For applicants over 17 years of age who have have a grandparent born in the UK or Republic Of Ireland (prior to 31st March 1992). Applicants need to be able to demonstrate they are able to and intend to work in the UK.
Partner Visas
The UK offers 4 types of partner visa; married, un-married, same sex and fiancée. Partner visas allow you to work and can lead to indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
Tier 1 Visa
Previously known as the highly skilled migrant visa. The Tier 1 Visa can be granted to individuals without the need for a job offer.
Tier 2 Visa
Tier 2 Visas are aimed at allowing the UK to accept migrant applications for work visas that will help to fill shortages in the UK labour market. A confirmed job offer is required.
Youth Mobility
Previously known as a working holiday visas. The Youth Mobility Scheme is only available to those who have citizenship of a country with a reciprocal agreement in place.
Tourist Visa
For those thinking of going to the UK on holiday or on a business trip, certain nationalities require tourist visa to be obtained prior to entry into the UK.
The marriage visa (SPOUSAL VISA) is for spouses of UK citizens (or holders of UK settlement visas) and enables them to obtain a visa to join their married or unmarried spouse in the UK.
UK Marriage visas will be issued on the basis that the couple are lawfully married, intending to live with each other in the UK and are able to support themselves and dependents without recourse to public funds. This visa will normally be issued for 2 years unless the applicant can prove that they have been married for longer than 4 years in which case they will be issued with permanent residence in the UK.
At the end of the 2 year period an application can be made to extend the visa or to apply for permanent residence in the UK.
Spouses of EU citizens may apply for an entry clearance visa to live and work in the UK. In most cases a 6 month visa will be issued by the British High Commission outside the UK and then a five year family permit will be required to be applied for once inside the UK.
In addition to the above married partners may also apply for visas based on their relationship to someone who holds one of the following visa types:
To apply for a UK spousal / marriage visa you must either be the spouse of a UK citizen, a permanent resident, or someone with indefinite leave to remain.
To apply for a married UK visa the following time scales apply:
If married for less than 4 years an initial two year UK marriage visa is issued. If the couple are still together at the end of two years, leave to remain indefinitely will normally be granted.
In the event the couple have been married for more than 4 years then leave to remain indefinitely is normally granted without the need to live in the UK for 2 years first.
Spouses seeking to enter the UK must first obtain an entry clearance. If you are bringing your unmarried partner please refer to our section on fiancée permits.
The spouses of the applicants are obliged to show that they have sufficient funds to mean they will not require assistance from public funds in supporting their spouses.
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