UK Child Student Visa

A UK Child Student Visa is a visa category that allows children aged between 4 and 17 years old to study at a UK school.

To be eligible for a UK Child Student Visa, the child must have a confirmed offer of a place at an independent school in the UK and must have a parent or guardian who can provide financial support for the child during their stay.

You can apply for a UK Child Student Visa online through the UK government's visa application website. You will need to provide various documents, including a valid passport or travel document, evidence of your offer of a place at an independent school, and evidence of your financial support.

The length of stay will depend on the length of the child's course of study. A child can be granted a visa for the duration of their course of study, up to a maximum of 6 years.

No, you cannot work in the UK on a UK Child Student Visa.

No, you cannot switch to a different visa category while in the UK on a UK Child Student Visa. You must leave the UK and apply for a new visa from outside the UK.

Yes, you can bring your family with you to the UK on a UK Child Student Visa. Your family members will need to apply for their own visas, but they may be eligible to apply for a dependent visa.

No, you cannot study at a state-funded school on a UK Child Student Visa. The visa is only for children studying at independent schools.

Yes, you can apply to extend your UK Child Student Visa as long as you continue to meet the eligibility requirements.

No, you cannot apply for permanent residency (also known as indefinite leave to remain) with a UK Child Student Visa. You must apply for a different visa category if you wish to remain in the UK permanently.