PARENT OF A TIER 4 CHILD VISA

The Parent of a Child at School Visitor Visa is appropriate for parents who want to accompany their child to the United Kingdom while they attend school.

Parent of a Tier 4 Child Visitor Visa Basic Requirements

To qualify for a Parent of a Child at School Visitor Visa, applicants must:

  • Have a child who is studying at or about to start studying at an in dependant fee-paying day school in the UK or have a Tier 4 (Child) Visa,
  • Have sufficient funds to support themselves while in the UK, without recourse to public funds or working,
  • Meet the visitor visa requirements,
  • Maintain a second home outside the UK,
  • Plan to leave the UK at the end of the visit,
  • Be able to meet the cost of their return or onward journey.

Parent Of A Tier 4 Child Visitor Visa Entitlements

The visa can be granted for either 6 or 12 months. Thereafter, extensions may be granted for 12 months at a time until the Child reaches 12 years of age. Parents are not permitted to work and must be able to support themselves during their stay in the UK.

What are the Processing Time and Costs?

OUR FEES

Choose from either a fully managed service for peace of mind, or a purchase an in-depth application guide to help you manage your own visa application with minimal difficulites. Click below for a more detailed overview of what is included in the fees.

SERVICE DETAILS

These services include:

FULLY MANAGED APPLICANT
US$799
Consultations Unlimited
Online support Unlimited
Stage 1 - Personalised Assessment
A detailed assessment of your personal circumstances to see if you meet the visa requirements
Advice about any factors that may increase the likelihood of the application being successful
Recommendations of alternative visa types more aligned with your personal circumstances
A personalised assessment summary for your own records and to use for future reference.
Step-by-step advice on collecting necessary supporting documents so that you don't miss any important details.
Stage 2 - Pre-application Preparation
Your migration consultant working with you to ensure you obtain and provide the necessary documents
A detailed check of all the supporting evidence you provide; ensuring the basic requirements can be satisfied
A personal consultation with you to prepare your application; making certain that all information is thorough.
Assistance with completing the required application forms to make sure that all your forms are filled in accurately.
A Practical guide to United Kingdom with relevant information to help you settle into your new life with ease.
A customised in-depth visa application guide designed to help you manage your visa application with minimal difficulties.
Stage 3 - Visa Application Submission
A final review of your draft application forms and all the necessary documentation to ensure your application is complete
A supporting letter written to relevant Government authorities (where required).
Preparation and guidance on submitting your application to the relevant Responsible United Kingdomn Authorities
Advice on what to expect after the visa application is submitted.
Stage 4 - Visa Application Processing
Detailed advice at each stage of the application processing
Your migration consultant closely monitoring the progress of your application until the Government authorities reach a decision and providing you with regular updates.
Your migration consultant dealing with and responding to Government requests on your behalf.
Stage 5 - Post Government Decision
Notifying you of the results of your application once a decision has been made
Guidance on best practices and future options on the next phase of your journey.

GOVERNMENT FEES AND PROCESSING TIME

PARENT OF A TIER 4 CHILD VISITOR VISA OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) INSIDE THE UK (FLR)
Government Main Application Fee £516 £1033
Government Partner Application Fee N/A N/A
Government Child Application Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 1-3 weeks 1-8 weeks

* All fees and processing time are obtained from government sources