#1 UK Parent Visa Lawyers & Solicitors

UK Parent Visa explained

If you have a child who is a British citizen or who has settled status in the UK, there are provisions in the UK Immigration Rules which enable you to apply to join your child in the UK.

​This visa is part of the Spouse and Family visas​ in the UK.

How to get a UK Parent Visa

The parent must be over 18, located outside the UK, capable of adequately supporting and housing themselves and any dependents upon arrival, and proficient in English to an acceptable standard (CEFR A1). The child must reside in the UK, be under 18, and either hold British citizenship or have settled status in the UK.

UK Parent Visa Eligibility & Requirements

To qualify for a UK parent visa, you must meet these key criteria:

Child Requirements

• The child must be under 18 at the time of application or have been under 18 when you were initially granted leave to remain
• The child must not be living an independent life

Relationship Requirements

• You must have sole parental responsibility for the child, or
• If sharing responsibility, the other parent must be a British citizen or settled in the UK and not your partner
• You must provide evidence of taking an active role in your child’s upbringing

Financial Requirements

• You must demonstrate the ability to financially support yourself and any dependents without relying on public funds
• The minimum income requirement is £29,000 gross annual income
• Alternatively, you must have savings of £88,500 if not meeting the income threshold

Additional Requirements

• You must be over 18 years old
• You must meet the English language requirement (CEFR A1)
• You must have suitable accommodation for you and your child

Cost of the UK Parent Visa

The cost of applying for a UK spouse visa is £1,846 if you are applying from outside the UK and £1,258 if you are applying from within the UK.

You might also need to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. For each adult (18 or older), it costs £5,175 if you’re staying for 5 years.

At Dos, we extremely suggest talking to a lawyer to understand if you are eligible before making such a monetary investment. Fill out the quick form on our Immigration page, and we will connect you with up to three lawyers for free who can help you with your Parent Visa. Our lawyers and solicitors have a 99% success rate with parent visas, so you can ensure you have total confidence that you will succeed before investing so much money in the application.

How can Dos help me obtain the UK Parent Visa?

Dos' team will connect you with UK Immigration Law Solicitors skilled in Parent Visa law. Join 500+ happy families who have used Dos to stay in the UK with their families.

​At Dos, we understand how important it is for our clients and their families to settle and finally make the UK their permanent home. If you are considering applying for a Parent visa, fill out the quick form on our Immigration page, and we will connect you with specialist Parent Visa lawyers who will provide you with the best immigration advice and representation to assist you in getting the Parent Visa.

Our network of legal professionals specialising in Parent Visas offers assistance in various areas, such as:

• Submitting applications for UK Parent Visa.
• Handling cases of UK Parent Visa rejection.

​With our lawyers' extensive experience and updated knowledge of Parent Visas, we significantly enhance the likelihood of a successful application outcome.

​If you have inquiries regarding Parent Visas, we will connect you with our lawyers across the UK for personalised assistance. Our lawyers are available face-to-face and remotely through phone calls and video calls. Start the process now by filling out the quick form on our Immigration page, and we will connect you with up to three Parent Visa lawyers for free in minutes.

Why should I choose Dos for the UK Parent Visa?

• We will connect you with up to three lawyers with a high success rate in Parent Visa applications for free.
• We only work with lawyers with accredited expertise in Immigration Law.
• You don't pay anything to us. Lawyers will give you a quote first, and then you will decide if you want to hire them.
• Dos is recognised as the leading immigration marketplace in the UK.
• Extensive collective experience exceeding 200 years in immigration law.

Fill out the quick form on our Immigration page, and we will connect you with the best lawyers for your Parent Visa.

Have others been successful through Dos?

Join 500+ happy families. Dos' case studies show the diverse immigrants we have assisted in obtaining UK Parent Visas. Our team is ready to help you with family visa applications for yourself and your family. For more information, fill out the quick form on our Immigration page, and we will connect you with up to three UK Parent Visa lawyers.