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Children’s Visas allow non-UK national children to join or remain with their parent(s) who are settled or have lawful status in the UK. Whether you’re reuniting as a family or including a child as a dependant on your visa, this route is essential for keeping families together under UK immigration law.
Children’s Visas are designed for dependant children of individuals who are British citizens, settled in the UK (with Indefinite Leave to Remain or EU Settled Status), or lawfully residing on specific visa routes (e.g. Skilled Worker, Spouse, or Innovator Visa holders).
To qualify, the child must usually:
Be under 18 years old at the time of application (or over 18 but still financially dependent and not living an independent life).
Not be married or in a civil partnership.
Intend to live with the parent(s) in the UK.
Have adequate accommodation and financial support without relying on public funds.
Demonstrate a genuine parental relationship with the sponsoring parent(s).
In some cases, particularly where the child is applying to join one parent in the UK, additional evidence may be required to show sole responsibility or that serious or compelling family considerations exist.
Successful applicants are granted a visa in line with the sponsoring parent’s visa status or can receive Indefinite Leave to Remain if the parent is settled.
Hermes Legal is committed to helping families stay together. We provide expert legal guidance and personalised support in preparing strong applications for children under all eligible immigration routes.
We offer a full range of UK immigration services designed to support individuals, families, and businesses. From visa applications to appeals and asylum, our legal experts provide clear, strategic advice to help you navigate every stage of the immigration process with confidence.
We offer legal assistance for asylum seekers, overstayers, and those making fresh or long-residence claims, protecting your rights under UK immigration law.
We provide expert support for spouse, fiancé, child, and partner visas, as well as guidance on securing indefinite leave to remain and UK citizenship.
We support professionals and businesses with UK work visas, including skilled worker, innovator, start-up, and expansion visas, ensuring smooth, compliant entry.
We help challenge visa refusals through judicial reviews, and appeals, ensuring your case is heard with strong legal representation.
We assist travelers with UK visit visa applications and Electronic Travel Authorizations, including tourist visas, family visits, and business travel permits, ensuring seamless, compliant entry.
We help challenge visa refusals through judicial reviews, and appeals, ensuring your case is heard with strong legal representation.
If you’re considering a human rights claim or facing removal from the UK, it’s natural to have questions. We’ve compiled answers to the most common concerns to help you better understand your rights, the legal process, and how Hermes Legal can support your case with clarity and care.
Overstaying means remaining in the UK after your visa or leave to remain has expired, without renewing or switching to a new status.
Yes, in some cases. You may be eligible to make a human rights claim, long residence application, or fresh claim depending on your situation.
You must have lived continuously in the UK for at least 20 years to apply under this route, even if some or all of that time was without status.
Yes, it can impact future applications, but strong legal representation can help you explain and overcome this in many cases.
Having a British or long-resident child may strengthen your case under Article 8 (family and private life). We can advise based on your full circumstances.
Hermes Legal is a trusted UK-based immigration services firm dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate complex immigration processes with confidence.
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