UK Visa and Immigration
Following are the most applied and discussed categories of UK visas.
Types of UK Visit Visa
Standard Visit Visa
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months) and other permitted activities.
You can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. You might be able to apply to stay for longer in certain circumstances, for example to get medical treatment.
Marriage Visit Visa
You must apply for a Marriage Visitor visa if:
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you want to get married or register a civil partnership in the UK
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you want to give notice of a marriage or civil partnership in UK
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you’re not planning to stay or settle in the UK after your marriage or civil partnership
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you meet the other eligibility requirements
Types of UK Work Visa
High Potential Individual visa
A High Potential Individual (HPI) visa gives you permission to stay in the UK for at least 2 years. To apply, you must have been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years.
Types of UK Study visa
Student Visa
You can apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you’re 16 or over and you:
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have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor
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have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course - the amount will vary depending on your circumstances
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have consent from your parents if you’re 16 or 17 - you’ll need evidence of this when you apply
Types of Family Visas
Spouse / Partner / Family Visa
You need a family visa to live with a family member in the UK for more than 6 months.
You can apply for a family visa to live with your:
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spouse or partner
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fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner
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child
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parent
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relative who’ll provide long-term care for you
EU Settlement Scheme Visa
You may be able to get an EU Settlement Scheme family permit to come to the UK if you’re the family member of someone from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein. You may also be able to apply if you’re the family member of an eligible person of Northern Ireland.
The family members of some British citizens can also get a permit.
You must be outside the UK to apply.
Ukrainian Family Scheme Visa
The Ukraine Family Scheme allows applicants to join family members, or extend their stay, in the UK. Everyone must make a separate application, even children travelling with a family member.
It is free to apply.
You will be able to live, work and study in the UK and access public funds.
Claiming Asylum
You must apply for asylum if you want to stay in the UK as a refugee.
To be eligible you must have left your country and be unable to go back because you fear persecution.