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UK Child Visa requirement prior to section 3(5) citizenship application
Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:30 pm
by HCJNL
A divorced parent, British citizen by descent, with a 12 year non-British child, wishes to move to the UK, with the child, next year. The objective is to attain British citizenship for the child, via section 3(5), after 3 years residence. The parent has the consent of the ex-partner.
Does the child need a visa? If so, which one, and can it be acquired before parent and child move to the UK?
Re: UK Child Visa requirement prior to section 3(5) citizenship application
Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:04 pm
by secret.simon
Yes, the child does need a visa to move to the UK if the child is a non-British citizen (all non-British citizens, whether adults or children, need a visa or leave to remain to reside in the UK legally).
Assuming that the parent can prove sole responsibility, they can apply for the usual
dependent visa, with the British parent needing to meet the usual requirements for one dependent (annual income of £18,600 per annum or savings of £62,500, etc).
Re: UK Child Visa requirement prior to section 3(5) citizenship application
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 12:18 am
by vinny
If the British parent has
sole responsibility, etc., then child
may require adequate maintenance.