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Latitude Law is now part of Clarke Willmott LLP. As of 1 November 2026, Latitude Law no longer practises as an independent firm and is not separately authorised or regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

The Latitude Law immigration team is now part of Clarke Willmott LLP. While this website continues to provide useful immigration information and resources. If you would like to contact the team, make an enquiry or receive legal advice, you will be directed to Clarke Willmott LLP.

Our clients continue to benefit from the same trusted immigration specialists, with the additional support of a full-service national law firm.

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What documents are required to apply for a UK ancestry visa?

You must provide the following documents when applying for a UK Ancestry visa:

  • A valid passport or other travel documents, with at least one blank page for your visa
  • Evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself in the UK
  • Tuberculosis test results if you’re arriving from a country where the test is required

You must also provide the following ancestry documents:

  • Your birth certificate

A valid marriage or civil partnership registration document if your partner is joining you as a dependant

  • The birth certificate of the grandparent(s) for which your application is based on
  • Marriage certificates for your parents or grandparents if they were married
  • If you or your parents were adopted, you will need to provide your adoption papers
  • Documentation providing that you are planning on working in the UK, such as job offers from UK employers or a business plan if you are planning on being self-employed

Please note you may also be required to present additional documentation where requested depending on your individual circumstances.

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