The UK Ancestry Visa is a visa category that allows individuals with a British grandparent to work, study or settle in the UK for up to five years. This visa can be extended and even lead to indefinite leave to remain in the UK. However, to be eligible for the UK...
UK Immigration Guides and Insights
Expert insights across every UK immigration route we cover, from partner and family visas to settlement and British citizenship. Choose a topic below to see all the guides for it.
British CitizenshipNaturalisation, registration and becoming British.
Indefinite Leave to RemainSettling permanently after your qualifying period.
Spouse VisaJoining a British or settled partner in the UK.
Work VisaWorking in the UK across the main employment routes.
Visitor VisaVisiting the UK for family, tourism or business.
Student VisaStudying in the UK and the visa requirements.
News & UpdatesThe latest UK immigration rule changes and updates.
Fiancé VisaComing to the UK to marry, then switching to a spouse visa.
Unmarried Partner VisaApplying as a durable, unmarried partner of a UK sponsor.
NaturalisationBecoming a British citizen after settlement.
Spouse Visa ExtensionExtending your partner visa for the second stage.
Further Leave to RemainExtending your stay on family and other routes.
Latest UK immigration guides
Returning Resident Visa Settlement Application
If you are a non-UK citizen who has previously been granted indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK, you may be able to return for settlement with a returning resident visa. However, if you have been out of the UK for over two years, you may lose your permanent...
Replace a Lost or Damaged UK Naturalisation Certificate
Updated on 01 February 2026 A naturalisation or registration certificate is one of the most important documents issued after becoming a British citizen. It is your official legal proof of British nationality and is required when applying for a British passport or...
Joint British Citizenship Applications: Couples, Families and Children Applying Together
Last reviewed: 2 June 2026 A joint British citizenship application allows two or more family members to submit at the same time, but the fees are charged per person and each applicant is assessed separately against the statutory requirements for their route. A...
SET M Application Documents
Individuals in a relationship with a British citizen or a settled person who intend to settle in the UK may consider applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a partner. The ILR status enables individuals to stay indefinitely in the UK without any time...
UK Ancestry Visa FAQs: The Questions Applicants Ask Most
Updated 05 June 2026 The UK Ancestry Visa is a five-year work route for Commonwealth citizens with a grandparent born in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man, and it leads to settlement after five years of continuous residence. The questions...
Hong Kong BN(O) Visa Application FAQs
The BN(O) Visa route gives applicants the right to work and study in the UK and access public services such as healthcare and schools. Eventually, BN(O) visa holders can apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK and British Citizenship by Naturalisation. The Hong...
SET (O) Supporting Documents: The ILR Evidence Checklist for 2026
Updated 05 June 2026 Form SET (O) is the application for Indefinite Leave to Remain used by work and other non-family routes, including the Skilled Worker, UK Ancestry, business, investor, and Global Talent categories. The application is decided on the documents...
Self-Employment Income for a UK Spouse or Partner Visa
Last reviewed: 20 May 2026 UK Spouse and Partner Visa applicants can use income from self-employment to meet the minimum income requirement. Categories F and G are the routes under Appendix FM-SE for meeting the financial requirement from self-employment or...
Continuous Residence For UK Settlement (ILR)
To be eligible for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), otherwise known as permanent settlement, you must complete the qualifying residence period in the UK. The qualifying period will depend on the route you are applying for. Usually, the qualifying period for...
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