Visit Visa UK Guide 2026

Visit Visa UK

  Section A: What is the UK Visit Visa?   Many people talk about a “Visit Visa” when travelling to the UK, but the correct legal term is the Standard Visitor Visa. The route is governed by Appendix V of the Immigration Rules and its related Permitted Activities. It is designed for short-term, non-settlement purposes […]

UK Visit Visa Requirements 2026

UK Visit Visa Requirements

  Section A: UK Visit Visa Overview   The UK visit visa, formally known as the Standard Visitor Visa, is a temporary immigration route allowing short-term stays in the UK. It is generally issued for visits of up to six months at a time, although longer validity visas of two, five, or ten years can […]

Avoiding Discrimination in Right to Work Checks 2026

Discrimination right to Work Checks

  Section A: Discrimination and Right to Work Checks – The Legal Tension Employers Face   UK employers are under a duty to prevent illegal working by ensuring that those they employ have the right to work in the UK. Equally, employers are prohibited from unlawfully discriminating against workers and job applicants and workers when […]

General Work Visa UK: Eligibility & Application 2026

general work visa uk

  Section A: Who Needs a UK Work Visa?   Most non-UK nationals require permission to work in the UK unless they already hold an immigration status allowing them to live and work in the country without restriction. The specific visa required will depend on the individual’s nationality, the type of work they will be […]