Visiting the UK There are many UK visa types. To help you understand various UK immigration routes, I’ve divided these visa types into six main categories. There are visas for: Visiting the UK Studying in the UK Working in the
Here is How You Can Prove that You are a Genuine UK Visitor
Here is How You Can Prove that You are a Genuine UK Visitor “Honesty and transparency make you vulnerable. Be honest and transparent anyway.” – Mother Teresa If you want to visit the UK and your country is on the
The Latest End of July 2020 UK Coronavirus Visa News and Guidance
The Latest End of July 2020 UK Coronavirus Visa News and Guidance: Just only a day ago, the Home Office updated its guidance in relation to its ‘automatic visa extension’ policy. The policy allowed those with visas expiring between 24 January
The UK’s New Post-Brexit Points-Based Immigration System
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
How Much Will Your Visa Outside the UK Cost?
How Much Will Your Visa Outside the UK Cost? Generally, there are three main components to a successful visa application. The applicants will need to meet the suitability requirements. In other words, the Home Office sometimes refers to them as
Can You Remain in the UK to Care for a Sick Family Member or Friend?
Can You Remain in the UK to Care for a Sick Family Member or Friend? John and Gwen are a couple in their 60th. They are from a visa national country. They came to the UK 5 months ago as
Youth Mobility Scheme Visa (Tier 5) (Part 2 of 2)
A number of my readers expressed their interest in Youth Mobility (Tier 5) Visa. I, therefore, created an article, explaining the essence of this application. Due to its length, I’ve divided it into two parts. This is part 2 of
Youth Mobility Scheme Visa (Tier 5) (Part 1 of 2)
A surprisingly big number of my readers are interested in Youth Mobility (Tier 5) Visa. I, therefore, created an article, explaining the essence of this application. Due to its length, I’ve divided it into two parts. This is part 1
Short-term Students
I’ve dedicated a number of articles and videos explaining the Tier 4 (General) Student UK Immigration route. This is when international students would like to enrol on an English language course that lasts longer than 11 months. Alternatively, it will
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
Do You Need a Visa to Enter the UK?
General Rules Despite its seeming complexity, the rules are very simple. You don’t need a visa to enter the UK if you are a British citizen. If you are an EU national, you may want to double-check the rules in
Permitted Paid Engagement Visa
Permitted paid engagement visa (in legal terms known as ‘entry clearance’) is a visa, allowing an expert in their profession to visit the UK for a short period of time and get paid for their work. The rules, which I
Permitted Activities for All UK Visitors
Permitted Activities for All UK Visitors. In today’s article, I would like to explain what you can do when you enter the UK as a visitor. Why is this important? That is because generally when you get your visa to