What is UK Ancestry Visa?

If you’re a resident of a Commonwealth state and one of the grandparents was brought up in the UK You could be qualified to apply for a 5-year UK Ancestry Visa. This permits you to reside, work and take classes within the UK. At the end of five years, you may either request a renewal or apply for the settled status.

Ancestral Visa UK is a great option. Ancestral Visa UK does not need you to have had a job offer in the UK before applying. This makes it a more straightforward process for those who qualify. It is not possible to claim public money on this type of visa, therefore documentation of your maintenance is crucial to obtain a satisfactory outcome.

Since you’re applying as a cousin of the British citizen, you’ll have to submit thorough proof to prove the applicant’s British roots. This can be a challenge to locate for grandparents who have left the UK some time a long time ago.

Apply for a UK Ancestry visa

People from Commonwealth countries frequently ask if they are eligible for a British visa due to the country’s history of ties to the UK. The answer is generally in general “no”. However, there is an alternative that is only available to, but not everyone, Commonwealth citizens The visa is called it’s the UK Ancestry visa.

This article will outline the primary requirements for The UK Ancestry route and offers some suggestions for creating an application that is successful. When I say Home Office guidance, I refer to this document, which can be a great starting point for anyone who is thinking of applying for a visa through the ancestry of their ancestors.

Who can apply for a UK Ancestry visa?

As we mentioned earlier as previously mentioned, the Ancestry visa option is only available to Commonwealth citizens. However, not all Commonwealth citizens are eligible, however. The eligibility criteria for applicants are in paragraphs 186 to 193 in part 5 of Immigration Rules.

A candidate must

• You can be a Commonwealth national
• At least 17 years old or greater.
• Great-grandparent who came from the UK
• Perform work
• Plan to get a job in the UK
• You can provide for yourself and your dependents with no recourse to government funding

At least one of your grandparents was who was born within the UK or Islands; Ireland (if before 31 March 1922) or, in some circumstances or on a British-registered boat or aircraft

Have the ability to work and be able to look for jobs or employment within the UK, and Be capable of “maintaining and accommodating” himself or herself as well as any dependent within the UK without recourse to public funds

Additionally, as with all routes, applicants need to ensure that they don’t violate the general grounds for refusal that are found in Part 9.9 of the Immigration Rules (interested members can take advantage of our education on the general reasons for refusing here).

There are 5 main requirements that you can maintain.

1. Commonwealth citizenship
2. Minimum age
3. British ancestry
4. Employment intention
5. Maintenance and accommodation

Documents Requirements for UK Ancestry Visa

The first thing to note is that there aren’t specific documents. This means that the rules do not specify what documents are required and which, if provided, could result in the application being denied. This is different from other kinds of UK visas, where there are no rules that are strict and specific about the evidence to be submitted.

The same is true for applicants. Applicants must demonstrate to an official from the Home Office that they meet all the standards of the regulations regardless of whether there isn’t a specific method of proving it. In the real world, this means that applicants submit.

1. Confirmation of identity and Commonwealth citizenship
2. verification of ancestry
3. verification of ability to work in the UK
4. Proof of maintenance
5. validation of accommodation

Cost of UK Ancestry Visa

Visa costs tend to increase on a frequent basis. As of the date of this writing, the cost for an Ancestry visa application cost PS516.

Additionally, applicants have to be required to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for five years at the rate of PS400 per year, which is the total amount of PS22,000. This is because of an increase in the amount to PS624 per year from 1 October. therefore, the initial cost for paying the Immigration Health Surcharge will be PS3,120 and PS516 for the main fee for the application.

UK Ancestry Visa refused

The experience of having your request to apply for an Ancestry Visa in the UK Ancestry Visa refused can be a stressful experience. Some of the most commonly cited reasons for refusing to include the following:

• You are not a member of the commonwealth nation.
• You do not show the fact that you’re actively looking for employment in the UK
• It is not possible to prove the fact that your grandparent was or was born within the UK
• You cannot prove that you have enough money to provide for yourself in the UK
• Incomplete or incorrect application
• Inability to provide relevant documents
• Inability to respond to Home Office requests for further details

However, if the Ancestry Visa application is refused there isn’t an automatic appeal right except if there’s an obvious error in the decision-making process.

This implies that you can seek an administrative appeal of your decision if you’re certain that your application is to have been grant.

You can contact us in case of your visa application is reject and we will provide full support and advice. Your circumstances to ensure you have the best chance of reaching your goals of relocating to the UK.

Ancestry Visa Help

Our skilled immigration lawyers will assist you in helping you obtain a UK Ancestry Visa. We’ll help you determine whether your family history qualifies you for the visa. This includes finding and sourcing documents about your family history to be use as proof of your application to the Home Office.

We can also conduct an inspection of documents and then fill out your application with our expert knowledge. Our services include one of our lawyers drafting an official letter of Representation. The letter will reference your documents supporting your application, as well as relevant UK immigration laws, and other cases to support your application. This increases the likelihood of a successful UK Ancestry Visa application.

Contact us online now at “immigrationsolicitors4me.co.uk” or dial “+44208 124 3222” to speak with an experienced immigration lawyer.