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Child Student Visa UK

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If your child is between 4 and 17 years old and you would like them to attend an independent school in the UK, they will need a child student visa.

At Halliday Reeves, we specialise in visas and Immigration and we can put together the strongest possible application on behalf of your child. We will go through the eligibility criteria with you and make sure that we have the right documents to support the application, giving evidence that all of the necessary points are met.

As visa experts, we have an in-depth understanding of both the complex law in this area and the way in which UK Visas and Immigration works in processing applications. We routinely secure child student visas for our clients and have an exceptionally high success rate for visa applications.

To talk to us about our services, please feel free to ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form and we will do all we can to help.

“Can we also take this opportunity to thank you for how you handled our enquiry. We were both feeling anxious about making contact with a solicitor to discuss our circumstances. You were so warm, friendly and understanding when we spoke.”

Eligibility For A Child Student Visa UK

To be eligible for a child student visa, your child should be aged between 4 and 17. If they are 18 or older, they can apply for a student visa.

Study Requirements

They will need to have been offered an unconditional place on a course offered by an independent school. The course should follow the national curriculum or another similar standard, but cannot be a foundation course for a higher education institute. The school should provide you with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies or CAS form with a reference number that will be needed for the application. The application needs to be submitted within six months of the date of issue of the CAS.

Accompanying Parent

If your child is under 12, you can apply for a parent of a child student visa for yourself. This will allow you to accompany your child to the UK. If your child is over 12, you cannot apply for a parent of a child student visa. Other options include boarding school or your child living with a foster carer or close relative. Once your child is 16 or 17, they can live independently.

Financial Requirements

You will need to show that there are sufficient funds available to pay for your child’s education and to support them while they are in the UK.

If they will be living with a parent, they will need £1,560 per month for both them and the parent, plus the cost of the course.

If they will be boarding, you will need the full cost of the course plus boarding fees

If they will be living with a carer or relative, they will need £570 plus the cost of the course. The carer or relative must be a British citizen or have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

If your child is 16 or 17, they will need £1,023 per month plus the cost of the course. If they will be living in London, this rises to £1,334 per month.

Applying For A Child Student Visa UK

The application can be made online. We will go through the details with you and check that you have the right evidence to prove that you meet all of the eligibility criteria. This will include:

  • An up to date passport or valid travel identification document
  • Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies form
  • Parental consent
  • Evidence that sufficient money is in place
  • Evidence of your relationship to your child
  • Evidence of any qualifications required by the school
  • Tuberculosis test results, if you are from an affected country

Other documents may also be needed. We will go through your specific circumstances and advise you as to what else will be necessary and make sure that your application is comprehensive.
Your child will also need to provide biometric information at a visa application centre or provide their identity via the UK Immigration: ID Check app.

Contact Our UK Child Student Visa Solicitors

At Halliday Reeves, we have extensive experience in securing UK child student visas. If you have any questions, we will be happy to hear from you.

We have offices in Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Wakefield and Nottingham. To speak to one of our expert UK immigration lawyers, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

If your child is between 4 and 17 years old and you would like them to attend an independent school in the UK, they will need a child student visa.

At Halliday Reeves, we specialise in visas and Immigration and we can put together the strongest possible application on behalf of your child. We will go through the eligibility criteria with
you and make sure that we have the right documents to support the application, giving evidence that all of the necessary points are met.

As visa experts, we have an in-depth understanding of both the complex law in this area and the way in which UK Visas and Immigration works in processing applications. We routinely secure child student visas for our clients and have an exceptionally high success rate for visa applications.

To talk to us about our services, please feel free to ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form and we will do all we can to help.

Eligibility For A Child Student Visa UK

To be eligible for a child student visa, your child should be aged between 4 and 17. If they are 18 or older, they can apply for a student visa.

Study Requirements

They will need to have been offered an unconditional place on a course offered by an independent school. The course should follow the national curriculum or another similar standard, but cannot be a foundation course for a higher education institute. The school should provide you with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies or CAS form with a reference number that will be needed for the application. The application needs to be submitted within six months of the date of issue of the CAS.

Accompanying Parent

If your child is under 12, you can apply for a parent of a child student visa for yourself. This will allow you to accompany your child to the UK. If your child is over 12, you cannot apply for a parent of a child student visa. Other options include boarding school or your child living with a foster carer or close relative. Once your child is 16 or 17, they can live independently.

Financial Requirements

You will need to show that there are sufficient funds available to pay for your child’s education and to support them while they are in the UK.

If they will be living with a parent, they will need £1,560 per month for both them and the parent, plus the cost of the course.

If they will be boarding, you will need the full cost of the course plus boarding fees

If they will be living with a carer or relative, they will need £570 plus the cost of the course. The carer or relative must be a British citizen or have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

If your child is 16 or 17, they will need £1,023 per month plus the cost of the course. If they will be living in London, this rises to £1,334 per month.

Applying For A Child Student Visa UK

The application can be made online. We will go through the details with you and check that you have the right evidence to prove that you meet all of the eligibility criteria. This will include:

  • An up to date passport or valid travel identification document
  • Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies form
  • Parental consent
  • Evidence that sufficient money is in place
  • Evidence of your relationship to your child
  • Evidence of any qualifications required by the school
  • Tuberculosis test results, if you are from an affected country

Other documents may also be needed. We will go through your specific circumstances and advise you as to what else will be necessary and make sure that your application is comprehensive.

Your child will also need to provide biometric information at a visa application centre or provide their identity via the UK Immigration: ID Check app.

Contact Our UK Child Student Visa Solicitors

At Halliday Reeves, we have extensive experience in securing UK child student visas. If you have any questions, we will be happy to hear from you.

We have offices in Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Wakefield and Nottingham. To speak to one of our expert UK citizenship lawyers, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

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