This category allows a parent of a child in the UK to join the child in UK, where he/she cannot apply as a spouse/partner of a UK citizen/settled person.
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Requirements
Requirements for the child
- under the age of 18 on the date of application
living in the UK; and - a British citizen or settled in the UK.
Requirements for the applicant parent:
A parent may apply if
- the applicant has sole responsibility for the child or the child normally lives with that parents and not their other parent; or
- the parent or carer that the child normally lives with is a British citizen or settled in the UK, but is not the applicant’s partner, and the applicant does not qualify for a partner/spouse visa.
- under the age of 18 on the date of application