Parent of a Child Student visa - United Kingdom

What it is

Come to the UK as the parent of a child aged 4 to 11 who has (or is applying for) a Child Student visa at a UK independent school. You must be the only parent accompanying the child.

Key facts

Category: Family
Duration: You can stay in the UK until your child’s visa expires or they turn 12, whichever happens first.
Processing time: 3–8 weeks
Extendable: Yes
Path to permanent residence: No
Dependants: No
How to apply: Online
Health insurance: Not required

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.

Fees

Application fee (apply from outside the UK): GBP 726
Health surcharge: GBP 1,035 per year
Proof of funds: GBP 1,560 per month
Application fee (extend from inside the UK): GBP 1,407

Key requirements

Child aged 4 to 11 with (or applying for) a Child Student visa
You are the only accompanying parent
Enough money to support yourself without working and a main home outside the UK

Working on this visa

While you’re in the UK on a Parent of a Child Student visa, you cannot: do paid work study start a business

Bringing family

other children may accompany only if they also have or are applying for a Child Student visa; the child's other parent cannot join

Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 19 July 2026.