# Parent of a Child Student visa eligibility for Indian applicants, 2026

Who qualifies for the Parent of a Child Student visa from India, the thresholds that apply in 2026 and the tools to check before you pay.

Source: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/parent-of-child-student-visa/eligibility · 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 child is aged 4 to 11 when you apply and holds, or is applying for, a Child Student visa at an independent school in the UK
- You are the child's parent or legal guardian and only one parent applies
- You intend to leave the UK when the child turns 12 or the visa ends, and you keep your main home outside the UK
- You have enough money to support yourself and the child without working, in addition to the school fees, held for 28 days
- Your other children in the UK must also hold or be applying for Child Student visas
- You will not work, study a course, run a business or claim public funds
- TB certificate from an approved clinic in India for you and for a child aged 11

## FAQ
**Can both parents come with the child?**
No. Only one parent can hold this visa. The other parent may visit on a Standard Visitor visa for up to 6 months at a time.

**Can I work while in the UK?**
No paid or unpaid work, no business and no study. You must fund the stay from savings or income from India.

**How much money do I need?**
Living costs for you and the child for each month of the visa, up to the Home Office monthly figure, on top of any unpaid school fees. The figure changes on 30 November 2026; our student maintenance calculator applies the right one by application date.

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

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