Child Visa UK
There are various UK visas for under 18s, although these differ in terms of what each option allows, who is eligible and the criteria that must be met. In this guide, we explain the rules and requirements for the different types of UK child visa, to help the parents of overseas dependent children to navigate […]
Apply for British Citizenship by Marriage
Marriage or civil partnership with a British citizen or a settled person in the UK is one of the ways you can naturalise as a British citizen. British citizenship is a distinct legal status granted to an individual in recognition that they belong within the national community of a country. Naturalisation is the legal process […]
Right to Work Documents List
Every worker in the UK has to provide proof to their employer that they have the right to work. This requirement applies regardless of the worker’s nationality, residency status, age or race. UK employers are required by law to carry out right to work document checks prior to any candidate starting employment. To carry out […]
Work in the UK
Britain is open to individuals who want to come and actively participate in the economy through employment or running a business. As a non-UK resident, you will however need permission to work here. This means applying to the Home Office for a UK work visa and meeting the requirements under the specific immigration route. Some […]
Global Business Mobility Visa Guidance
Following an overhaul of the UK immigration system post-Brexit, the Home Office opened the Global Business Mobility Route in 2022. The visa categories under this route are highly specialised and designed for specialist overseas workers to come to the UK on a temporary basis to meet specific skill needs. This article will outline the five […]
UK Student Dependent Visa Requirements
If you’re considering the UK as a destination to study, one of the considerations may be whether student visa holders can bring their dependants with them. In the UK, it is possible for certain family members to join international students under the student dependent visa, provided certain requirements are met by both the student visa […]
Travelling to the UK on Business
If you’re planning to travel to the UK on business, or to send an employee for the purposes of carrying out a business activity, the following guidance will help you to establish whether or not a visa should be obtained in advance and, where applicable, the type of visa needed for business travel to the […]
New High Potential Individual Visa Announced
With the upcoming introduction of the High Potential Individual visa, top global university graduates will soon be able to come to the UK under a brand new, unsponsored route. This visa will help top talent from around the world who demonstrate high potential to live and work in the UK, and realise their ambitions, and […]
Long Residence Guidance (Settle in the UK)
If you have lived in the UK with lawful status for more than 10 years, you may be eligible to apply to settle here, which is known as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). In this long residence guidance, we explain the rules on ILR eligibility under the 10-year route, and the application process you will […]
EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit Guide
The EU Settlement Scheme was created by the UK Government following Brexit and the end of free movement between the UK and the EU. The scheme provides permission to qualifying EU citizens and their family members to live in the UK lawfully after the UK’s departure from the European Union. If you are an eligible […]
T5 Government Authorised Exchange visa
The United Kingdom welcomes people from around the world to undertake short-term work, research, and study placements through the T5 Government Authorised Exchange visa. The Government Authorised Exchange visa is one of a number of temporary worker routes now available under the UK immigration rules. Prior to UK immigration reforms in 2020, the route was […]
Short Term Study Visa (Learn English in the UK)
The short term study visa is an immigration route specifically designed for students aged 16 or over wanting to undertake an English language course in the UK of between 6 to 11 months at an accredited institution. The rules relating to short term study visas are set out under Appendix Short-term Student (English language) of […]
Frontier Workers Permit: Work in the UK, Live Overseas
The UK’s new immigration system has impacted the status of frontier workers, requiring some to apply for a Frontier Worker permit. Eligible frontier workers may continue to work in the UK as a frontier worker without an additional visa or permit for these activities until June 30, 2021. Beginning July 1, 2021, they will require […]
Tier 2 General Visa Guide
The Tier 2 (General) visa is now closed to new applicants, and has been replaced by the Skilled Worker route. This article relates to the requirements for the old Tier 2 visa. If you are making a new visa application, you should apply under the Skilled Worker route. What is the Tier 2 (General) Visa? […]
Apply for EU Settled Status
Under the EU settled status scheme, EEA citizens currently in the UK are required to register with the Home Office to confirm their continued right to live, work and remain in the UK after 30 June 2021. UK settled status will allow you to live and work in the UK indefinitely. You will also be […]
Rights of Non-EU Spouse of EU Citizen in UK
As the foreign spouse of an EU citizen residing in the UK, you will need to apply for a new type of immigration status by 30 June 2021 to enable you to continue living in the UK lawfully after this deadline date. The following guide looks specifically at the residence rights of non EU spouses […]
What is Permanent Residence?
Note that EU citizens are required to register under the UK settlement scheme to safeguard their rights to remain in the UK after 30 June 2021. Existing permanent residence holders must transfer their status to EU settled status. Permanent residence is when non-British citizens are granted the right to live, work and study in the […]
Tier 4 Visa Extension (Students’ Guide)
As a student currently in the UK under a Tier 4 visa, you may be looking to extend your stay to finish your existing course or to progress to a new and higher level of studies. Below we examine the rules relating to Tier 4 visa extensions, including the requirements, process and cost when applying […]
UK Visa Requirements (Applicant Guidance)
In this article, we look at what travellers need to know about meeting the UK visa requirements and making a successful application to the Home Office. If you are a national of a non EEA (European Economic Area) country or Switzerland and you wish to enter the UK, even if it is only to travel […]
Spouse Visa After Divorce (How to Stay in the UK)
If you are living in the UK under a spouse visa, it will be important to understand how your immigration status will be affected in the event you divorce or separate from your British citizen spouse or civil partner. A spouse visa is the permission granted to a foreign national from outside the European Economic […]