# Parent of a British or settled child visa: a worked example from Punjab with real numbers

One Parent of a British or settled child visa file from Punjab worked through line by line: the applicant, the figures in pounds and rupees, and what the officer decided.

Source: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/parent-of-a-child-visa/worked-example · 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.

## The file
Example: Manpreet applies to be near her daughter in Southall

**The situation.** Manpreet, 34, from Jalandhar, married a British citizen in 2016 and lived in the UK on a Partner visa until the marriage broke down in 2022. She returned to India before settling, and her daughter Ria, now 7 and British, lives with her father in Southall. A family court contact order from 2024 gives Manpreet in-person contact in school holidays, and she video calls Ria every evening. She has a UK job offer as a care assistant at £24,000 and savings of ₹18 lakh. She applies from Chandigarh in October 2026 with an IELTS Life Skills A1 pass.

| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Visa fee, Appendix FM parent, entry clearance | £2,064 (₹2,73,129) |
| Health surcharge, £1,035 a year for 33 months | £2,587.50 (₹3,42,404) |
| IELTS Life Skills A1 test in Jalandhar | about ₹15,000 |
| TB test | about ₹3,500 |
| Savings shown, ₹18 lakh at ₹132.33 | £13,603 |
| Job offer salary, counts towards adequate maintenance | £24,000 a year |
| Priority settlement service, optional, 30 working days | £500 (₹66,165) |
| Home Office charges before add-ons | £4,651.50 (₹6,15,533) |
| Standard decision time from biometrics | 12 weeks |

**Outcome.** The visa was granted after 10 weeks for 33 months. The contact order and the call logs showed an active role, and the job offer plus savings put her well above income support levels after rent for a room near Ria's school. She can work from arrival, extends after 30 months and can settle after 5 years on the route. Without the court order, the file would have rested on the father's cooperation, which is the weak point in most refused parent cases.

## The Home Office charges behind the figures
| Charge | GBP | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Parent of a child, entry clearance (Appendix FM, route to settlement) application fee | £2,064 | ₹2,73,129 |
| Each dependant: Dependant child applying with the parent, each (optional) | £2,064 | ₹2,73,129 |
| Priority service (optional) (optional) | £500 | ₹66,165 |
| UK Visa Desk all-in filing price, GST included |  | ₹29,999 |
| Required Home Office charges plus our filing price | £2,064 | ₹3,03,128 |

Fees effective 8 April 2026, verified 2026-10-08; converted at 132.33 INR per GBP (2026-10-08). Pass-through charges paid on gov.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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