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The UK government believes that family should stay together wherever possible, which is why they offer visas for family members of British citizens or migrants who are settled in the UK.
If you are looking to apply for an ancestry visa to provide you with the right to live, learn, and work in the UK, Latitude Law can assist you and help you to navigate the UK immigration system.
By choosing Latitude Law, you can rest assured that you’ll be in safe hands. Our team has an unrivalled level of experience and understanding of Home Office policies, meaning that your application has the best possible chance of being successful.
Whether you’re in need of help with starting your application, you’re looking to change legal representation, or you wish to challenge a failed visa application, we will approach your case in a systematic and professional manner to generate the best outcome possible.
You, and any dependants, could be eligible to apply for an ancestry visa if you:
You must be 17 or over to apply for an ancestry visa and already have sufficient funds to house you and any dependents in the country without support from UK public funds.
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 up to five years, and may even be able to extend this for a further 5 years by applying for a UK ancestry visa renewal, or by applying to settle in the UK.
Documentary evidence may include the following:
You will also need to provide tuberculosis test results if you are travelling from a country where the test is required.
We understand that applying for a UK ancestry visa can be stressful and complicated, but it doesn’t have to be this way. With our support, we can help make the application process as understandable and simple as possible, at every step of the way.
Gaining a UK ancestry visa can often require lots of paperwork and documentation regarding your ancestors’ birthrights. We can help you compile the right documentation to help speed up the process and reduce the chances of your application being delayed or sent back for amendments.
With over a decade of experience, Latitude Law has assisted thousands of cases and helped many individuals and their families realise their ambitions of living and working in the UK.
As experts in immigration law, nationality law, and public law, we can provide a wide range of support with your visa application. Our immigration services include:
If you already reside in the UK, we can help to support visa renewals, as well as assisting with the navigation of immigration issues.
No matter which stage you are at with your UK ancestry visa application, we will work tirelessly to ensure that you and your family have the best possible chances of living and working in the UK.
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We know how difficult it can be having family in a different country, which is why our team of experienced solicitors, who have many years of experience in immigration law, will do all they can to help your Ancestry Visa application be successful.
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As the requirements for an ancestry visa can be complex, to ensure success, you should seek specialist advice from an immigration solicitor before you proceed with an application. Latitude Law’s specialist lawyers can advise you about your individual requirements and ensure that the conditions of your ancestry visa is compliant with the very latest immigration rules.
The UK government believes that family should stay together wherever possible, which is why they offer visas for family members of British citizens or migrants who are settled in the UK.
Whether you’re looking to apply for the first time or aiming to renew your partner visa, Latitude Law is well placed to help you secure the right to live with your family member in the UK.
We can help you to navigate the complexities of obtaining a child visa; UK authorities require you to provide supporting documentation to prove that you and your child meet the visa’s requirements.
No. There is no English language requirement in this immigration category; however, if you want to settle on this route after 5 years, you will need to meet the English Language requirement.
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 settlement.
After 5 years' continuous residence in this category, you can apply for settlement, which will grant you indefinite leave to stay in the UK.
If your ancestry visa application is refused, you have a right to an administrative review of the decision - this is an internal UKVI review.
You must either be able to provide evidence that you are able to maintain and accommodate yourself without recourse to public funds, or alternatively, have a credible offer of support from a third party (for example, from a friend or relative).
