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Child student visa
A child student visa is a route for a 4-17 year old child to study in the UK.

If you want to study in the UK’s school or your child wants to be a student in the UK, this visa is a great opportunity for you.

To achieve this, the visa applicant must:

1. Have an offer of study from an independent school in the UK.
2. Have the financial ability to cover living expenses
3. Have a letter of permission from parents or guardians.
    

If you meet the mentioned conditions, you can apply for a student visa. You can read the other terms and conditions of this visa below.

Duration of stay:

The duration of stay is dependent on your age when you request a visa and the duration of the course that you requested.

• If you are under 16, the duration of the course can be up to 6 years in addition to 4 months after the duration of the study period.
• If you are 16 or 17, the duration of the course can be up to 3 years in addition to 4 months after the duration of the study period.

It is a great opportunity for a child or teenager to study in the English education system, which is one of the best education systems in the world, and get to know the new culture and people.

Financial requirements

Fees vary depending on the type of stay you have in the UK.

1. Living with parents or legal guardian: You need to pay the course fees and 1560 pounds for living costs each month.
2. Studying in a boarding school: You need to pay the course fees and boarding school fees.
3. Living with foster carer/close relative: You have to pay the course fees and 570 pounds for living costs each month.

Suppose you are 16 or 17 and you live independently in London or other cities in the UK. In that case, you or your parent must prove that you have the financial ability to live in the UK by using a valid 28-day bank statement and work and business documents.

What do you need to do?

• Secure an unconditional offer from a licensed Child Student sponsor.
• Obtain a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your educational provider.
• Apply for the visa within 6 months of receiving your CAS.

Required documents:

1. Valid passport or travel documents
2. CAS from a course provider
3. Written and legal consent from parents or legal guardian
4. Proof of fund documents
5. You may need some extra documents to show your eligibility as a child student.

According to Wisevoter website statistics, England is one of the top 10 countries in educating children, so if you have the conditions to study in England, don't miss this opportunity.

How can VISAI accompany you in this process? Suppose you are a person between 4 and 17 years old or you have a child between 4 and 17 years old. In that case, you can find out if you are eligible for this visa by filling out the VISAI questionnaire, which is analyzed by artificial intelligence. If you are eligible, VISAI can introduce you to the best immigration institutions or experienced and specialized lawyers to carry out the immigration process; you will get access to your expert guides according to the results of the questionnaire.