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Fiance(e) or proposed civil partner of a British citizen or settled person

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Bringing your children

This section explains how your children can apply to enter or remain in the UK with you, if you are (or are applying as) the fiance(e) or prospective civil partner of a British citizen or a person settled here.

Children aged under 18

The Children of British citizens and settled people section describes the requirements that your children must meet if they want to enter or remain in the UK. It also explains how they can apply from abroad.

If you are applying for a visa to come to the UK as an fiance(e) or prospective civil partner, and you want to bring your children with you, you must name them on your visa application. However, they will also need to apply for their own visas.

While you are here as a fiance(e) or prospective civil partner, your children must not work in the UK.

Children aged 18 or over

If you have children who are aged 18 or over, they cannot apply as your child dependants. They may be able to apply to enter the UK as other dependent relatives in exceptional circumstances.