UK Child Student Visa & Parent of a Child Student Visa
Professional Legal Fees:
Fixed Fee: £1,490 for Admission + £1,490 for Child Student Visa
No Win, No Fee: £3,450 for Admission + £3,450 Child Student Visa
Excludes Home Office visa application fees, IHS and any applicable school admission fees.
Reviewed by:
Mohammad Amin Nejat , University of Birmingham Graduate, OISC Accredited Immigration Lawyer (Registration No. F202432157) and Member of the UK Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (Membership No. 9253).
This content has been reviewed in accordance with the UK Immigration Rules and all relevant Appendices as of September 2025.
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- Did You Know?
Kids 4–12 can bring one parent to stay with them in the UK.
Give your child the gift of a world-class British education. Nejat Immigration makes the Child Student Visa process simple and smooth for children aged 4–17 to study at prestigious UK independent schools.
For children under 12, A parent can accompany them to the UK under the Parent of a Child Student Visa.
- Leading Prestigious Private Schools
- English Language Mastery and Exposure to British Culture
- Supportive Environment for International Students
- Strong Pathway to Ivy League and Russell Group Unis
Connecting Students via Formal Partnerships with 77+ UK Institutions
- Our Services
Both UK Child Student Visa Packages Include the Following Services:
Consultation and Assessment
Evaluation of eligibility
School selection guidance and planning
Financial requirement analysis
Hassle-Free Documentation Support
Complete document checklist
Guardian arrangement assistance
Never Miss a Step
Expert Application Support
CAS Guidance – Secure Your Spot
Conditional to Unconditional Offer Assistance
Interview Prep – Ace Your School Admission
Complete Visa Application Support
Visa Application Form Completion
Biometric Appointment Scheduling
Application Submission & Tracking
OISC Accredited Immigration Law Firm
Handled by an Immigration Lawyer
Clear pricing from start to finish
Confidential, secure, private, and trusted
- Why us?
Why Choose Nejat Immigration?
We offer carefully selected options to match your budget, preferred location, and your child’s educational needs.
- Day Schools for Under 12s: Tuition starting from £16,000 per year.
- Boarding Schools for Ages 12–16: Tuition starting from £39,000 per year
Focused on UK Immigration Law
Unlike many law firms that handle civil, criminal, family, conveyancing and probate law, our entire and sole focus is UK immigration law.
ICEF-Certified & Trusted Partnerships
Giving your child access to world-class education opportunities. Official partnerships with prestigious UK independent schools and Universities.
Challenge Home Office Decisions
As a regulated OISC Immigration Law Firm, if your application is refused, we can request an AR within 14 days of the decision.
Fully Insured
At Nejat Immigration, we are covered by £1.5 million Public and Product Liability Insurance and £250,000 Professional Indemnity Insurance.
Mohammad Amin Nejat
OISC Accredited Immigration Lawyer
“We guide families through the UK immigration process with expertise, transparency, and care, helping students access world-class educational opportunities.”
Parya Kazemi
International Education Consultant
“I help families and students navigate the UK education system, ensuring smooth admissions and the best opportunities for a successful academic journey.”
- How It Works
1. Admission
Comprehensive support throughout the process of securing an offer letter from a UK independent school.
Professional Legal Fees:
- £1,490 (Fixed Fee)
- £3,450 (No Win, No Fee)
2. Child’s Visa
End-to-end assistance with obtaining a UK Child Student Visa, including guidance on securing the CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).
Professional Legal Fees:
- £1,490 (Fixed Fee)
- £3,450 (No Win, No Fee)
3. Parent’s Visa
Full support for parents wishing to accompany their child (ages 4–12) to the UK under the Parent of a Child Student Visa route.
Professional Legal Fees:
- £990
4. If Refused
Challenging a UK visa refusal through the Administrative Review (AR) process, submitted within 14–28 days of the decision.
Professional Legal Fees:
- £690
No hidden charges with Nejat Immigration Ltd you only pay for services explicitly outlined in your agreement. All government fees, IHS surcharges, and mandatory government costs are subject to change if revised by UKVI or the Home Office. Our OISC-registered immigration lawyer service fees remain guaranteed as agreed in your contract, regardless of government fee changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
You must be aged between 4 and 17 years old to qualify for a UK Child Student Visa.
A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS Letter) contains a reference number issued by your independent school once they’ve offered you a place. You need this to apply for your Child Student Visa, and you must apply within 6 months of receiving it.
If applying from outside the UK, a decision is usually issued within 3 weeks, or within 2 working days if you opt for the Super Priority Service (available in select locations such as Dubai, New York, Istanbul, and Rome) for an additional £1,000–£1,200. For applications submitted inside the UK, the standard processing time is typically up to 8 weeks.
This depends on your living arrangements and school tuition fees. For example, if boarding at a residential school, you need to show boarding fees for one academic year. If living independently aged 16-17 in London, you need £1,529 per month for up to nine months for living costs plus any outstanding day school fees.
You must have held the required funds for at least 28 consecutive days, ending not more than 31 days before your visa application date.
If your visa is approved, you can travel to the UK up to 1 month before your course starts (or 7 days if there’s less than 1 month until the start date).
If you’re under 16, you can stay for the duration of your course or 6 years, whichever is shorter. If you’re 16 or 17, you can stay for the duration of your course or 3 years, whichever is shorter.
Yes, if you’re aged 16 or 17, you can work for a maximum of 10 hours per week during term time and full-time during vacations.
If applying from outside the UK, apply no more than 6 months before your course starts. If applying from within the UK, apply no earlier than 3 months before your course starts.
If you’re 16 or 17 years old, the Home Office will assess whether you’re a genuine student by looking at your immigration history, education history, course details, reasons for studying in the UK, post-study plans, and financial circumstances.
Yes, if you’re aged between 4 and 11, one parent can apply for a Parent of a Child Student Visa to care for you in the UK. The other parent must not be in the UK or seeking to come.
Yes, you can extend your stay if you remain aged between 4 and 17, are sponsored by an independent school, have an unconditional offer, and can show sufficient funds. There’s no requirement to show academic progress.
No, the Child Student route is not a direct pathway to settlement. However, time spent in the UK on a Child Student Visa can count towards the 10-year long residence route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), provided you meet all the continuous residence requirements.
You can study a wide range of courses at independent schools, including GCSE, A-levels, International Baccalaureate (IB), and other qualifications that meet the National Curriculum or Recognised Qualification Framework standards, as well as courses approved by education inspection bodies like Ofsted.
Yes, Child Student Visa holders are permitted to switch into the Student route.
Yes, if you’ve been in the UK with valid leave for at least 12 months before applying, or if you’re a British National (Overseas) or from certain specified countries subject to the ‘differential evidence requirement’. If you are a national of any of the following countries, you may be subject to the differential evidence requirement and could automatically satisfy the Child Student Visa financial requirement, though UKVI reserves the right to request evidence of funds. These countries include Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, The Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, UAE, and USA.
Yes, if you have valid leave to remain and don’t currently have permission as a Visitor, Short-term Student, or outside the Immigration Rules, and you’re not on immigration bail.
We can advise on making a fresh application or challenging the decision through Administrative Review (if the rules weren’t applied correctly) or sending Pre-Action-Protocol for Judicial Review (if the decision was unlawful or unreasonable).
Yes, you must have the consent of your parent(s) or legal guardian to apply for a Child Student Visa.
Your CAS must include details of the course you’ll be studying, the cost of accommodation, tuition fees, and any payments already made. It must be issued by a licensed student sponsor and cannot have been used in a previous application.
