Skilled Worker Visa Fees & Sponsor Costs 2026
Section A: Skilled Worker Visa Fees in 2026 The Home Office Skilled Worker visa application fee varies, depending on whether the application is made from outside the UK (entry clearance) or from inside the UK (permission to stay). The fee also changes depending on whether the Certificate of Sponsorship has been assigned for […]
UK Visa Processing Times: How Long Each Visa Takes 2026
The length of time it takes for your application to be processed can be an important factor in deciding when to apply and when to make travel arrangements. But UK visa processing times vary considerably, depending on factors such as the type of visa being applied for, the country or Embassy where the application is […]
Scale Up Sponsor Licence Guide 2026
Section A: What is the Scale Up Sponsor Licence? The Scale Up Sponsor Licence is the permission needed by UK employers from the Home Office to sponsor workers under the Scale Up route. Technically, there is no separate category called a ‘Scale-up sponsor licence’ in the UK immigration system. The Scale-up route sits […]
TLScontact Login: User & Troubleshooting Guide 2026
Section A: What is TLScontact? TLScontact is one of the Home Office’s commercial partners for visa application centre services. It supports parts of the overseas application process for UK visas in locations where it has been appointed as the local provider. Which provider applies is determined by the country and city where the […]
Right to Work Share Code: What It Is & How to Get It 2026
Section A: What is a Right to Work Share Code? A Right to Work share code is a 9-character alphanumeric code generated via GOV.UK that allows non-British, non-Irish workers with digital immigration status to prove their right to work online to UK employers. Each code links to the individual’s Home Office record so […]
UK Ancestry Visa: Eligibility, Requirements & How to Apply 2026
Section A: What is a UK Ancestry Visa? The UK ancestry route is open to Commonwealth citizens, British overseas citizens, British overseas territories citizens, British nationals (overseas) and citizens of Zimbabwe aged 17 years or over who are looking to live in the UK, and who have a grandparent who was born in […]
UK Visa Application Login 2026 – Access Your Visa Portal
Section A: How to Set up a UK Visa Application Account A UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) online account is required to submit, track and manage most visa applications made through gov.uk, including work, family, student, visit and settlement routes. The account stores your application data, receipts and messages, so the information you […]
BNO Visa UK: Eligibility, Rights & How to Apply 2026
Section A: What is the BNO Visa? The BNO Visa, or British National (Overseas) Visa, is a special visa category that allows individuals from Hong Kong with British National (Overseas) status to live, work, and study in the United Kingdom. It also allows certain adult children of BN(O) status holders to apply in […]
Health and Care Visa Fees 2026 UK
The Health and Care visa forms part of the Skilled Worker route but has its own fee structure and exemptions. Applicants and their employers benefit from reduced charges compared with other work visa categories, reflecting the critical shortage of healthcare and social care staff in the UK. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the […]
ETA UK Travel Permit & Visit Rules 2026
Section A: What is a UK ETA? Electronic Travel Authorisation, or ETA, is the digital permission that many overseas visitors now need before they travel to the UK. It is an advance security check that links electronically to the traveller’s passport and is checked by airlines, ferry companies and rail operators before they […]