ANCESTRY VISA TO THE UK

Many applicants from Commonwealth countries who can prove their descent from a grandparent born in the United Kingdom may be eligible to live and work to the UK without restriction for a period of five (5) years.

After this time it may be possible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and UK Nationality.

DO I QUALIFY FOR A ANCESTRY VISA?

The Free Ancestry visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for a UK Ancestry visa. It uses criteria set by the UK Border Agency and is the most comprehensive and technologically advanced online Migration Assessment tool available.

ANCESTRY VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To obtain an Ancestry visa it is necessary for applicants to fulfil the basic prerequisites set out by the UK Immigration Authorities.

Applicants must be from a Commonwealth country, aged 17 or over and have a grandparent who was born in the UK .

In addition to that, applicants must also be able to work in the UK and be able to support themselves and any dependants.

ANCESTRY VISA ENTITLEMENTS

The Ancestry visa entitles holders to seek employment in any field in the UK for a period of up to five (5) years.

After five years, holders may be able to apply for ILR as long as they continue to meet the requirements of their visa and demonstrate that they have been employed during this time and not travelled outside the UK for longer than the permissible time periods.

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