FAQs

I have a valid residence card, registration certificate or confirmation of permanent residence under the EEA Regulations – how long can I continue using it?

I arrived in the UK before 31 December 2020 – what’s my deadline for applying for some form of status?

What if I arrive in the UK after 1 January 2021?

I have EUSS status – what is the deadline for my family members joining me in the UK?

What is the cut-off age for child dependants?

Which other family members count as dependants?

Can I extend my EUSS pre-settled status beyond 5 years?

I have pre-settled status, but I’ll be spending time outside the UK in future – can I still qualify for settled status after 5 years?

I lived in the UK for more than 5 years in the past, but I left and now live abroad – can I still get any benefit from my past residence?

I’m the family member of a British citizen, and we’ve previously lived together in another EU state. What is the deadline for returning to the UK in the “Surinder Singh” route?

I’m an EU citizen with EUSS pre-settled or settled status – if I want to marry after 1 January 2021 what rules apply to my spouse?

How long does a child visa application take?

How much does it cost to apply for a child settlement visa?

Is a child born in the UK automatically a British Citizen?

What are the requirements for registering a child who was born outside of the UK to a parent who is British by descent? 

What documents must be provided when applying for a child visa?

What documents do I need to apply for British Citizenship?

When are you eligible to apply for settlement / indefinite leave to remain?

What can I do if my naturalisation application is refused?

What is Returning Resident status?

What is the cost of applying for Settlement in the UK?

What are the benefits of being granted Indefinite Settlement?

What documents must be provided when applying for settlement?

Who is eligible for an adult dependant visa?

What is a Refugee Family Reunion visa?

What are the requirements for an Adult Dependent Relative visa? 

Can extended family get a visa in the UK?

Can a grandparent join a grandchild in the UK?

What are the requirements for a Global Talent visa?

What is the duration of an Global Talent visa?

What are the costs of an Global Talent visa?

What documents must be provided when applying for a Global Talent visa?

My Global Talent visa application has been refused, what next?

Can I switch to a Global Talent visa?

What is a BRP card & what is it used for?

How long will it take for a UK visa to be granted?

Do I need to have original documents to apply for a UK visa?

What is the Shortage Occupation list?

How will past criminal convictions affect my visa application?

How do I demonstrate a good understanding of the English Language?

What is the UK immigration Biometrics test?

Can I extend my Entrepreneur visa?

Can I extend my Skilled Worker (or T2 General) visa

Can I extend a temporary visa?

What are the two types of Intra-company Transfer visa?

What are the costs of applying for an Intra-company Transfer visa?

How long can you stay in the UK on an Intra-company Transfer visa?

Can I extend my ICT visa?

Can I switch to an Intra-company Transfer (ICT) visa?

What documents must be provided when applying under the intra-company routes?

Can family members join me in the UK on an Intra-company Transfer visa?

How long can you stay in the UK on a Sole Representative visa?

Do I need to demonstrate Knowledge of the English Language as a Sole Representative of an Overseas Company?

What documents are required when applying for the Representative of an Overseas Business visa? 

Can a Sole Representative be a Shareholder in the Parent Company?

Are you able to extend a sponsor licence?

What happens if a sponsor licence application is refused?

What happens if you are found to be employing a foreign worker without a sponsor licence?

What is a ‘sponsor licence revocation letter’ and what should I do if one is received?

How long is a Sportsperson visa valid?

Can I extend my Sportsperson visa?

What documents must be provided when applying for a Sportsperson visa?

Can I switch to a Sportsperson visa?

Can I work a second job on a Sportsperson visa?

Can I join my partner in the UK?

What costs are associated with applying for a spouse visa?

What are the financial requirements for a spouse visa?

What documents must be provided when applying for a spouse visa?

Can I extend my spouse visa?

What happens if a relationship ends and you’re in the UK on a spouse visa?

Can I extend my student visa?

Can family members join me in the UK on a student visa?

What documents must be provided when applying for a Student visa?

What courses are available for students?

What funds are required to apply for a Youth Mobility visa?

What nationalities are eligible for the Youth Mobility Scheme?

What documents need to be provided when applying for a Youth Mobility visa?

How can I remain in the UK when my Youth Mobility visa expires?