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How to Open a Business in the UK and Get Citizenship as Foreigners

There are several visa routes that allow foreigners to open a business in the UK that ultimately lea...

Can Dependants Start a Business in the UK?

As a dependant visa holder, you can start a business in the UK but there are some limitations which ...

Scale-up Sponsor Licence Application

Employers looking to hire highly skilled overseas candidates on a Scale-up visa will need to meet th...

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) vs British Citizenship

Understand the key differences between Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) vs British Citizenship for y...

UK Multi Entry Visa Rules and How to Apply

The UK Multi-Entry Visitor Visa (Long-Term Standard Visitor Visa), is valid for 2, 5, or 10 years an...

Improving Your UK Start-up Visa and Innovator Visa Success Rate

The average success rate for the UK Start-up visa between 2019-2022 was 89.58% and for UK Innovator ...

Can a Sole Trader Apply for a Sponsor Licence in the UK?

As sole trader legally trading in the UK, you can apply for a sponsor licence if you wish to sponsor...

UK Self Sponsorship Visa Guidance

There is no official Self Sponsorship visa in the UK. But it is possible to start a business and the...

UK Internship Visa

Find out what are your UK internship visa options. As a foreign national, there are several UK tempo...

British Nationality vs British Citizenship

Contrary to what many people believe, British citizenship is not the same as British nationality. Un...

Global Talent Visa to ILR Guidance

If you hold a Global Talent visa and have lived in the UK continuously for 3 or 5 years, you can con...

Does Buying A House In The UK Give You Residency?

Buying a property in the UK does not provide residency. There is no existing visa route that provide...

How to Improve Your UK Unmarried Partner Visa Success Rate

There is no official data on the unmarried partner visa success rate. However, a positive decision i...

Spouse Visa 10-Year Route

The UK spouse visa 10-year route is open to spouse visa holders who do not meet the eligibility requ...

What is UK Visa Criminal Record Check?

You may need to provide an overseas criminal record certificate for the Home Office to conduct a cri...

What is a Human Rights Application in the UK?

A UK human rights application means that you are seeking the right to remain in the UK in accordance...

UK Visa Sponsorship Requirements for Employers

You will need to fulfil the UK Visa sponsorship requirements for employers in order to begin hiring ...

What Does It Mean to Sponsor an Immigrant in the UK?

Sponsoring an immigrant to work in the UK means that your business can hire overseas staff for emplo...

Can You Bring Your Second Wife to the UK?

Under UK’s immigration law, you can bring your second wife to the UK permanently, if you don’t alrea...

UK Chef Visa Sponsorship Requirements for Restaurants

The UK Chef visa enables skilled overseas chefs to come to the UK to work either on a long-term or s...

Sponsorship Management System Guidance

The Home Office’s SMS management system is an online portal that is accessed and used by licenced sp...

Entrepreneur Visa to ILR Guidance

Even though the Tier 1 entrepreneur visa is closed to new applicants, current entrepreneur visa hold...

Child Visitor Visa UK

The UK child visitor visa is for overseas nationals under 18 who wish to visit the UK for up to 6 mo...

Does Graduate Visa/PSW Visa Count Towards ILR in the UK?

The UK Graduate visa or Post Study Work (PSW) visa, does not count towards ILR. However, you can swi...

UK Marriage Visa Requirements and Application

UK Marriage visa is also referred to as Spouse Visa. For those people who are looking to get married...

UK Civil Partnership Visa Requirements and Application

There is no specific visa for civil partners rather the UK civil partner visa is covered by the spou...

UK Immigration Rules for Recruiting Social Care Workers from Abroad

UK social care providers can employ social care workers from abroad under the UK’s Skilled Worker vi...

Global Talent visa vs Skilled Worker Visa: Key Differences

The Skilled Worker and Global Talent visas both enable overseas individuals to live and work in the ...

English Language Requirement for Spouse Visa and Exemptions to English Test

You will need to meet the English language requirement if you are applying for a UK Spouse visa. Und...

UK Visa Options for Commonwealth Citizens and British Nationals Overseas

While there is no official UK Commonwealth visa, there are a number of immigration routes available ...

