Following are the various frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the parent visa category under 5 years route:
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Following are the various frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the parent visa category under 5 years route:
You should application form FLR (FP) to apply for leave to remain as a parent under 5 years route.
The parent visa route intended for a parent who has sole responsibility for or direct access to the child following the breakdown of their relationship with the child’s other parent. The route is for applicants who:
The parent route is not for couples with a child who are in a continuing genuine and subsisting partner relationship together.
As well as including a natural parent, under paragraph 6 of the Immigration Rules, a “parent” is defined as:
If your application for entry clearance as a parent of a child is successful under 5 years route, you will be granted 33 months entry clearance to stay in the UK.
If your application for leave to remain as a parent of a child is successful under 5 years route, you will be granted 30 months leave to remain.
You can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a parent of a child under 5 years route once you have spent 5 years continuous residence in the UK with leave to remain as a parent granted under 5 years route.
The following English language requirements apply for parent visa applications under 5 years route:
You can use Same Day Service (UKVI Premium Service) for:
If your application for entry clearance or leave to remain as a parent has been refused by the Home Office UKVI, you can challenge the refusal by way of an immigration appeal to the First Tier Tribunal.
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