UK visa fees when traveling with a minor?
I am filling out an application for a UK visitors visa and I am planning on traveling with my child who is a minor. What visa fees am I required to pay?
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I am filling out an application for a UK visitors visa and I am planning on traveling with my child who is a minor. What visa fees am I required to pay?
If you are planning to travel with a child under 18, you must...
- Apply for a Standard Visitor Visa for yourself;
- Apply for a Standard Visitor Visa (child visitor) for your child;
- Pay for your application; and
- Pay for your child's application;
- Make a biometrics appointment for yourself; and
- Make a biometrics appointment for your child.
What this amounts to, is you and your child must make two full applications and pay the fee for both applications. UKVI has stated that the amount of work necessary to process an application is not dependent upon the applicant's age, so the fee is the same for all applicants.
Notes...
- They stopped issuing parent/child visas as a single visa about 17 years ago.
- Fees for the Standard Visitor Visa will increase (allegedly) in April 2016 and (allegedly) October 2016. They are getting the details approved right now.
- Related article here: How should a family with young children apply for UK visas?
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Does a minor need a visa for 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.Do children pay for UK visa?
Child Visa Fees - How Much Does a Child Visa Cost? The application fee for a dependent child visa from outside the UK is \xa31,523, plus the Immigration Health Surcharge of \xa31,200. From inside the UK, you will pay a Government fee of \xa31,033 plus an Immigration Health Surcharge of \xa31,000.How much does it cost for dependent visa in UK?
FeesApply outside the UKApply in the UKCost if joining your partner, parent or child\xa31,538\xa31,048Cost for each dependant added to your application\xa31,538 each person\xa31,048 each personCost for an adult who needs to be looked after by a relative\xa33,250\xa31,048How do I bring a minor to the UK?
You can apply for a family visa to join your parent in the UK. You may not need a family visa if at least one of your parents has indefinite leave to remain or proof of permanent residence. Check if you can apply to settle in the UK.UK Visa Application | Student Visa Cost | Moving with Family
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