Child Dependant Visa UK | Family Visa Guidance
The Child Dependant visa allows children from overseas to join their parents or guardians who are residing in the United Kingdom. Although the term “dependent visa” was once used commonly, it now falls under the broader umbrella of the family visa category. This type of visa forms an important part of the UK’s family visa category, allowing […]
UK Transit Visa: Who Needs One & Who Is Exempt 2026
Section A: UK Transit Visa Rules A UK transit visa allows travellers to pass through the UK on their way to another destination without staying in the country. There are two types of transit: airside, where passengers remain within the airport’s international transit area without going through border control, and landside, where passengers […]
Skilled Worker Dependant Visa: Complete Guide
Section A: What is the Skilled Worker Dependant visa? In most circumstances, only Skilled Worker visa holders in graduate-level roles (RQF 6 and above) can usually bring dependants. However, some roles on the Immigration Salary List or Temporary Shortage List may still qualify even if they are below RQF 6, but these are […]
Parent Visa UK: Family Route Guide & Eligibility
If you’re a parent looking to join your child who is settled in the UK, you may be looking to apply for a parent visa. The UK immigration system does not have an official standalone ‘parent visa’. Instead, parents can apply to join their child under the broader Family route. While the Family route is […]
Marriage & Civil Partnership Discrimination at Work
Employees who can show they have experienced marriage or civil partnership discrimination at work may have the option to pursue a claim and compensation from their employer. While less frequent, claims of marriage and civil partnership discrimination do occur, often in cases where employees are denied opportunities, face workplace hostility, or encounter assumptions about their […]
Fiance Visa to Spouse Visa UK
Fiancé visas are issued for 6 months, to allow you to get married or enter into a civil partnership while in the UK. If you want to remain in Britain for longer, to live with your new spouse, you will need to apply for a Spouse visa. Under the UK immigration rules, you can make […]
Child Student Visa: A UK Guide
The Child Student visa allows international students between the ages of 4 and 17 to study at independent schools in the UK. This visa category was designed to provide young learners with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the British educational system, by accessing both high-quality schooling and to experience life in the UK. Studying […]
British Citizenship for Child Born in UK
Under British law, not all children born in the UK are automatically recognised as British citizens. If your child was born in the UK, it will be important to understand how British citizenship works and whether your child holds British citizenship by birth or, alternatively, whether you are able to register their status on their […]
Working Over 20 Hours on a Skilled Worker Tier 2 Visa
The rules on working hours for sponsored employees in the UK are tightly defined. While the Tier 2 (General) visa has been replaced by the Skilled Worker visa, the underlying restrictions on secondary employment remain in force. Employers often face questions when sponsored staff request permission to take on extra work or additional hours, particularly […]
Spouse Visa Solicitors UK
Spouse visa applications can be among the most personal and important immigration processes a couple will face. The outcome determines whether partners can live together in the UK — a decision that carries both emotional and legal weight. Under the UK Immigration Rules, applications are assessed against the family migration framework in Appendix FM and […]