Am I eligible for a UK Ancestry visa?
Yes, if you are a Commonwealth citizen aged 17 or over, with a UK-born grandparent. You must intend to work in the UK, and be able to support yourself and any dependants.
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You and any dependants could be eligible for an Ancestry Visa if you:
You have to be 17 or over to apply and already have enough money to house you and any dependants in the country without support from UK public funds.
It’s important to know that the earliest you can apply for your Ancestry Visa is three months before you travel. The waiting time for a decision is three weeks.
If your visa application is accepted, you can stay in the UK for five years, and may be able to extend this further by applying for a UK Ancestry Visa renewal, or even apply to settle in the UK.
The fee for the UK Ancestry Visa is £516, and a healthcare surcharge will also be applied.
Applying for a UK Ancestry Visa doesn’t have to be stressful. With support from the legal team at Latitude Law, we can help at every step of the application process. Our solicitors are experts in immigration law and will be your one-point-of-contact throughout your application.
UK Ancestry Visa applications can require lots of paperwork, sourcing certificates proving your and your ancestors’ birthrights. So from helping you compile the right documentation to guiding you through application processes, we are determined to put forward the strongest possible case for you and your family to live and work in the UK.
When it comes to an in-depth knowledge of immigration law, Home Office policy, and case law, Latitude Law are experts. We’re proud of our reputation within our industry, and work tirelessly to maintain it through our meticulous casework and advocacy skills.
We’re committed to ensuring you have the best possible chance of living and working in the UK. So when it comes to applying for an Ancestry Visa – or renewing your Ancestry Visa in the UK – Latitude Law is the right choice for legal support.
Yes, if you are a Commonwealth citizen aged 17 or over, with a UK-born grandparent. You must intend to work in the UK, and be able to support yourself and any dependants.
Any time after turning 17; you must apply for an ancestry visa from outside the UK.
The cost of a UK Ancestry visa is currently £516. In addition, an Immigration Health Surcharge is payable.
Yes, the usual spouse or partner of 2 years or more, and children living in the same household aged under 18.
When you apply for a UK ancestry visa you will need to provide the following documents:
You will also need to provide your tuberculosis test results if you’re from a country where the test is required.
There is no English language requirement in this immigration category.
No – you must provide evidence that you are able to maintain and accommodate yourself without recourse to public funds.
Your initial visa will be valid for 5 years; it is not usually necessary to apply for an ancestry visa extension unless you have not passed the Life in the UK test and cannot apply for indefinite leave to remain.
After 5 years’ continuous residence in this category. Note there is no specified limit on absences from the UK during this period.
If your ancestry visa application is refused, you have a right to an administrative review of the decision – this is an internal UKVI review.
There is a clear focus to keep family together under UK law. If your partner currently lives in the UK, you can apply for a Spouse Visa to join them.
If you need assistance joining parents in the UK, the expert solicitors at Latitude Law can provide assistance to ensure your child visa application goes smoothly.
If you need help securing a visa to travel to the UK to join family settled here, the immigration solicitors at Latitude Law are here to help. We can help you through the application process and provide legal advice and guidance on complex matters, such as appeals.
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