Child Dependant Visa For a child to qualify as a dependant, the child must be under the age of 18 (for non EEA child dependants), not leading an independent life, unmarried (or not in a civil partnership) and has not formed an independent family unit. How can i obtain a visa for my child? What visa can i obtain for my child? For child dependants, in most cases the home office requires that both parent are in the UK with the child.