UK Parent of a Child Student Visa

UK PARENT OF A CHILD STUDENT VISA FOR SWISS RESIDENTS

The UK Parent of a Child Student Visa allows one Swiss (or non-Swiss) parent residing in Switzerland to come to or stay in the UK to care for their child(ren) who are studying at an independent fee-paying school under a UK Child Student Visa.

Requirements for a Parent of a Child Student Visa for Swiss Residents

To qualify for a Parent of a Child Student Visa from Switzerland, you must meet the following criteria set by UK Visas & Immigration:

Age: Be aged 18 or over.
Parent Status: Be the parent of a child who has, or is simultaneously applying for, entry clearance or permission to stay as a Child Student.
Other Parent: The Child Student’s other parent is not in the UK and is not seeking to come to the UK.
Child's Age: The Child Student is aged between 4 and 11 years old and has, or is simultaneously applying for, entry clearance or permission to stay as a Child Student.
Living Arrangements: Intend to live with the Child Student during your stay in the UK.
Financial Support: Have enough money to support yourself without relying on public funds.
Home Intentions: Not intend to make the UK your main home and have sufficient funds to maintain your main home outside the UK.

Requirements may vary depending on individual circumstances. Consult an immigration lawyer specialising in UK immigration law for tailored advice.

For expert advice on your application for a UK Parent of a Child Student Visa, contact our UK immigration lawyers in Switzerland on +41 21 588 07 70 or complete our enquiry form.

Parent of a Child Student Visa Financial Requirement for a Resident of Switzerland

Generally, Swiss residents must have £1,560 for each month of intended stay in the UK (up to a maximum of 9 months), plus £625 for each month (up to a maximum of 9 months) for any child other than the Child Student under the applicant's care in the UK.

You must hold these funds for at least 28 consecutive days, ending no more than 31 days before your visa application date.

Exceptions:

If you have been in the UK with permission for more than 12 months, you are deemed to meet the financial requirement and do not need to show funds.
If applying together with the Child Student for either entry clearance or leave to remain, and both have lived in the UK for less than 12 months, you satisfy the financial requirement if the Child Student meets their financial requirement.

Switching into the Parent of a Child Student Route

If you currently have valid leave to remain in the UK, you can switch to the Parent of a Child Student route, provided you do not have, or were not last granted, permission to stay as a Visitor, Short-term Student, or outside the Immigration Rules.

Duration of Stay on a Parent of a Child Student Visa

If your Parent of a Child Student visa application is successful, your visa will be granted to expire at the same time as the Child Student’s visa or on the Child Student’s 12th birthday, whichever comes sooner.

Can Both Parents Travel from Switzerland to the UK?

Only one parent is permitted to travel to the UK on a Parent of a Child Student Visa, even if multiple children are attending school. The other parent may enter as a visitor for short stays or apply under a different immigration category.

Working on a Parent of a Child Student Visa

Parent of a Child Student Visa holders are not permitted to work in the UK.

Studying on a Parent of a Child Student Visa

Parent of a Child Student Visa holders are not permitted to study in the UK.

How Our UK Immigration Lawyers in Switzerland Can Help

Through the Swiss office of our UK immigration law firm, we are delighted to offer a comprehensive range of UK immigration legal services to Swiss citizens (and non-Swiss citizens) residing in Switzerland.

Our UK visa and immigration services for Swiss nationals (and non-Swiss nationals) residing in Switzerland encompass expert guidance on all UK visa routes for Swiss residents, along with a fully-managed UK visa application preparation service tailored for Swiss citizens (and non-Swiss citizens) in Switzerland.

Our team of UK immigration lawyers specialise in assisting with UK Parent of a Child Student Visa applications. We have extensive experience navigating the complex Home Office rules and policies and are dedicated to providing clear, reliable immigration advice tailored to Swiss resident parents of Child Students. We pride ourselves on being approachable and proactive in understanding and meeting our clients’ needs, delivering professional and friendly service.

For assistance with your application, contact our UK immigration lawyers on +41 21 588 07 70 or complete our enquiry form below.

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Applications for Child Student Visas by Swiss Students attending UK Independent Schools

The Child Student Visa route is for children aged between 4 and 17 who wish to study at an independent school in the UK, which is a Home Office approved student sponsor.

In order to qualify for a Child Student Visa, you will need to satisfy UK Visas and Immigration that:

You are aged between 4 and 17;
You have been offered an unconditional place on an approved course of study at an independent school holding a valid student sponsor licence;
You have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course without relying on public funds;
You have the consent of your parent(s) or legal guardian;

The exact requirements you will need to satisfy will vary depending on your circumstances. You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice.

Applications for Tourism, Leisure and Family Visit Visas by Swiss Residents

The Tourism, Leisure and Family Visit Visa for individuals who wish to come to the UK for a short-term stay for the purpose of visiting friends and/or family or for a short holiday.

The route does not lead to settlement in the UK and all visitors must make a separate application, even when travelling as part of a group.

In order to qualify for a Tourism, Leisure or Family Visit Visa you will need to satisfy UK Visas & Immigration that:

You are a visa national (a non-visa national can normally seek entry as a Visitor on arrival at the UK border);
You are genuinely seeking entry to the UK for a purpose that is permitted by the visitor routes;
You will not undertake any prohibited activities;
You have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to your visit (including travel, maintenance and accommodation costs) without working or accessing public funds;
You will leave the UK at the end of your visit;
You will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK your main home;
Your application does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal.

The exact requirements you will need to satisfy may vary depending on your circumstances. You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice.

Fresh applications and Judicial Reviews for Parents of Child Students Resident in Switzerland

If your application for entry clearance or leave to remain as a Parent of a Child Student has been refused, our immigration barristers can advise on the merits of making a fresh application or challenging the decision.

If the decision-maker failed to apply the Immigration Rules or Home Office policy correctly, we can bring Administrative Review proceedings to challenge the decision.

If the decision to refuse your application was unlawful, unreasonable or procedurally improper, our immigration barristers can apply for Judicial Review and provide representation at Judicial Review hearings.