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
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The Latest End of July 2020 UK Coronavirus Visa News and Guidance
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The UK’s New Post-Brexit Points-Based Immigration System
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How Much Will Your Visa Outside the UK Cost?
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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)
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Youth Mobility Scheme Visa (Tier 5) (Part 1 of 2)
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Short-term Students
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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