important role to play in raising your child and you intend to continue to do so
- You have a good knowledge of English
In the UK you can support yourself and your child financially
Parental responsibility requirements
You must prove to the consular officer that you have an active role in raising your child and that you intend to continue to do so. Proof of this must be done through the following documents:
- School approval to attend parent meetings
- Confirm to the school that you are taking your child to school as well
- Confirmation from the dentist that you are taking your child to the appointment.
If your child has lived in the UK for a long time and you do not have any of the above evidence, you can send pictures of yourself whenever you meet them. You can send pictures of your child to the park, cinema, theater, bookstore, etc. This is a consequence for immigration officials who want to know if they have brought someone to the UK who really cares about their child and has an important role to play in raising their child.
UK Parent Visa Financial Requirements
Failure to meet financial requirements is the main reason for failure to obtain a UK parent visa. The main reason for this condition is that The UK does not want to bring in people who are not financially secure, so they are asked to provide proof that they can earn the minimum income (or already have the amount).
If you want to join your child in the UK, you will have to prove that you have the financial means to support both you and your child. That’s why you have to prove that you earn at least 6 18,600 a year. You can also use your savings to prove that you have enough money.
If you plan to bring other children who are not UK citizens or citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA), you should bring:
- Earn an extra Pound 3,800 a year for your first child
- Earn an extra Pound 2,400 a year for each child you have after your first child
Any legal source of income can be considered to meet income needs, such as:
- Your salary, if you earn in the UK
- Cash savings over Pound 16,000
- pension
- Non-working income, ie rental property or dividends
- To prove your income, you must provide documents, such as:
- Bank statements
- 6-month payment list
- A letter from an employer containing the title of the job, the period you worked there, your current salary and payroll
Visa language requirements for parents
The need for English is a very important condition without which you can not obtain a UK parent visa. When you submit your visa application, you must also provide proof of your English language proficiency.
You can show your knowledge of English with the following:
- Submit a degree or university certificate taught or researched in English, recognized by NARIC UK as equivalent to a UKbachelor’s degree or higher.
- Pass the certified English language test and pass it with at least one CEFR with A1 level in conversation and listening.
Exemption from the need to provide proof of English language proficiency is granted to residents of the following countries:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
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- Canada
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United States of America
Applicants belonging to one of the following categories are also exempt from submitting this document:
- Children.
- Applicants over 65 years.
- Applicants coming to the UK for care by a relative.
- Applicants who have a physical or medical condition that prevents them from meeting these prerequisites.
The cost of a UK parent visa
The cost of a UK parent visa depends on how you apply. If you have applied for a UK parent visa outside the UK to join your child, you will have to pay Pound 1,464. On the other hand, if you apply for a parental visa from within the UK online or by mail, it will cost you 3 993, and if you apply from within the UK in person with premium services, it will cost you Pound 1,583.
If you are applying outside the UK you will have to pay 1, 1,464, if you apply online from within the UK or by post you will have to pay 83 1,583, and if you have applied in person in the UK with premium services you will have to pay 4 1,464 more.
Documents required to apply for a UK parent visa
To apply for a UK parent visa, you must provide the usual documents usually required by applicants, as follows:
- Valid passport with at least one blank page to enter the visa.
- Your previous passports.
- Two color photographs with passport size that meet the requirements set by the UK.
- Proof of English required.
- Proof of financial cases.
- Prove your duties as a parent with your photos of two people next to each other, etc. (as previously explained).
- Your full name.
- your date of birth.
- Details of previous immigration programs, if any.
- Certificate of criminal record.
- Your national insurance number, if any.
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Date of birth and nationality of your parents, if you are applying from outside the UK.
How long does it take to get a UK parent visa?
It takes a maximum of 12 weeks and 8 weeks to receive your answer if you apply for a UK parent visa online or by mail in the UK. On the other hand, if you submit your application in person in the UK, you will receive your response within one day.
However, processing your request may take longer if:
- You do not meet the required amount of income.
- You can not prove your English.
- Need to participate in the interview.
- Have a criminal record.
- You have not provided all the required documents.
UK parent visa validity
Generally, if you are applying to join your child, you will receive a residence permit in the UK for 2 years and 6 months. After this period you will have to extend your stay.
UK Visa for the Elderly
when you Parentsof an independent resident child If you are in the UKand want to join because your age, physical or mental health requires someone to take care of you, you must apply as an adult to be cared for by a relative.
To be fully eligible for this type of visa, the following conditions must be met by you and the child you intend to join in the UK:
- Your child must be over 18 years old and independent
- Your child must be a UK citizen based in the UK
- Your child and you must meet financial conditions
- You need to prove that you need long-term care to do your daily personal and household chores due to illness, disability or age.
- The care you need is not available in your country of residence.
A child who supports his / her parentsto join him / her in the UKmust be able to support his / her parents financially, accommodate and care for him / her for at least the first five years of his / her stay in the UKwithout asking for a public budget. If the applicant has sufficient savings, even if the child does not have sufficient financial resources to support the parents, he or she can prove by bank statement that the parents will not have to pay for the UK public budget because he or she has enough savings. .
A person who, as an adult, seeks care for a relative does not need to meet English language proficiency requirements