# Parent of a British or settled child visa documents checklist for Indian applicants

The documents an Indian applicant needs for the Parent of a British or settled child visa, named the way Indian banks, universities and offices issue them.

Source: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/parent-of-a-child-visa/documents · Updated 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024 · UK Visa Desk, a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, Patiala, India. WhatsApp +91 91155 80911, Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

- Your passport and the child's British passport, settlement evidence or eVisa share code, and the child's birth certificate naming you
- Court order from the UK family court or an Indian family court setting out custody, residence or contact, or a signed and witnessed agreement with the other parent
- Evidence of your active role: video call logs, visits to the UK or the child's visits to India, school reports addressed to you, money sent for the child, photographs over time
- Letter from the child's school or nursery confirming your contact and involvement
- Statement from the other parent or carer, with their passport or BRP, confirming your access and their status
- Adequate maintenance evidence: your job offer or savings, the carer's income, or your own ITR acknowledgements and bank statements for 6 months, and a budget showing the family above income support levels
- Accommodation: tenancy or ownership papers for where you and the child will live, with a property inspection report if shared
- A1 English SELT certificate from IELTS Life Skills, LanguageCert, PTE Home or Skills for English, or a degree with the Ecctis statement
- TB test certificate from an approved clinic in India, valid for 6 months
- Divorce decree, separation agreement or death certificate relating to the child's other parent
- Your Aadhaar or voter ID and a short statement explaining the family history and why the child lives in the UK

## FAQ
**How much does the Parent visa cost from India in 2026?**
£2,064 plus the health surcharge of £1,035 a year, charged for the 33-month grant, so about £4,900 before the A1 test, the TB test and VFS add-ons. Our fee calculator converts the total to rupees at today's rate.

**Do I need to earn £29,000?**
No. That rule applies to the Partner route. The Parent route uses adequate maintenance: your household income after housing costs must be at least what a British family of the same size would get on income support. Savings and the carer's income can count.

**I am divorced from my British wife and our daughter lives with her in London. Can I apply?**
Yes, if you have direct in-person access, usually shown by a court order or a written agreement with her, and you are taking an active role. Evidence of regular calls, visits and money sent for your daughter is the heart of the file.

Full guide: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/parent-of-a-child-visa.md

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