ANCESTRY VISA TO THE UK

Many applicants from Commonwealth countries who can prove their descent from a grandparent born in the UK may be eligible to migrate to the UK for a period of 5 years.

After this time it may be possible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain and British Nationality.

DO I QUALIFY FOR AN ANCESTRY VISA TO THE UK?

Our Free Ancestry Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for an Ancestry Visa to the UK.

ANCESTRY VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

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

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

In addition to that, you must also be able to work in the UK and be able to support yourself and any dependants

ANCESTRY VISA ENTITLEMENTS

The Ancestry Visa entitles you to seek employment in the UK for a period of up to five years.

After five years you may be able to apply for permanent residence as long as you continue to meet the requirements of your Visa and demonstrate that you have been employed and not travelled outside the UK for longer than the allowed time periods.

ANCESTRY VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS

ANCESTRY	OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE)	INSIDE THE UK (FLR)
Government Application Fee	£205	£395
Advanced Migration Service	£199
Premium Migration Service	£399
PROCESSING TIMES	1-12 weeks	4-14 weeks
ADVANCED MIGRATION SERVICE Apply for this visa with help from a registered Migration Consultant. PREMIUM MIGRATION SERVICE Let a Migration Consultant manage your visa application for you.