Apply to settle in the UK – child
Use this form to apply to settle in the UK if you are a child, or are applying on behalf of a child under 18.
All questions in this application form relate to the child applicant, even if someone is applying on their behalf. If you are the child of someone who has settled status or has applied for settled status through the EU Settlement Scheme, you may be able to make a free application to remain in the UK under that Scheme. Check if you're eligible
Do not use this form if:
- your current leave to remain is as the child of a parent who is (or parents who are) applying for settlement on the 10-year family route. Applications for settlement on that route will open on 20 June 2022 when the new 'Settlement as a partner or parent' and 'Settlement as a child (including a child aged over 18 already in the UK as a dependent)' forms will be available on the gov.uk website.
Before you apply
Before you begin, read the guidance to find out about eligibility, how to make your application and the required documents.
How long it takes you to complete the application will depend on your particular circumstances. You will be able to save your application and come back to it at another time if you need to.
If you are inactive for 25 minutes you will be automatically logged out.
eVisa
As part of the application process, you are also applying for an eVisa.
How we use your data
The Home Office will use the personal information you provide to consider your application. We may also share your information with other public and private sector organisations in the UK and overseas. For more detail please see the Privacy Notice for the Borders, Immigration and Citizenship system. This also sets out your rights under the Data Protection Act 2018 and explains how you can access your personal information and complain if you have concerns about how we are using it.