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Welcome to Conroy Baker, your trusted partner for UK immigration and visa solutions. Apply as a child to join your family in the UK. From entry clearance to settlement, our expert team ensures your application is seamless and stress-free.

Introduction

Children under the age of 18 may apply for a child dependant visa if their parent/s/guardians are settled in the UK or applying for settlement. This is another UK Family visa whereby family members can come to the UK to join their family in the UK and have a chance at settlement. The UK Child Dependant visa is intended for child applicants who rely on their parents for financial and emotional support. This category extends to not only biological children, but also adoption, step-families and guardianship.

Who is eligible

To qualify for a UK Child Dependant Visa, applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements that verify the parent’s immigration status, the child’s dependency on the parent, the parent’s responsibility for the child’s care, and the parent’s ability to support the child in the UK.

The child should be under 18 years of age at the time of application. Once the visa is granted, it can be extended even after the child turns 18 while in the UK so long as they are still dependent on the sponsor. The child must not be financially, emotionally, and practically independent of their parent or guardian. They must not be married, in a civil partnership, or living an independent life. 

To be able to sponsor you on this application, your parent/guardian must have leave to remain in the UK. They could either be a British/Irish citizen, hold an Indefinite Leave to Remain or a settlement status. Lastly, it is important to prove a relationship of dependency, i.e. the applicant must be living with their parent/guardian and not be married or living independently.

Meeting English language requirement

You do not need to prove your knowledge of the English language if you are applying as a child.

Meeting Financial Requirements

Prior to 11 April 2024, there was a separate threshold for child visa applications to meet the financial requirement. However, currently one only needs to prove financial requirement for partner/spouse visas if the child is applying for the visa at the same time as the other parent/partner. There is no additional financial requirement for this category.

Processing times

If you are applying for this visa outside the UK, the application is likely to be processed within 12 weeks. For applications processed within the UK itself usually take around 8 weeks to get a decision.

What to do if your UK child visa is refused?

It certainly is disheartening to get a refusal decision on your UK child visa application. However, there is still some hope left if your visa gets rejected. You can either opt for an administrative review, a judicial review or apply freshly all over again. Our team of experienced immigration lawyers are here to help you make an informed decision.

Extending your visa

It certainly is disheartening to get a refusal decision on your UK child visa application. However, there is still some hope left if your visa gets rejected. You can either opt for an administrative review, a judicial review or apply freshly all over again. Our team of experienced immigration lawyers are here to help you make an informed decision.

Eligibility for fee waiver

This category allows you to apply for a fee waiver in certain circumstances. The application for the same can be done online itself. These circumstances are:

  • You do not have a place to live and cannot afford one.
  • You have a place to live but cannot afford essential living costs like food or heating.
  • You have a very low income and paying the fee would harm your child’s wellbeing.

How Conroy Baker Ltd can help with UK Child Dependant visa applications

At Conroy Baker, we combine expertise with a client-focused approach to deliver outstanding immigration solutions, our services include:  

1. Eligibility Review:

  • Comprehensive assessment of your qualifications.

2. Document Preparation:

  • We assist with gathering essential documents, including:
    • Proof of sole/shared responsibility
    • Financial evidence showing you can support yourself and any dependants in the UK.
    • Valid passport, travel history, and tuberculosis (TB) test results if required.

3. Application Submission:

  • Accurate completion and submission of your UK Child dependant visa application.
  • Assistance with paying the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) and application fees.

4. Tracking and Updates:

  • Regular monitoring of your application status and handling Home Office queries on your behalf.

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