UK Parent Visa

If you're the parent of a child who is a British citizen or who has established residency in the country, then you might be qualified to apply for a UK Parent visa.

The parent route is part of the UK family route under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules — it is not part of the Points-Based System (PBS). The cost of a UK parent visa depends on where you apply from and whether you pay extra for a faster decision.

The standard application fee for a UK parent visa is £2,064 for the primary applicant when applying from outside the UK, and £1,407 when applying from inside the UK. Each dependent is charged a separate application fee. This is the option for applicants who are willing to wait for the regular processing time. These fees do not include the immigration health surcharge, which is charged separately.

If you want a quicker decision on your application, you can pay for an optional priority service on top of the standard fee. The priority service delivers a faster answer on your visa application, and a super priority service can provide a decision within a few working days.

In conclusion, the price of a UK parent visa changes based on where you apply from and whether you add a priority service. The standard application fee is £2,064 for the primary applicant applying from outside the UK (or £1,407 from inside the UK), with a separate fee for each dependent. Applicants who need a faster decision can pay extra for a priority or super priority service.

• The UK parent visa is part of the family route under Appendix FM, not the Points-Based System.
• The standard application fee is £2,064 for the primary applicant from outside the UK (£1,407 from inside the UK), with a separate fee for each dependent.
• An optional priority or super priority service provides a quicker response to your visa application for an extra fee.