Do EU Citizens Need to Apply for a Tourist Visa before Travelling to the UK? No, they don’t! If EU citizens don’t need to apply for a tourist visa before travelling to the UK, why were there over 30 cases
Main Principles of the UK’s New Points-Based Immigration Routes
Main Principles of the UK’s New Points-Based Immigration Routes: This article is a part of the UK’s New Points-Based Immigration System’ article/video series. Here is I’ll cover in this article/video series: The easiest way to get access to all
Latest News on the UK’s New Points-Based Immigration System (Overview)
Latest News on the UK’s New Points-Based Immigration System (Overview). On 31 December 2020, at 11 pm, freedom of movement between the UK and the EU will end. From 1 January 2021, there will be a new UK Points-Based Immigration System.
How to Remain in the UK if You are a Family Member of an EEA Citizen and Became a Victim of Domestic Violence
If you are a family member of an EEA citizen, your rights are generally attached to the rights of your EEA citizen family member. In other words, you’ll have a right to remain in the UK for as long as
The UK’s New post-Brexit Points-Based Immigration System (Part 2 of 2)
This is part 2, the continuation of part 1. You can read part one HERE. Options for Skilled workers According to the Home Office guidance, the points-based system will provide simple, effective and flexible arrangements for skilled workers from around
The UK’s New Post-Brexit Points-Based Immigration System (Part 1 of 2)
Before discussing the changes and the introduction of a new post-Brexit Points-Based Immigration System, let us briefly outline of the old system. From 2021 there will be a lot of changes. To make it an easy and enjoyable read for
Best of Both Worlds for Northern Ireland-born British Citizens
John and Gwen are in love. They recently married. John lives in the UK. He has a house and works on a full-time basis. Gwen is a visa national. She needs a visa to enter the UK and live with
Changes to UK Immigration System from 4 June 2020 (1 of 2)
Several days ago the UK Government issued a Statement of Changes, which, as the title suggests, brought changes to the UK Immigration System. A lot of them. In this article, I’ll summarise changes for family members of EEA nationals, Start-up
Can British Citizens Still Benefit from EU Law?
Can British Citizens Still Benefit from EU Law? (The Surinder Singh Immigration Route?) John is a British citizen. Gwen, his wife, is from a visa national country. They have a daughter Kathryn, who is a British citizen. John passed his
Impact of Coronavirus on Your Visa
Impact of Coronavirus on Your Visa: The Home Office Will Extend Your Visa If you’re in the UK and your leave (visa) expires between 24 January 2020 and 31 May 2020, the Home Office can extend it up to
Brexit Timeline: Key Dates
Date Event 23 June 2016 Britain votes to leave the EU (Brexit) (turn out 72.2%, remain 48.1%, leave 51.9%) What is Brexit? Brexit is an abbreviation for “British exit,” referring to the UK’s decision on 23 June 2016 referendum
Why There Was No Brexit on 31 October 2019 and What Happens Next?
Today, on 31 October 2019, the UK was supposed to leave the EU ‘do or die’, according to Boris Johnson. It did not happen. He has agreed a deal with the EU but the bill implementing it has been put
The UK’s Future Immigration System
Several days ago the UK Government published ‘The UK’s future immigration system’ briefing paper with an overview of some of the proposals for the future immigration system in the UK. In this article, I’ll summarise the main points from this
Alternative Evidence of Identity and Nationality for Any Types of Visa Applications
Irrespective of what type of visa application you intend to make, your first step will be to confirm your identity and nationality. The easiest way to do this is to produce your passport or an ID card. If you are
Why Do Irish Citizens Need to Consider Applying under the EU Settlement Scheme?
The EU Settlement Scheme for Irish citizens Irish citizen (or those with dual Irish-British citizenship) have very special immigration status in the UK. This is because of the Common Travel Area agreement, which the UK and Ireland created at the