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UK Ancestry Visa
Ancestral Visa for the UK - (General) OverviewThe UK ancestry visa is made available to Commonwealth citizens for the purpose of immigration to the UK. Applicants for an ancestry visa for the UK must prove that they have a UK born Grandparent (alive or deceased) that they are related to by birth or by official adoption. This visa will only be issued from outside of the UK and will be granted for a period of 5 years. At the end of the 5 year visa the applicant may apply for permanent residency in the UK. The UK Ancestry Visa allows the visa holder and their dependents to work unrestricted in the occupation of their choice including self employed and contracting their services via a Ltd Company. In addition to having a UK born grandparent you must also be able to demonstrate that you are 17 years or above, intend to seek employment on arrival in the UK and that you are able to support yourself and any dependents without recourse to public funds.Do I qualify for a UK ancestry visa? Can I work with a UK ancestral visa? How long is a UK ancestral visa valid for? What happens when my UK ancestral visa expires? Where do I apply for a UK ancestral visa? Is the UK ancestral visa points based? Can I start my own business if I hold a UK ancestral visa? What ancestral ties must I show to apply for a UK ancestral visa? What age must applicants for UK ancestral visa be? Must I hold a certain citizenship? Where can I get professional help to apply for a UK ancestral visa? UK Ancestry Visa - Do I Qualify?Applicants for a UK ancestry visa will need to prove the following:
UK Ancestry Visa - Can I work?Successful applicants for UK ancestry visa are able to work without the need for obtaining a UK work visa.It is a provision of the UK ancestry visa that you intend to work or look for a job as part of the application process. Back to questions UK Ancestry - How long is the visa valid for?Arrivals to the UK on a UK ancestral visa are permitted to stay for 5 years.Back to questions UK Ancestry Visa - What happens after 5 years, can I get permanent residency?Holders of the UK ancestral visa for 5 years can subsequently apply for permanent residency, it should be noted that:
Back to questions UK Ancestry Visa - Where do I apply?Applications for UK ancestral visa’s can only be made in the country where you normally reside. You cannot travel to the UK and make your application there.Back to questions UK Ancestry Visa - Is there a points based skills assessment?As the UK ancestral visa is based on family ties there is not points testing as per other visa’s such as the Highly Skilled immigrant programme or Tier 1 and Tier 2 UK visa.Back to questions UK Ancestry Visa - Can I set up my own business?Successful applicants under the ancestral visa can set up their own business. Unlike the business visa there is no need to commit a certain amount of investment or create a certain amount of jobs.Back to questions UK Ancestry Visa - What family ties must I prove?Successful application for a UK ancestral visa must show either of the following:
Back to questions UK Ancestry Visa - What age must I be to apply?You must have attained a minimum age of 17.Back to questions UK Ancestry Visa - Must I hold a certain citizenship?Applications are only considered from Commonwealth citizens.Back to questions UK Ancestry Visa - Professional assistance?The Intergate Immigration Group has teamed up with one of the UK’s leading immigration experts to provide a comprehensive UK visa application service.Back to questions For assistance and to find out more about how we can help you:
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