Family Visa (Spouse / Partner) · sub-route
Parent of British / settled child
£2,064 · 5 yrs to ILR · no income test
Sourced from GOV.UK · Updated April 2026The short answer
Parent of British / settled child is one way to qualify for the Family Visa (Spouse / Partner). The core rules of the Family Visa (Spouse / Partner) apply — the specifics that set this route apart are below.
£2,064Application fee from
£1,035IHS per year
2 yrs 9 months initial · extends to 5 yrsInitial leave
5 yrsTo settlement (ILR)
Who qualifies for this route
- Parent of a British or settled child under 18 living in the UK
- Sole responsibility OR direct access rights to the child
- No minimum income requirement (different from partner route)
Other Family Visa (Spouse / Partner) sub-routes
Partner / Spouse
£2,064 · 5 yrs to ILR · £29,000 income
ViewChild of partner / parent
£2,064 · joins parent's route
ViewAdult Dependent Relative
£3,672 · ILR on entry · high bar
ViewFiancé(e) / Proposed civil partner
£2,064 · 6 months to marry · switch to partner
ViewSource: GOV.UK — Parent of British / settled child · Last verified April 2026
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