Ancestry Visa UK
The UK Ancestry Visa allows Commonwealth citizens to relocate to the UK for the purpose of living and working, based on their ancestral connections to the country. To be eligible for this visa, applicants must have at least one grandparent who was born in the UK, Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man. Alternatively, having a grandparent born in the Republic of Ireland before March 1922 also qualifies for this visa. It is important to note that the qualifying grandparent can be either alive or deceased.
Moreover, if the applicant or either of their parents was adopted by a UK citizen and they can provide valid proof of their adoption, they too are eligible for the UK Ancestry Visa.
If you decide to engage Visa Online Express services, a highly qualified Registered Migration Agent will carefully review your profile to determine your eligibility for a UK Ancestry Visa.
By choosing Visa Online Express, you will benefit from the best United Kingdom visa advice and comprehensive support throughout your visa application process, as we have a team of highly experienced United Kingdom visa and immigration experts at your disposal.
To be eligible for spouse visa:
To be eligible for the Ancestry Visa, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of a Commonwealth country, regardless of how the citizenship was acquired.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a grandparent born in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or the Republic of Ireland on or before 31st March 1922.
- Intend to work in the UK.
- Demonstrate the ability to support themselves and any dependents financially without relying on public funds while in the UK.
- Have adequate accommodation arrangements in the UK.
The Ancestry Visa is valid for a period of 5 years. After this period, the visa holder can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK and even for UK citizenship. To apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain, the applicant must fulfill the following criteria:
- Continuously meet all the essential requirements of the UK Ancestry Visa.
- Demonstrate that they have spent the entire 5-year period in the UK and maintained regular employment during this time. They must not have been outside the UK for more than 90 days in total during the 5-year period.
During their 5-year tenure, UK ancestry visa holders enjoy the following benefits:
Exemption from the points-based system assessment. The entry to the UK under this visa is solely based on family connections.
- Permission to work and reside in the UK without any restrictions or the need for an employer’s offer.
- No requirement for a work permit or sponsorship.
- No obligation to invest any finances in the UK, as is required in the Investor category route.
- The ability to engage in any type of employment throughout their stay in the UK.
- The opportunity to pursue British naturalization and become a UK citizen. This visa provides a favorable path to attaining permanent settlement in the UK.
Government Inside the UK (FLR) | Outside the UK (Entry Clearance) | Inside the UK (FLR) | Total in (GBP) |
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Government Main Applicant fee | £260 | £390 | – |
Govt. Partner Application Fee | £260 | £ 200-390 | – |
Govt. Application Fee (Child) | £260 | £200/390 | – |
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Medical Examination: | The cost of the medical test and examination may vary depending on the specific requirements. | This fee is payable for the application and must be paid directly to the doctor conducting your examination. | |
Character Clearance (Police Check) | The fee for obtaining character clearance through a police check varies. | Fee is payable to the police authorities in the countries where you have lived for 12 months or more | |
Certification /Translation of documents Variable Payable to the Translator | Varies | Certification /Translation of documents Variable Payable to the Translator |
Visa Online Express Processing fee | Total |
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UK Ancestry Visa | $1,750 |
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