UK Ancestry visa

UK Ancestry visa

If you are a Commonwealth citizen with a UK-born grandparent, you may be eligible for a UK Ancestry Visa. This visa lets you live, work, and study in the UK for five years, offering a clear path to permanent settlement. You can also bring your partner and children if eligible.

Check your eligibility today. Contact Axis Solicitors for free initial assessment. Secure your future in the UK with our professional guidance.

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How Axis Solicitors Can Help You

Applying for a UK Ancestry visa can be a complex and time-consuming process. It involves gathering the correct documentation, accurately completing the online application form, and attending a biometric appointment at a visa application centre. Applicants must also stay informed about the latest rules and regulations in this visa category. Mistakes or omissions in an application can lead to delays, rejections, or even refusals.

This is where professional and experienced immigration solicitors can make a significant difference. We have successfully assisted numerous clients worldwide in obtaining UK Ancestry visas to settle in the UK.

FAQ: UK Ancestry Visa

The UK Ancestry visa, often referred to as the British Ancestry visa, provides several significant advantages for eligible Commonwealth citizens:

Work Flexibility: With this visa, you have the freedom to work in any profession or job without restrictions during the five-year period, allowing for career growth and opportunities.

Travel Freedom: The visa enables you to travel in and out of the UK as frequently as you like, offering the convenience to visit family, friends, or explore other destinations without hassle.

Pathway to Settlement: After completing five years on the Ancestry visa, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), which is a pathway to permanent residency in the UK.

Continuous Residence Requirement: To be eligible for ILR, you must have resided continuously in the UK for five years and maintained employment throughout this period.

Family Inclusion: This visa extends to your spouse and dependents, allowing them to apply and enjoy the same benefits, making it an ideal option for those looking to relocate with their family.

If you require expert legal advice and assistance with your UK Ancestry visa application, contact Axis Solicitors for guidance.

If you want to apply for a UK Ancestry visa, you need to do it from outside the UK. You cannot switch to this visa category or extend your stay if you are already in the UK on another visa.

You can start your UK Ancestry visa application up to 3 months before your planned trip. The processing time for this visa category is usually 3 weeks if you apply from outside the UK.

To extend your UK Ancestry visa, you must show that you still meet all the criteria for the initial application.

You can apply even if you are not working at the moment, but you must prove that you are able to work and have a genuine intention to find or take a job in the UK.

If approved you can get an extension of up to 5 years on your UK Ancestry visa.

At Axis Solicitors, we have a team of expert immigration solicitors who can help you challenge a refusal of your UK Ancestry visa application. Whether you applied for entry clearance, further leave to remain or settlement on the basis of UK Ancestry, we can advise you on the best course of action to take.

In case the Home Office made a mistake while applying the Immigration Rules or their own policy to your case, we can request an Administrative Review to correct the error.

If the Home Office acted unlawfully, unreasonably or improperly in refusing your application, we can apply for Judicial Review and represent you in court.

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