A child visa lets a minor child join a parent who is a citizen, resident or visa holder abroad. It is linked to the parent's status and pays special attention to consent and the child's welfare.
By Krosz Editorial Team · Reviewed by Krosz Visa Operations · Published 2026-09-15 · Updated 2026-09-15
Purpose
Allowing a minor child to join a parent abroad.
Who is it for?
Minor children (and sometimes young adult dependent children) of a citizen, resident or visa holder.
Typical application method
Sponsored application with birth, custody and consent documents.
Can Krosz help?
Krosz helps you understand the child visa route and prepare documents. We are a private service and not a government authority.
Krosz does not publish fabricated processing times, fees, validity or stay durations. Country-specific figures appear only when pulled from Krosz's verified visa database.
Tell us where you're planning to travel and our team can help you understand the application process.
Overview
A child visa lets a minor child live with a parent in the destination. It is tied to the parent's status and is designed around the child's welfare and legal guardianship.
Applications require proof of the parent-child relationship and, where parents are separated, the other parent's consent or custody documents. Guardians travelling with children may need extra documentation.
It differs from a dependent visa (broader family of a work/study principal) and from adoption visa (for adopted children being brought abroad).
Exemptions depend on your nationality, the destination and your circumstances — always confirm for your exact combination.
Activities
Living with parent
Residing with the parent in the destination.
Schooling
Attending school in the destination.
Travel in & out
Entering and leaving during the stay.
What you normally cannot do
Documents
Only documents relevant to this category are shown. Exact requirements vary by country — confirm for your destination.
Child's passport
Valid with sufficient validity and blank pages.
Photograph
Recent photo meeting the destination's rules.
Application form
Completed child visa application.
Birth certificate
Birth certificate proving the parent-child relationship.
Consent documents
Other parent's consent or custody orders where parents are separated.
Parent's visa
Copy of the parent's visa or residence permit.
Support proof
Evidence the parent can support the child.
Process
A category-specific application timeline. Steps may differ by destination and your circumstances.
Confirm parent status
Check the parent's visa or residence allows child dependants.
Prove the relationship
Gather the child's birth certificate.
Arrange consent
Get the other parent's consent or custody documents if needed.
Apply & pay
Submit the child visa application sponsored by the parent.
Processing
The authority verifies relationship, consent and welfare.
Decision
Receive the visa linked to the parent's stay.
Krosz tool
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Destinations
Only destinations where Krosz has verified data for this purpose are shown. We never claim every country offers a visa with the same name.
Krosz does not currently process this visa category for specific destinations.
Contact the relevant embassy or authority for the country you plan to visit, or for guidance.
Comparison
| Point of comparison | Child Visa | Dependent Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Who | Minor (and some dependent adult) children | Broader family of a principal |
| Consent | Other parent's consent often required | Not typically |
| Basis | Parent-child relationship + welfare | Family tie to the principal's visa |
| Schooling | Core purpose | Allowed but not the focus |
Be prepared
General, educational reasons relevant to this category. We never publish invented refusal rates.
Practical
FAQ
Tell us where you're planning to travel and our team can help you understand the application process.
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Krosz is a private visa & travel assistance service — not a government website, agency or embassy. Visas are granted solely by the relevant government authorities.
Krosz is a private visa assistance platform and is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Visa decisions are made by the relevant authorities. Last reviewed: 2026-09-15.
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