UK VISAS
The UK is a highly popular and significant destination globally. Despite financial crises, the UK remains one of the top places to live and work, as reported by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The UK stands out among developed countries due to its excellent environmental quality, strong social engagement, high level of personal security, and opportunities for civic participation. From a lifestyle perspective, the UK is lively, vibrant, cosmopolitan, multicultural, and an ideal location for international companies seeking to set up a European headquarters.
Millions of people seek immigration visas to the UK. The UK Home Office offers various immigration and visa options, enabling applicants to choose the visa category that best fits their needs, from tourist visas to business and work visas.
Work Visas
The UK Work Visa categories cater to migrants aiming to work and settle in the UK. Most of these work-based categories fall under the UK’s Points-Based System (PBS) for immigration. The PBS is designed to help the UK manage its migration program more effectively and attract the most talented workers.
Family visas
UK Immigration rules provide for UK Family visas, enabling partners and families of individuals already in the UK to join them. These visas are designed for migrants who wish to come to or stay in the UK as partners, children, or elderly dependent relatives of current UK residents. British nationals, individuals with Indefinite Leave to Remain status, and EEA nationals residing in the UK can sponsor their partners, parents, and children to live with them in the UK.
Business Visas
UK Business Visas are designed for individuals who want to invest in the UK and establish or take over a business. These applicants contribute to the UK economy by actively running their business ventures. This category includes the Sole Representative visa, Innovator visa, Start-up visa, and Tier 1 (Investor) visa, and applicants do not need a job offer to apply.
Student Visas
The UK student visa category enables international students to pursue their education in the UK at various levels, including primary, secondary, postgraduate, and vocational studies.
Visitor Visas
UK Visitor visas provide opportunities for individuals to experience the UK’s rich cultural heritage, dynamic creative industries, vibrant arts scene, and multicultural population. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities, including sightseeing, meeting friends and relatives, traveling, and making business trips.
Indefinite Leave to Remain / Settlement Visa
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), often referred to as ‘Permanent Residency’ or an ILR visa, allows applicants who have resided legally in the UK for a specified period to apply for permission to live in the UK indefinitely and settle. ILR is the final milestone for any non-UK national or citizen to achieve before becoming eligible to apply for a British Passport.
Naturalisation / Registration of Child
Naturalization is the process through which an applicant is granted the privilege of becoming a British Citizen, while Registration is the procedure by which a child born in the UK can acquire British nationality.