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United Kingdom · National (United Kingdom)

Family

Family Visa (Parent)

For a parent of a child living in the UK who is a British/Irish citizen, settled, or otherwise meets a qualifying status.

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Pathway overview

For a parent of a child living in the UK who is a British/Irish citizen, settled, or otherwise meets a qualifying status.

Verified directly from GOV.UK: you must have sole or shared parental responsibility for a child (if shared, the other parent must not be your partner and must be a British or Irish citizen or settled in the UK). The child must be under 18 (or was under 18 when first granted leave), live in the UK, and be a British/Irish citizen, settled in the UK, hold pre-settled status (having arrived before 1 January 2021), or have lived in the UK continuously for 7 years. You must financially support yourself and any dependants without claiming public funds, and demonstrate a good knowledge of English.

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Application process

Apply online, from outside or inside the UK

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Last published
2026-09-05
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