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Skilled Worker visa
work (employer-sponsored)
Who it suits: parent with a UK job offer from a licensed sponsor
Main requirements
Usually paid at least GBP 41,700/yr or the job's going rate, whichever is higher (lower floor of GBP 33,400 in some cases).
Family: partner and children under 18 can apply as dependants (restrictions for care workers and 'medium skilled' jobs)
School: gov.uk lists 'study' among what dependants can do.
Read on the official page (7 Oct 2026). Official page
Global Talent visa
talent (endorsement or prize)
Who it suits: leaders / potential leaders in academia, research, arts, digital tech
Main requirements
Endorsement by an approved body or an eligible prize; GBP 766 fee per person plus healthcare surcharge (usually GBP 1,035/yr per person).
Family: partner and children can be included (each pays GBP 766)
School: Study rights for dependants not stated on the fetched page.
Read on the official page (7 Oct 2026). Official page
Child Student visa (+ Parent of a Child Student visa)
student
Who it suits: child aged 4-17 at an independent (fee-paying) school; one parent may accompany a child aged 4-11
Main requirements
Unconditional offer from an independent school; GBP 558 fee; maintenance funds e.g. GBP 1,560/month for child + accompanying parent (+GBP 625 per additional child). Parent visa: only one parent, keep main home outside UK, GBP 637.
Family: one parent only, for children 4-11; parent cannot work
School: Route exists specifically for independent schools.
Read on the official page (7 Oct 2026). Official page
Visa rules change often, and this is not legal advice. Check the official page and the embassy before you apply.
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