UK Visas and Requirements for Turkish Citizens

As a Turkish citizen, you will need a visa to visit, work, study, or join a family in the UK. Unders...

UK Charity Worker Visa Requirements and Application

The UK Charity Worker visa (volunteer visa) is a short-term work visa that allows overseas nationals...

UK Seasonal Worker Visa Requirements and Application

The UK seasonal work visa is a short-term work visa that allows sponsored overseas workers to come t...

Sponsor Licence duties and Compliance for UK Employers

All employers with a sponsor licence are required to follow a strict set of sponsor duties and compl...

How to prepare for Tier 2 Compliance/Sponsor Licence Visits

Prepare for a Tier 2 Compliance visit by following our guide on what you should do before and after ...

How to Extend/Renew Your Visa in the UK

Learn how to apply for a UK visa extension and whether or not your UK visa can be renewed.

Moving from Ireland to the UK

Irish citizens do not need to apply for a visa to live, work or study in the UK even after Brexit. H...

UK Visitor Visa Refusal Reasons and What to Do

If your UK Visitor Visa is refused, you will receive letter from the Home Office explaining the deci...

UK Citizens Returning to the UK With Spouse

If you are a British citizen returning to the UK, you can bring your overseas spouse with you if the...

UK Family Visitor Visa Requirements and Application

The UK family visitor visa allows overseas nationals to visit family members in the UK for up to 6 m...

What is Section 3C leave?

Section 3C leave protects you from becoming an overstayer while you wait for a visa application. Lea...

What Is the Good Character Requirement for Naturalising as a British Citizen?

You will be required to meet the “good character” requirement when you are applying for British citi...

Spouse Visa Financial Requirement and Exemptions in 2023

Learn about the financial requirements for obtaining a UK spouse visa, including how to meet them an...

How to Bring Your Husband or Wife to the UK

Learn the steps and requirements for bringing your husband or wife to the UK, including various visa...

Settlement Visa: How to Settle in the UK

Settlement visa is usually referring to settlement in the UK or ILR. There are several ways to settl...

UK Artist Visa for Creatives and How to Apply

The UK Artist visa (Global Talent visa) allows recognised leaders and potential leaders in the artis...

Medical Visa to UK for Private Treatment with Accompanying Family

Understand the medical visit visa requirements for you and any accompanying family members coming to...

UK Healthcare Worker Visa Extension Guidance

You can apply for a Healthcare visa extension if you hold a valid UK Healthcare Worker visa. However...

UK Visa for Top Graduates from the US

High Potential Individual (HPI) visa is a new UK visa for top university graduates from the US to li...

Indefinite Leave to Remain Application for Children

There are several ways a child can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) and stay indefinitely ...

Pregnancy During Visa Application or Stay in the UK

If you become pregnant during a UK visa application or while you’re in the UK, find out more about t...

EU Citizens Working in The UK After Brexit

After Brexit, EU citizens must hold a UK work visa if they do not have Settled Status or Pre-settled...

UK Partner Visas: How to Bring Your Partner to the UK

Depending on your immigration status, you may be able to bring your partner to the UK to join you. L...

Comprehensive Sickness Insurance for British Citizenship Update in 2022

Understand how the latest update on Comprehensive Sickness Insurance affects EU nationals applying f...

UK Visas for Australian Citizens

Australian nationals do not require a visa to come to the UK for a short-term visit of up to 6 month...

How to Convert Dependant Visa to Work Permit In the UK

If you currently hold a UK dependant visa, you may be able to switch to a work permit or work visa i...

Switching from Tier 2 / Skilled Worker Visa to Spouse Visa

As a UK Skilled Worker visa (Tier 2) holder, you may be able to switch to a Spouse visa within the U...

UK Au Pair Visa Options and Application Guidance

There is no specific Au Pair visa in the UK, however, there are several suitable visas for young peo...

What is Leave to Enter?

Leave to enter is the permission given to a person travelling to the UK by an immigration entry clea...

Visa Requirements to Bring Your Girlfriend or Boyfriend to the UK

If you would like to bring your girlfriend or boyfriend to the UK, there are several visa options th...
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