Ancestry Visa UK

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Commonwealth citizens who are the direct descendants of UK citizens are qualified to reside and work legally in the UK under the UK Ancestry Visa. Many people from India, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and Canada have strong ancestral links to the United Kingdom.

The application process for a UK Ancestry Visa is complicated, and many applicants are turned down on their first try. YES UK Immigration has a lot of experience with UK Ancestry Visas and we can help in getting your application processed smoothly.

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What is the Eligibility to Apply Ancestry Visa for the UK?
How to Apply for Ancestry Visa?
Documents Required for Ancestry Visa to the UK
Advantages of Ancestry Visa UK​
What Should I Do if My Ancestry Visa Application is Refused?​
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What is the Eligibility to Apply Ancestry Visa for the UK?

To apply for an Ancestry Visa UK, you must meet the Immigration Rules’ criteria mentioned below:

  • You are a citizen of the Commonwealth Nations;
  • You must be 17 years old or older on your scheduled arrival date in the United Kingdom;
  • Can prove blood or identified adoption relationship with one of your grandparents who was born in the United Kingdom and Islands before March 31, 1922;
  • You are willing to seek employment in the United Kingdom;
  • If you are under the age of 18, your parent(s) or guardian(s) must have granted permission to the application;

The exact UK ancestry visa conditions vary depending on certain situations.

How to Apply for Ancestry Visa in the UK?

Everyone is entitled to apply for a visa online until they are from North Korea. Your biometric details, such as fingerprints and photographs, are needed as part of the registration process at the application centre. Our YES UK Immigration team will be there for you to guide you on every step along the way.

Documents Required for Ancestry Visa to the UK

Following documents are required for submission to enter the UK on an Ancestry Visa. While applying for a UK Ancestry Visa can be daunting at times, but our YES UK Immigration team can assist you in gathering and submitting the following documents:

  • Passport or any other valid form of identification required for travel
  • Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself and your family
  • The results of the tuberculosis test, if applicable
  • Evidence of your connection to the British national ancestry upon whom your claim is based
  • Evidence that you intend to work in the United Kingdom, like any employment opportunities or a business

Advantages of Ancestry Visa UK

The UK Ancestry Visa has various benefits. The key benefit is that it provides a good path to obtaining indefinite leave to Remain and, eventually, British Citizenship. The preconditions are not that stringent, and your acceptance to the UK is much easier based on family ties. Some other additional benefits are:

  • You are free to work and live in the United Kingdom.
  • It is not necessary to have a work permit or a sponsor.
  • During your stay in the UK, there are no limits on the nature of the jobs you will do.
  • There is no requirement for you to invest in any kind of financial asset, as in the Investor categories.
  • Anyone with a UK ancestry visa can bring their dependents to live with them in the UK. A spouse or civil partner, as well as any children under the age of 18, are considered dependents. When applying with dependants, there are additional criteria.

What Should I Do if My Ancestry Visa Application is Refused?

If your UK Ancestry Visa is denied, you have the right to appeal. YES UK Immigration will facilitate those who have been denied a UK Ancestry Visa in any aspect of the appeal process. Our professionals will prepare strong legal representation.

We investigate thoroughly why the visa was denied. After that, we’ll go through your previous application and supporting documents to see if filling of new documentation to UKVI is the fastest and cost-effective option or not.

Allowing our professional team to handle the application process can reduce the expense of resubmitting or appealing a visa denial. Our YES UK Immigration has an established track record of delivering good outcomes for our clients through work ethic and transparent communication.

YES UK Immigration will help you navigate the maze of complicated UK and EU immigration rules, which are often subject to change. By entrusting us with the management of your immigration application or inquiries, you can rest assured that you will obtain sound legal advice and representation. We strive to minimize tension and ambiguity, giving you the best chance of achieving your desired result, whether it’s a standard case or a more complicated problem, with over a decade of experience. 

FAQs

If your claim to British heritage is by a step-grandparent, unfortunately, you are not eligible to enter the UK through the ancestry path.

Yes, whether the applicable grandparent was a legitimate or illegitimate ancestor does not affect the progress of your application.

An applicant who has been adopted by his or her parents via a legally protected adoption procedure in the United Kingdom may be eligible if:

  • He or she was adopted by a parent who has been born in the United Kingdom, or;
  • His or her biological grandparents were born in the UK, or either of his or her parents was raised by a British citizen.

While reviewing your application, the caseworker will take into account several factors, such as your age and any disabilities you may have, to decide if you have a fair chance of finding employment and not relying on government assistance. If it seems that your application has been denied solely due to your impairment, we will be entitled to appeal the decision under the Equality Act 2010. Applicants who have not served or who cannot demonstrate that they tried to find work during their initial five-year leave period are unlikely to be eligible for settlement.

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