Ancestry Visa For Uk
The Ancestry Visa for the UK has been confirmed and is now available to apply for. People from all over the world have a desire within them to travel back in time and see where their roots lie. But not everyone gets the chance to visit their ancestral home. The Ancestry visa could change that. The visa provides you with a temporary right of admission to the United Kingdom, so you can explore your ancestry at first hand. The Ancestry Visa allows you to stay in the UK on a temporary basis which will be ten years in duration.
Today, Americans can obtain British Citizenship through their grandparents or even great-grandparents. The rule is: if you can prove that either of your parents or grandparents were born in the UK and were called ‘British Citizens’ at birth, then you can apply for a UK Ancestry Visa. This visa allows you to apply for citizenship one year after being issued your visa. With this new UK Ancestry Visa law it has never been easier to get yourself a UK passport!
Britain’s ancestry visa offers immigrants from outside the EU permanent residency in the UK after two years, provided they meet certain criteria, including having a good command of English and being able to support themselves financially.
UK Ancestry Visa
If you are a citizen of a Commonwealth country and one of your grandparents was born in the UK, you may be eligible for a five-year UK Ancestry Visa. This will allow you to live, work and study in the UK. After five years, you can either apply for a renewal or apply for settled status.
The Ancestral Visa UK does not require you to have already been offered a job in the UK before you apply. This makes it a much simpler route for those who are eligible. You will not be able to claim public funds on this visa type, so evidence of maintenance will be vital to receiving a good result.
Because you are applying as the relative of a British citizen, you will need to provide detailed evidence which proves their British heritage. These can sometimes be difficult to source for grandparents who left the UK a long time ago.
UK Ancestry Visa refused
Having an application for the UK Ancestry Visa refused can be a frustrating experience. Some of the most common reasons for refusal include the following:
- You are not an eligible citizen of a commonwealth country
- You fail to show that you are actively seeking work in the UK
- You cannot provide proof that one of your grandparents was born in the UK
- You are unable to demonstrate that you have adequate finances to support yourself in the UK
- Incomplete or inaccurate application
- Failure to submit relevant supporting documents
- Failure to respond to Home Office requests for further information
Unfortunately, if your Ancestry Visa application is refused, there is no automatic right of appeal, unless there is a clear error in the decision process.
This means you could request an administrative review of the decision if you are sure that your application ought to have been accepted.
You can speak with us if your visa application is refused and we can provide comprehensive support and advice on your situation to give you the best chance of achieving your goal in coming to the UK.