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UK Parent Visa Solicitors, Scotland

The Parent Visa route is one way British nationals can bring parents living outside the UK to the country.

There are some restrictions in place on who can apply for a Parent Visa. As immigration law is a very complex area, it makes sense to consult with experienced immigration law solicitors to ensure you are eligible.

Understanding the UK Parent visa requirements, including eligibility criteria, is crucial for a successful application.

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UK Parent Visa Requirements

To be eligible to apply for a Parent Visa, you must be the parent of a British child or a child who is either a British citizen or resident in the UK with no immigration restrictions or has spent seven consecutive years living in the UK.

As the parent, you must:

Be currently living outside of the UK.
Be over the age of 18 years old.
Be separate from the other parent of the child resident in the UK. If the child is a British or Irish citizen, you may still be eligible to apply.
Be self-sufficient on arrival to the UK. You must also demonstrate that you will not require access to public funds.
Be able to speak English adequately – (CEFR A1)
Provide evidence that they have already and will continue to take an active role in their child’s upbringing.
Demonstrate that your family life will be maintained and that you have the right to appeal based on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Provide evidence if there is shared responsibility of a child such as a court order. If you share parental responsibility, you must show active involvement in the child’s life.
If you have sole parental responsibility, you must provide evidence of complete control and decision-making authority for the child’s care.

The Home Office will only seek to approve applications if you are going to take an active role in your child’s life. It is vital that you can display this. Additionally, after living continuously in the UK for a certain period, you may become eligible for indefinite leave to remain.

Contact our immigrant solicitors team, who will be able to assist with the application process.

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Parent Visa Application Process

Applications for a parent visa application from outside of the UK must be completed online along with the accompanying VAF4A application form.

Applications from inside the UK can be done online or by post. This allows applicants to remain in the UK while their application is processed.

It is also possible to advance your application through a premium service centre where you fill out the relevant form before booking an appointment.

Documents to support your application include:

Valid passport with space to affix visa.
Copies of previous passports.
Proof of English Language Requirement.
Proof of financial sufficiency.
Proof of parental responsibilities.

Further supporting documents include:

Your full name.
Date of birth.
Previous immigration applications.
Any criminal convictions.
Accredited translations of any documents not in English.
Tuberculosis test result (if travelling from a country where the UK requires a TB testing certificate).