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Secure your child’s educational future in the UK with our specialist immigration support. Our experienced legal team manages every aspect of the UK Child Student Visa application, ensuring compliance, peace of mind, and a smooth transition for your family.
Our streamlined, four-step approach provides comprehensive support, making your path to securing UK status as smooth as possible.
We conduct a thorough review of the child’s age, school offer, and financial background to confirm eligibility and advise on the most appropriate care arrangements.
Our team provides a precise checklist and critically assesses all supporting evidence—including parental consent letters and financial statements—to ensuring they meet UKVI standards.
We professionally complete and submit the online application form, ensuring all details are accurate and consistent with the CAS and supporting documents to avoid delays.
We act as your representative throughout the process, tracking the application’s progress, liaising with the Home Office, and advising on the next steps once the visa is granted.
Expertise in Child
Applications: We specialize in the unique
requirements of child immigration, understanding the sensitive nature of
applications involving minors and the specific rules under Appendix Child
Student.
Safeguarding &
Compliance: We meticulously review all care
arrangements and parental consents to ensure they meet the Home Office's
strict safeguarding standards, minimizing the risk of refusal.
Tailored for
Independent Schools: We have extensive
experience working with families and UK independent schools, ensuring the
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) and school documentation are
perfectly aligned.
Stress-Free Process
for Parents: We handle the complex legal
paperwork and Home Office correspondence, allowing you to focus on
preparing your child for their new academic adventure.
Proven Success
Record: Our dedicated team has a high success
rate in securing visas for child students, even in cases with complex
travel histories or previous refusals.
Expert guidance for visas, work permits, and settlement in the UK. Let us simplify your immigration journey with trusted legal support.
Call us: +44 (0) 203 146 0900
Answers That Make Things Easy
Any non-UK or non-Irish national aged between 4 and 17 who has an unconditional offer to study at a licensed independent school in the UK can apply.
It depends on the child's age and course length. Children under 16 can be granted a visa for the course length plus 4 months (up to a maximum of 6 years). Children aged 16 or 17 can be granted a visa for the course length plus 4 months (up to a maximum of 3 years).
If the child is under 12, one parent may be able to apply for a Parent of a Child Student visa to accompany them. However, this visa has strict rules regarding work and residency.
Yes, once the child turns 18 or progresses to higher education, they can usually apply to switch to the general Student Visa route from inside the UK.
You generally need to show you have enough money to pay for the course fees for one academic year and, if not boarding, money for living costs. The exact amount depends on where the child lives and if they are studying in or outside London.
No, the Child Student Visa is exclusively for study at fee-paying independent schools. International students cannot use this visa to attend state-funded schools.
Children under 16 cannot work. Children aged 16 or 17 can work part-time (up to 10 hours a week) during term time and full-time during vacations, but they cannot take permanent full-time jobs or be self-employed.
Yes, the visa can be extended from inside the UK if the child is continuing their studies or starting a new course at an independent school, provided they still meet the age and eligibility requirements.
Standard processing is typically 3 weeks for applications from outside the UK. Priority services are available for an additional fee if a faster decision is required.
Refusals can occur due to incorrect documents or funding issues. If refused, we can review the decision letter and advise on submitting an Administrative Review or a fresh application with corrected evidence.