UK Immigration

Ancestry Visa

If you are a citizen of a Commonwealth country and one of your grandparents was born in the UK, you may be eligible for a five-year UK Ancestry Visa. This will allow you to live, work and study in the UK. After five years, you can either apply for a renewal or apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after residing in the country for at
least 5 years on this visa.

Partners and children can apply for Dependent visas to accompany/join the main visa applicant in the UK.
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Student Visa

If you want to study in the UK, you will need to apply for the Student Visa. Foreign nationals will need to have an unconditional offer from a licensed sponsor to be eligible for the visa.

Those who graduate from an approved course in the UK will be able to remain in the country under the new Graduate visa route for up to two years to live, work and look for work. PhD graduates will be able to do so for up to three years.

Starting your study journey in the UK can be an exciting opportunity, and we’re here
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Skilled Worker Visa

The Skilled Worker visa allows eligible applicants to stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved sponsor/employer. The Skilled Worker visa is valid for up to 5 years, after this time you can apply to
extend your visa if you wish to continue working in the UK, providing that you continue to meet the eligibility requirements.

If you want to make the UK your permanent home then you may also be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to
Remain after residing in the country for at least 5 years on this visa.

Partners and children can apply for Dependent visas to accompany/join the main
visa applicant in the UK. Having support throughout the visa application process can make a significant
difference. Let Go Visa help you navigate it smoothly from start to finish!

Health and Care Worker Visa

The Health and Care Visa is for professionals who intend to work for the NHS, an NHS supplier or in the adult social care sector in the UK.
The Health and Care visa is similar to the Skilled Worker visa, both of these visas allow you to live and work in the UK, however, there are some differences. The Health and Care Worker Visa is only open to certain medical professionals and people in eligible health and care roles. Health and Care visa holders pay reduced visa fees and are also not required to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.

The Health and Care Visa is valid for up to 5 years, after this time you can apply to extend your visa if you wish to continue working in the UK, providing that you continue to meet the eligibility requirements. If you want to make the UK your permanent home then you may also be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after residing in the country for at least 5 years on this visa.

In most cases, partners and children can apply for Dependent visas to
accompany/join the main visa applicant in the UK.

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difference. Let Go Visa help you navigate it smoothly from start to finish!

Fiancé Visa

If you intend to relocate to the UK to begin a new life with your British partner, you could be eligible for the UK Fiancé visa. The Fiancé visa is designed to enable non-British nationals to enter the UK to marry or enter into a civil partnership with their British partner, and to reside in the UK as a family unit.

Fiancé visas are valid for 6 months and you must marry your British partner within the validity period of the visa. You must apply for another immigration permission to remain in the UK after your Fiancé visa expires. The simplest is to switch from the UK Fiancé visa to the Spousal visa, which grants holders 33 months of residence in the UK.

UK Family visa applications can be complex, especially with strict financial requirements. A free assessment from Go Visa can provide clarity and guidance on the next steps. If you have questions or need assistance with your visa application, reaching out today is a smart move!

Unmarried Partner Visa

The Unmarried Partner visa, also known as the UK De Facto visa, is a settlement visa that allows you to live together with your British partner in the UK for up to 33 months. It is one of the visas under the Family visa category.
It can be extended for another 33 months if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Holding an Unmarried Partner visa is the first step toward Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and, eventually, British Citizenship.

To apply for an Unmarried Partner visa and enter the UK, you must prove with evidence that you have been in a committed and serious relationship for two years or longer. Additionally, you must meet specific financial conditions.

Non-British biological children of the British partner and main applicant can apply for Dependent visas to enter the UK.

Spousal Visa

A Spousal visa is a settlement visa that allows you to live together with your British spouse in the UK for up to 33 months. It is one of the visas under the Family visa category.
It can be extended for another 33 months if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Holding a Spousal visa is the first step toward Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and, eventually, British Citizenship.

To apply for a Spousal visa and enter the UK, you must be married to or in a civil partnership with a British citizen. The main eligibility requirements include providing proof that you are in a genuine relationship and that you meet specific financial conditions.

Non-British biological children of the British spouse and main applicant can apply for Dependent visas to enter in the UK.

Spousal Visa Extension (Further Leave to Remain)

If you wish to stay in the UK when your initial Spousal visa expires, you can apply to extend your visa for an additional 33 months. This is known as Further Leave to Remain. When the extension expires, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain status, which can eventually lead to British citizenship.

The requirements for Further Leave to Remain are similar to the initial Spousal visa and include being able to prove that you have been in a genuine relationship with your spouse/partner and intend to carry on living together in the UK. Additionally, you must meet specific financial conditions.

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a form of settlement available to non-British nationals. Typically, you must have spent at least five years in the UK before you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain.

Many different types of immigration visas can lead to ILR including Spousal visas, Ancestry visas and the Skilled Worker visa. Indefinite Leave to Remain enables a person to live in the UK without any restrictions and is the first step towards naturalization and full citizenship.

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