UK Ancestry Visa

For commonwealth nationals whose grandparent was born in the UK, the Channel Island or the Isle of Man to enter the UK

UK Ancestry Visa allows you to live, study or work for 5 years on a temporary basis. After this period, you can apply for settlement, and spending 12 months more; you can apply to settle in the UK with Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). You can undertake any work while you are in the UK. There are no restrictions on the type of work you can undertake. UK Ancestry Visa becomes a more attractive route to settle in the UK as it allows you to start your business, be self-employed, or undertake any type of work.

No restrictions on the type of work

An ideal route to Indefinite Leave to Remain

One of the financial hubs in the world

Pathway to a UK passport for you and your family

Excellent standard of free public education

Outstanding free national health care system

Attractive tax regime

A diverse and multicultural society

Process

STEP 1

Schedule a free consultation with one of our advisors to assess your eligibility for your programme and collect the necessary documents for pre-approval.

STEP 2

Once the process has been initiated, our team will issue a document checklist and immediately start the business plan preparation.

STEP 3

You will be required to submit biometric information at a visa application centre.

STEP 4

Once the case file is completed, the application will be submitted to the UK Home Office for visa approval.

STEP 5

Visa processing times vary between embassies. In-person applications are generally decided on a same-day basis, but it could take around 8 weeks for postal applications.

STEP 6

You will be granted a visa for 5 years, after which you can also apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain.

Frequently Added Questions

If you are 17 years old or above and a citizen of a commonwealth country, you can apply for UK Ancestry Visa.

Generally, decisions are given in just a few weeks, but recent COVID may impact the processing period. Therefore, applicants are advised to confirm the processing period when applying.

UK Ancestry Visa is valid for 5 years after which you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain.

You can undertake any type of work under a UK Ancestry Visa. You can be self-employed, start a business, or work without any restrictions.

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