No. 24 - Child Student Visas - Maintenance - Part 4
Proof of care arrangements & ability to pay
If studying and boarding at a residential independent school
A child must provide:
- a visa letter from the approved education provider showing the cost of the
boarding fees (being course fees and board or lodging fees) for the first year;
&
- proof that the child has enough money to pay the boarding fees.
If a parent or legal guardian who will accompany the child to the UK
A child must provide:
- a visa letter from the approved education provider showing the cost of the
course fees for one year; &
- proof that the child has enough money to pay the fees and accommodation.
If staying with a resident British citizen or other UK resident who is a close relative or in a private foster care arrangement
A child must provide:
- a visa letter from the approved education provider which includes the cost
of the fees for one year, and gives the name, address and contact details of the
parents(s) or legal guardian of the child;
- a written (undertaking) letter from the intended carer confirming the care arrangement;
- a letter from the parent(s) or legal guardian confirming the care arrangement; &
- proof to confirm the intended carer is allowed to be in the UK.
If staying in a private foster care arrangement the child must also provide:
- a copy of the letter of notification from the child's parent(s), legal guardian or intended carer to the local authority and the local authority's confirmation of receipt.
The table shows what each of the documents must show:
| What a child must provide |
What it must show |
| Visa letter from the approved education provider |
The cost of the fees for one year |
| Letter or document from the intended carer |
|
| Letter from a child's parent or legal guardian (for all under 18 year olds) |
|
| Proof to confirm the intended carer is allowed to be in the UK |
One of the following:
(The UK Border Agency will accept a notarised copy of the original passport or travel document.) |
| A copy of the letter of notification from a child's
parent(s), legal guardian or intended carer to the local authority (only for
those in a private foster care arrangement) |
|
| An original document from the local authority (only for
those in a private foster care arrangement) |
|
** Additional Information & Advice **
You can obtain further information about immigration law on FindLaw.
As discussed in a previous blog entry, the UK government introduced new rules for student visas earlier this year - so instead of researching online, you may prefer to speak with a solicitor who specialises in immigration law.
You can be matched with a solicitor for free via solicitor matching services, which can also help you to understand the best course of action for your situation and whether you are ready to hire a solicitor.
