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Dependent Child Visa

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Understanding the Purpose of the UK Child Dependant Visa

The UK Child Dependant Visa allows children to join or remain with their parent(s) who live in the UK as a partner/parent or are applying to enter the UK as a partner/parent. It ensures family unity and gives children the same residency rights as their parents, provided all requirements are met.

Key Points:

Grants the right for children to join parents in the UK

Covers children under 18; special rules for those over 18 if already dependent

Part of the UK Family Visa category alongside Spouse and Parent visas

Ensures family unity while meeting immigration and financial rules

A child born in the UK to parents with settled status can often get British citizenship automatically.

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    Eligibility Criteria for a UK Child Dependant Visa

    Children must meet specific eligibility conditions based on age, living arrangements, and parents’ immigration status. Children over 18 can only apply if they became dependants while under 18.

    Key Points:

    Child must live with parents or be in full-time education

    Must be unmarried and not in a civil partnership

    Children born in the UK can be added to parents’ next visa application

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    Financial Requirements for the UK Child Dependant Visa

    Parents must meet minimum financial thresholds based on income or savings to prove they can support their child without recourse to public funds.

    Key Points:

    Evidence of income from employment, self-employment, or pensions

    Savings threshold: typically £88,500 if using cash savings alone

    Costs and Processing Times for a UK Child Dependant Visa

    Fees depend on the parent’s visa route and where the application is made. Additional costs may apply for healthcare and faster processing.

    Key Points:

    £1,938 when applying on a child visa from outside the UK

    Immigration Health Surcharge payable in most cases

    Standard processing 8 weeks in the UK, 12 weeks outside of the UK; priority and super-priority services available

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