Under this visa, candidates, under the age of 18 years who intend to travel to the UK to visit their UK based friends and family, are applicable. Applicants may travel accompanied by a designated guardian or they may choose to travel on their own.

For to the UK Immigration Authorities care during the stay, the applicants must prove that suitable arrangements have been organized for their reception in the UK. Also, they must prove that in their home country, they have a parent or guardian, otherwise responsible for their care.

Child Visitor Visa Basic Requirements

There are some prerequisites that must be met, to qualify under the Child Visitor visa category.

The applicants may visit the UK only for a maximum of six (6) months and they must be aged less than 18 years. During their stay in the UK, applicants are required to show that they will be accommodated and they must be able to financially support themselves (with the support of friends and family). In the UK, the Child Visitor visa does not allow the visa holders to take up any paid or unpaid employment. Applying candidates must demonstrate their ability to meet the cost of their onward journey.

Under this category, visa regulations require the candidates to furnish details of the accompanying individual at the time of lodging their application. Details of the accompanying individuals are endorsed on the child’s visa, if granted. A visa holder found to be travelling without the endorsed individual might have their visa cancelled, in specific scenarios.

Child Visitor Visa Entitlements

This visa permits for up to a maximum of six (6) months to visit the UK and experience the life and culture in the UK. The multiple entries may also be allowed during the six (6) month period.