Family Visa (Child)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1005 days
- Processing time
- 12 weeks (outside UK), 8 weeks (inside UK)
- Fee
- £1,938 (outside UK) or £1,321 (inside UK)
- Validity
- 2 years and 9 months (aligned with parent's visa)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For children under 18 joining a parent in the UK. Can be included in parent's application or apply separately. Children born in the UK automatically receive the same permission as their parent. Those 18+ may only apply if they already hold a family visa that started when under 18. Must live with parent unless in full-time education. Must not be married or in a civil partnership. Fee waivers available if unable to afford housing or essential living costs. Healthcare surcharge: £776 per year (under 18 discounted rate).
Eligibility
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Age
Must be under 18 at time of application (or hold existing family visa that started when under 18)
Max age: 17; Min age: 0
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Nationality
Parent must be applying for or hold a family visa, or have British/Irish citizenship or settled status in the UK
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Criminal record
Must not be married or in a civil partnership
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Parent's financial evidence; Minimum amount: Parent must meet financial requirements for their visa route
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Biometrics appointment
Booking url: https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/child; Location: Visa application centre
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Birth certificate
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Online payment; Amount: £1,938 (outside UK) or £1,321 (inside UK)
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Tuberculosis test
Test type: Chest X-ray at approved clinic (if from designated country); Validity months: 6
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Health surcharge
Amount: £776 per year (discounted under-18 rate); Applicant category: Child under 18
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather birth certificate, passport, parent's visa details, and proof of parent's financial eligibility
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Online application
Apply as part of parent's application or complete a separate child application online
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Fee payment
Pay the visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge (fee waiver may be available)
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Biometrics
Attend a visa application centre for biometric collection
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Processing wait
Wait for a decision on your application