United Kingdom - Travel & Tourist - Child Visitor Visa
Children under the age of 18 years can travel to the United Kingdom to visit friends and family who live in the UK. Applicants can either travel on their own or in the company of a designated guardian.
Applicants in this category must prove to the UK Immigration Authorities that suitable arrangements have been made for their reception and care whilst in the UK and that they have a parent or guardian in their home country who is otherwise responsible for their care.
CHILD VISITOR VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS
To qualify under the Child visa category, there are basic requirements which must be met. Applicants must be under the age of 18 years old and intending to visit the UK for a maximum of six (6) months. Applicants must be able to show that they will be accommodated and be financially supported (with the support of friends and family) during their stay in the UK. Applicants must also be able to meet the cost of their onward journey.
Child Visitor visa holders travelling in the company of a responsible adult will be required to provide details of their chaperone at the time of lodging their application. If the visa is granted, the chaperone's details will be endorsed on the child's visa and must travel with their chaperone.
CHILD VISITOR VISA ENTITLEMENTS
This visa entitles holders to visit the UK for up to a maximum of six (6) months, allowing them to experience the life and culture in the UK . They may also be allowed multiple entries during the six (6) month period. Child Visitor visa holders are forbidden from taking up either paid or unpaid employment whilst in the UK.