Skilled Worker Visa Fees & Sponsor Costs 2025
There are a number of Skilled Worker visa fees that will be payable when making an application. The UK employer will also have to factor in the costs of sponsoring the skilled worker. In this guide, we set out how much the Skilled Worker visa application costs, along with the related fees and charges that […]
Dual Citizenship UK: Key Facts & Benefits
Dual citizenship refers to the status of an individual who is recognised by two different countries as holding separate and concurrent citizenship for those two different nations. Each country, however, has its own rules relating to citizenship and the circumstances in which it recognises individuals as having nationality. So while the UK allows its citizens […]
How to Register as a British Citizen
If you hold British nationality, you may be eligible to register for British citizenship. Most commonly, you would be eligible for registration as a British citizen if you were born either in the UK or outside the UK to a British parent and are not automatically classed as a British citizen because of this, or […]
Indefinite Leave to Remain Fee Guide 2025
Applying for indefinite leave to remain comes with a significant financial commitment, particularly for those applying with dependants. Your application will not be processed if there are issues with your fee, making it important to ensure you have the required funds and that you pay the correct amount. In this guide, we explain the fees […]
Teacher Visa Sponsorship UK: Eligibility & Process
Teacher visa sponsorship in the UK is possible under the Skilled Worker route, allowing UK schools to recruit qualified teachers from overseas. Schools must be licensed sponsors to hire non-UK teachers, ensuring they meet eligibility requirements set by the Home Office. To sponsor a teacher, the school must offer a role that meets the skill […]
How to Make an NTL Application
A No Time Limit (NTL) application allows individuals with Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE) to obtain confirmation of their status through a digital immigration record, known as an eVisa. It is intended for those whose ILR or ILE is recorded on outdated documents, such as passport vignettes or other […]
Permanent Residence in the UK
Permanent residency in the UK is now called Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). With ILR status, you have the right to live, work and study here on a permanent basis, free from immigration restrictions or limitations on your length of stay. ILR status and UK residency can be obtained through several routes, such as through […]
High Potential Individual Visa – UK Guide 2025
The UK’s High Potential Individual visa is open to graduates of top global universities to come to the UK for work, without needing sponsorship or a job offer. The route has been designed to attract international graduates, allowing them to realise their career ambitions in the UK while offering UK employers access to the worldwide […]
Adult Dependent Relative Visa Guide 2025
The adult dependent relative (ADR) visa provides qualifying individuals with the opportunity to live in the UK with a close relative on a long-term or even permanent basis. The purpose of the ADR route is to allow an individual with ongoing care needs to live with a close relative in the UK, provided the applicant […]
English Language Tests for UK Visa Applications
The English language test for UK visas, ILR and citizenship is used to evidence an applicant’s ability to meet the required standard under the Immigration Rules. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must pass an approved Secure English Language Test, (SELT), taken through a Home Office-approved provider, to prove they meet the language requirement of the relevant […]