Processing
Parent of a British or settled child visa processing time from India
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Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, Visa counsellors, Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd, Patiala. Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024. Last verified .
Standard service
12 weeks
From biometrics at VFS to the decision email
Verified 8 October 2026
Priority
30 working days
Bought at the VFS appointment
Verified 8 October 2026
Super priority
Not offered
End of the next working day after biometrics
Verified 8 October 2026
What slows Indian files
- Bank statements that need verification with the branch; Indian co-operative and small private banks take longest.
- A sponsor in the UK whose status or income is checked against HMRC records.
- Peak months: May to July for students, October to December for visitors before the holidays.
- Any previous refusal, which moves the file to a more senior officer.
Related questions
How much does the Parent visa cost from India in 2026?ShowHide
£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?ShowHide
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?ShowHide
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.
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Related routes
- Punjab licence: 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024valid to 22 July 2029
- CIN: U52291PB2024PTC060508Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd
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