I am a British citizen but my kids are not (ages 10 & 12). How do I get a visa for them to visit the UK?
I am a Britsh Citizen, but I was born in South Africa (I received British citizenship because my father is from England). My kids (aged 10 & 12) were born in South Africa too. We want to spend Christmas with our English family this year but I can’t work out how to get UK visitors visas for my kids. Almost everything in the online visa application form is irrelevent (ie; since they’re kids, they’re not employed and don’t need to prove their income since we - their parents - will be paying for the trip). I have spent hours on the official website but still can’t work out which route to take...
Best Answer
I have just tried this online system, and while some of the questions are a teeny bit off beam for a child, if you answer them in a simple way without trying to read to much into it, you eventually get pointed towards questions and answers that make sense. I did not go further than what I will demonstrate below - BUT I think the online application will work out OK.
This is where you apply: Online Short Stay Visitors Visa for the UK
Just keep going through - remember that you are answering for the child not yourself, and that you are paying for everything.
Personal information
Given names mickey
Family name mouse
Residential address 1 bundaberg way
capetown
South Africa
How many days, weeks, months or years have you lived at this address? 5 Years
What is the ownership status of your home? I live with my family Change
Living at your home address
What is your gender, as shown in your passport or travel document? Male
What is your relationship status? Single
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Country of nationality South Africa
Date of birth 21 August 2002
Place of birth capetown
Country of birth South Africa
ChangeYour nationality, date and country of birth
Passport details
Passport number or travel document reference number a31987654
Place of issue capetown
Issue date 1 April 2015
Expiry date 31 March 2020
ChangeYour passport
Personal information
Do you have a national identity card? No
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Employment
What is your employment status? A student
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Income and expenditure
Do you have another income or any savings? I do not have any other income or savings
ChangeYour income and savings
How much money are you planning to spend on your visit to the UK? 2000.00 GBP Change
About the cost of your visit
What is the total amount of money you spend each month? 500.00 GBP Change
About your financial situation
Will anyone be paying towards the cost of your visit? Yes Change
Paying for your visit
Who is paying towards the cost of your visit?
Someone I know (for example, family or friend)
Name Daddy mouse
Address 1 bundaberg way
capetown
South Africa
How much money will they be paying towards your visit? 2000.00 GBP
Why are they helping to pay for your visit? they are my father Change
Help towards the cost of your visit
Add more help towards the cost of your visit Add
Travel information
Date you will arrive in the UK 15 December 2018
Date you will leave the UK 15 January 2019
Calculated duration of visit 1 month ChangeYour visit to the UK
English language
We may have to talk to you about your application. Which language would you prefer to use? English
ChangeSpoken language preference
Travel information
What is the main reason for your visit to the UK? Tourism, including visiting family and friends Change
Main reason for your visit
What is the main reason for your holiday visit to the UK? Visiting family Change
Main reason for your holiday visit
Give details of the main purpose of your visit and anything else you plan to do on your trip. See tourist and short stays for more information.
visit family Change
Your activities
Dependant details
Does anyone rely on you for financial support?
Include both those travelling with you and those who are not. No
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Parent details
What is this person's relationship to you? Father
Given names daddy Family name mouse
Date of birth 18 December 1982
Country of nationality British Citizen
Have they always had the same nationality? Yes Change
Give details about your first parent
What is this person's relationship to you?
Mother Given names minnie Family name mouse
Date of birth 15 June 1982
Country of nationality South Africa
Have they always had the same nationality? Yes Change
Give details about another parent
Child traveller
How many adults do you want to list on your visa? 1
ChangeAdults travelling with you
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How can I apply for UK visa for my child?
Child Visa Requirements & Eligibility You - the child - must be under 18. You must not be married or living in a civil partnership. You must not be living an independent life - i.e. the child must be dependent on its parents. You must be financially supported, without recourse to public funds or benefits.Can I bring my daughter to UK?
British citizens who have children living outside the United Kingdom can take them to the UK through the Child Visa, which falls under the Family visa category. A UK Family Visa, is the type of visa you will need if you want to enter and remain in the UK to live with a family member for more than 6 months.Can I apply for visitor visa for my child?
Minors (under 18 years of age) travelling alone or with a person other than their parents or legal guardians should have a letter of authorization, preferably in English or French, signed by both parents or legal guardians. It should also include the name of the adult who will be responsible for the children in Canada.Can I get a UK visa if my child is British?
Parent of a Child Visa - UK. You can apply to come to, remain in or become permanently settled in the UK if you have a child who is either a British Citizen or is settled in UK. You may also qualify for the visa if you and your child are in UK and your child has lived here for 7 years.NATIONALITY LAW: Registration of Children as British Citizens
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