Can Undergraduate Students Bring Parents to the UK? Understanding Visa Guidelines

Learn about the rules for undergraduate students bringing parents to the UK on a student visa and explore visitor visa options.

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Can I bring my parents to UK while studying undergraduate? Unfortunately, undergraduate students cannot bring their parents to the UK on a Tier 4 (General) student visa. Only students at the postgraduate level or certain government-sponsored students can bring dependents such as parents. Consider short-term visitor visas for their visits.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What type of visa can my parents use to visit me in the UK? Your parents can apply for a short-term visitor visa to come and visit you while you study in the UK.
  2. Can I bring dependents on a Tier 4 visa? Only postgraduate students and certain government-sponsored students can bring dependents on a Tier 4 visa.
  3. How long can my parents stay in the UK on a visitor visa? Visitors can typically stay in the UK for up to 6 months on a visitor visa.
  4. What are the requirements for a UK visitor visa? Requirements include proof of financial means, a valid passport, and intent to return to your home country after the visit.

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