UK Ancestry Visa is an immigration route specifically designed for Commonwealth citizens who have a UK-born grandparent. On the basis of this criterion, a Commonwealth citizen can enter the UK.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can live and work in the UK. However, the application for UK Ancestry Visa can only be initiated from outside the UK.
Below we have briefly explained the main aspects of this visa.
In order to obtain a UK Ancestry Visa, you must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
Listed below are the documents that an applicant must attach with the UK Ancestry Visa application.
You can do the following things when residing in the UK on Ancestry Visa.
Generally, there are no specific restrictions except the public funds. The holder of this visa is not allowed to access or claim the public funds. For the rest, you just need to follow the general guidelines associated with this visa.
If you have obtained a UK Ancestry Visa, it will allow you to enter the UK and live there for the next 5 years. After the expiry of this period, you can be an eligible candidate for indefinite leave to remain (ILR).
However, to avail of this opportunity, you should provide sufficient evidence that you have been working in the UK for the last five years. Sufficient knowledge of Life in the UK and English language is also essential to obtain an ILR.
Besides, the number of days you have spent outside the UK during these 5 years shouldn’t exceed 180.
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UK Ancestry Visa is no exception, as we can offer an initial assessment of your case and assist you throughout the visa application process. Although the ancestry visa comes with a wide range of challenges, we have the skills and knowledge to handle these matters.
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