child visa

[lisa123]

Hi evryone , is it possible to apply for a visa in the uk ,for someone who is outside the uk, but my solicitor said he can do it, i was jst wondering how, since the person havent been in the uk before. your help wil be much appreciated.

[Obie]

Yes Entry Clearance can be applied from abroad (it is like a visa).

Leave to remain has to be applied for from the UK.

If you solicitor says that Leave to Remain can be applied for from the UK, when someone is from abroad, then that is wrong.

If the person is outside UK, they can only apply for entry clearance.

[lisa123]

Okay thanks Obie, if FLR is applied and approved while the applicant is still outside the uk, does the applicant have to apply for entry clearance to enter the uk?

[Obie]

No you cannot apply for FLR for a child who is outside the UK.

[lisa123]

what type of visa can be applied to a 9year old child,while they are stil abroad, joining their mother in the uk , im seeing the soilicitor next week, but he said he can do the visa for the little while shes still outside, thts where im getting confused, cos im asking myself how is it going to be than for someone whos outside.

[Obie]

The lawyer seems confused.

You cannot apply for Leave to Remain for a child who is outside the UK.


What is your current status in the UK, and what about your child's father? is he prepared for the child to join you? Is he alive and part of the child's life?

[lisa123]

The father is ready and have agreed for the child to come to uk, my status on spousal visa.

[Obie]

Well that is positive, provided you can show that have sole responsibility and your spouse earns 22,400, then you will be able to bring the child over.