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Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle

• Overview

  You can apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you’re one of the following: a…

• Eligibility

  You must prove that you: are 17 or over have enough money without help…

• Your partner and children

  Your partner and children can apply to join you in the UK as your…

• Documents you must provide

  When you apply you’ll need to provide: a current passport or another valid…

• Apply from outside the UK

  You must apply online for a UK Ancestry visa before you travel to the UK.…

• Extend your visa

  You can apply to extend your visa and stay in the UK for a further 5…

• Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement')

  You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you’ve spent 5…

Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.

• Updated: 28 March 2024

You can apply for a Parent of a Child Student visa if your child attends an independent school in the UK.

• Who can apply

  You can only apply for a Parent of a Child Student visa if your child has…

• Money you need

  When you apply for a Parent of a Child Student visa, you must: pay the…

• Documents you'll need to apply

  When you apply you’ll need to provide: a current passport or other valid…

• Apply from outside the UK

  You must apply online for a Parent of a Child Student visa before you…

• Extend your visa

  You can apply to extend your visa while in the UK as long as you and your…

Child Benefit if your child dies or the claimant dies - report the death, when to make a new claim, arrears

Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education

The adoption process - eligibility, assessment, adoption agencies, adoption court orders, overseas adoptions and the rights of birth parents.

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - support your child can get at school and how to apply for an education, health and care (EHC) plan

Legal rights for intended parents and surrogates; how legal parenthood is transferred; children born outside the UK; pay and leave rights

Apply for a Child Student visa to study in the UK if you're under 18 - eligibility, documents, how to apply, extend or switch, where you'll live, how long it takes and how much it costs

Why children are sent to custody, what it's like, visiting, advice and support