Tier 1 Investor Visa Guidance
The Tier 1 Investor visa was once a significant route for high-net-worth individuals seeking to live and invest in the UK. While the route is now closed to new applicants, it continues to have ongoing relevance for employers, HR teams and sponsor licence holders managing existing Tier 1 Investor visa holders within their workforce, or […]
UK Visa Fees 2026: Full List of Application Costs
Section A: What are UK Visa Fees? UK visa application fees are mandatory charges that applicants have to pay when submitting their applications for a UK visa. These fees cover the cost of processing the application by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), the government department responsible for operating the UK immigration system. Visa […]
UK Standard Visitor Visa Guide 2026
The UK Standard Visitor Visa is a short-term visa that allows certain travellers to visit the United Kingdom for various short-term purposes. The visa typically permits stays of up to six months, providing a flexible option for those who need to travel to the UK for temporary visits. This article offers a comprehensive guide […]
Innovator Founder Visa UK Guide 2026
Section A: What is the Innovator Founder Visa? The Innovator Founder route is for entrepreneurs who intend to establish and grow a UK business that is new to the market, viable and capable of scaling. Entry is via endorsement from an approved body that assesses both the business and the applicant. Applications can […]
Adult Dependent Relative Visa Guide 2026
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 […]
UK Visitor Visa Fees 2026: Costs for All Visa Types
Section A: Standard Visitor Visa Overview The Standard Visitor route covers short trips to the UK for tourism, business activity, family visits, private medical treatment, short study (courses up to 6 months, or recreational courses up to 30 days are allowed where not the main purpose of the trip) and a defined set […]
Work Visa & Work Permit UK in 2026: Types, Eligibility & Apply
Section A: Overview of the UK Visa System The UK work visa framework sits within the wider immigration system that groups routes by purpose of stay, such as work, study, visit or family. It accommodates a wide range of employment scenarios, focused mainly on skilled workers and specific schemes designed to attract certain profiles […]
Global Talent Visa Application Guide 2026
Section A: What is the Global Talent Visa? Replacing the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa in 2020, the Global Talent route was designed to attract talented and promising professionals in science, engineering, humanities, social sciences and medicine, digital technology and arts and culture to work in the UK. The UK’s Global Talent visa […]
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 […]
Sponsor Change of Circumstances Form 2026
Section A: Sponsor Licence Change of Circumstances Among the compliance duties that sponsor licence holders have to meet is the requirement to inform the Home Office of certain changes in circumstances relating to sponsored workers and to the organisation itself. Failure to meet this duty can result in enforcement action, potentially impacting your […]