Like many Commonwealth citizens, you may have some UK heritage. If you do, great news; you may be eligible for the UK Ancestry Visa! This visa allows you to live and work unrestricted in the UK for up to 5 years and is one of the most popular visas available.
The ability to explore all that the UK – as well as nearby Europe – has to offer could be just a quick application away.
Who is eligible for the UK Ancestry Visa?
In order to qualify for the UK Ancestry Visa, you must:
- Be a citizen of the Commonwealth
- Be aged 17 or over at the time of the application
- Have a grandparent born in the UK, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man; OR - Have a grandparent born in the Republic of Ireland prior to 31/03/1922
- Be able to work in the UK
- Be able to support yourself (and any dependants) without the need to access public funds
Please note: If you’ve had a criminal conviction in the past, you may or may not be eligible depending on the circumstances. If this is the case, please don’t hesitate to contact us so we can assess your case.
How long can I spend in the UK?
This visa allows you to live and work unrestricted in the UK for up to 5 years.
How much does the actual visa cost?
The current cost for the UK Ancestry Visa is £516GBP. Please note that the UKVI charges in your local currency (not GBP), so final visa cost will fluctuate a little bit due to the foreign exchange rates. You will also be required to pay the UK's Immigration Health Surcharge of £3120GBP (reduced to £2350GBP if you are 17 years of age at the time of application). This payment covers your health care costs for the full 5 year duration of the UK Ancestry Visa.
Why use Restless World to apply for this visa?
The answer to this question is a simple one. With Restless World, NO VISA = NO FEE*. Using Restless World for your visa application is completely risk free. For only $449, let Restless World take the stress away and assist with your UK Ancestry Visa application to ensure your application is 100% correct and complete before submission.
*All NO VISA = NO FEE refunds are assessed on a case by case basis. Visas rejected based on past criminal records, traffic offences, previous refusals, any undisclosed information or historical immigration discrepancies relevant to your application are not eligible for a refund from Restless World. We reserve the right to waive the NV/NF guarantee should your circumstances warrant it, but this will be agreed in writing before progressing with your application. All applicants with a criminal conviction and/or traffic offences are not entitled to the NV/NF guarantee.
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