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Our Parent Visa services are designed to help you successfully apply and reunite with your parents. We provide complete assistance, including document preparation, application submission, and expert advice to ensure a smooth process.
A Parent Visa allows non-UK nationals to live in the United Kingdom to join or remain with their child who is a British citizen or settled person (someone with Indefinite Leave to Remain, settled status, or permanent residence).
A Parent Visa allows non-UK nationals to live in the United Kingdom to join or remain with their child who is a British citizen or settled person (someone with Indefinite Leave to Remain, settled status, or permanent residence).
This visa falls under the UK Family Visa category and helps parents maintain family unity while ensuring they meet the required financial, relationship, and accommodation standards set by the Home Office.
Once granted, you can live, work, and study in the UK without restrictions for the visa duration.
After several years of residence, you may also become eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and eventually British Citizenship.
Our dedicated immigration specialists
provide complete support for your Parent Visa journey, ensuring every stage of
your application meets Home Office standards. Whether you are applying from
outside the UK or switching from another visa, our team handles all details
carefully and efficiently.
— Comprehensive eligibility
assessment
— Relationship and financial documentation
guidance
— Preparation of supporting
evidence
— Completion and submission of the online visa
application
— Liaison with the Home Office
for updates and clarifications
— Assistance with dependants or joint family
applications
— Appeal and reapplication
support if refused
Our experienced professionals provide end-to-end Parent Visa guidance, ensuring a smooth, stress-free and successful application journey.
We carefully assess your eligibility and verify all required conditions.
Our experts review documents to meet Home Office standards.
We handle submissions and communicate with immigration authorities.
We guide you post-approval towards ILR and future steps.
Meeting the eligibility criteria is crucial for a successful Parent Visa UK application. Below are the main requirements you must satisfy.
You must be the parent of a child who is under 18 years of age, a British citizen or settled person, or has lived in the UK for at least 7 years and normally lives in the UK. The child must not be independent (unmarried and not living an adult life). You must have sole or shared parental responsibility or prove active involvement in the child’s upbringing.
You must demonstrate the ability to support yourself financially without relying on public funds. If the child lives with the other parent or carer, they must be able to financially support both themselves and the applicant parent.
You must have adequate accommodation for yourself and your child, meeting UK housing standards — it should not be overcrowded and must be owned or occupied exclusively by the family.
You must prove knowledge of the English language by passing an approved English test at CEFR Level A1 or higher, or by holding an academic qualification taught in English and recognised by Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC).
Your application must include documents such as a current passport, child’s birth certificate showing both parents, proof of the child’s British citizenship or settled status, evidence of ongoing contact (letters, photos, school records), financial documents, and proof of accommodation.
Submitting accurate and complete documentation ensures faster processing and a higher likelihood of approval for your Parent Visa UK application.
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Answers That Make Things Easy
A UK Parent Visa allows a parent to come to or remain in the UK to care for their child who is a British citizen or has settled status. It is designed to help non-UK national parents live with their children in the UK, provided they meet specific relationship, financial, and accommodation requirements.
You may qualify if you are the parent of a child under 18 who is a British citizen or settled in the UK. You must prove you have sole or shared parental responsibility for the child and can financially support yourself without relying on public funds.
No, the Parent Visa route is specifically for parents of children who are under the age of 18 at the date of application. If your child is over 18, you may need to explore other visa options.
You will typically need your passport, your child’s birth certificate, proof of your child’s British citizenship or settled status, evidence of your relationship and involvement in the child's life, and documents proving you meet the financial and accommodation requirements.
You must demonstrate that you can adequately maintain and accommodate yourself and any dependents without accessing public funds. The specific level of funds required will depend on your individual circumstances.
Yes, most applicants must pass an approved English language test at a minimum of CEFR Level A1. You may be exempt if you are from a majority English-speaking country or hold a degree taught in English that is recognized by Ecctis.
Processing times can vary, but applications made from outside the UK typically take several weeks to a few months. It is always best to check the current Home Office processing times when you apply.
Yes, once your Parent Visa is granted, you generally have the right to work and study in the UK without restriction for the duration of your visa.
Yes, the Parent Visa is a route to settlement. After lawfully residing in the UK for a continuous period, typically five years on this visa, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
If your application is refused, you may have the right to an administrative review or an appeal, depending on the reasons for the refusal. Our team can provide support and guidance on the best steps to take.