Long Term Visa UK
There are many reasons why you might want to apply for a long term UK visa, including to work, to do business, to do a course of study or to join your relatives. Under the UK’s Immigration Rules, there are various long term visa options for those looking to come to the UK to visit, […]
How to Check your UK Visa Application Status
If you are awaiting a decision on an application for a UK visa, tracking the progress of your application can be crucial to planning ahead, especially where you are time-pressured for a decision. The following guide looks at how UK visa applicants can check the status of their applications, whether you have applied to extend […]
UK Visas for Turkish Citizens
Most Turkish citizens will need a visa to come to the UK. The type of visa needed will depend on the purpose of your stay. Whether you want to visit friends and family in Britain, or are looking to work or study here, in this guide we explain the most common UK visa options for […]
UK Travel & Entry Rules for Russian Citizens
If you are a Russian citizen looking to travel to the UK, either now or in the future, you will need to know whether this is possible and what type of visa you will need. Below we look in detail at the rules on Russian citizens travelling to the UK, providing up-to-date and practical advice […]
Immigration Health Surcharge: IHS Rules
As part of your UK immigration application, you may need to pay the ‘immigration health surcharge’ (IHS). Failing to pay the IHS where it is due will mean your application will be rejected and not processed. In this guide, we answer frequently asked questions from visa applicants, including what the immigration health surcharge is, who […]
Form FLR IR: Extend Your UK Stay
It’s important to apply to extend your leave before it expires, to avoid overstaying and becoming unlawfully present in the UK. Form FLR IR is used to apply to extend your stay in the UK where you fall within certain visa categories. What is Form FLR IR? The FLR(IR) application, or Further Leave […]
Understanding the UK Immigration Act 2016
The Immigration Act 2016 is a significant piece of legislation that has reshaped the landscape of immigration law in the United Kingdom. Enacted to address various issues related to immigration control, this act introduced stricter measures for illegal immigration, enhanced enforcement powers, and aimed to create a more hostile environment for those unlawfully residing in […]
BNO Visa (Application Guidance)
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. Introduced as a response to the changing political landscape in Hong Kong, this visa offers a route for BNO passport holders and […]
Applying for a UK Visa from Hong Kong
If you’re a Hong Kong citizen and want to apply for a visa to visit the UK, the following guide looks at the different types of UK visa, when these are needed and the application process for obtaining a visa. UK visa Hong Kong for BNO citizens For a citizen who holds a British […]
Disclosing Spent Convictions
A private members bill has been put to Parliament in July 2019 which would reform the law on disclosing spent convictions and rehabilitation periods under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If the proposals go ahead, fewer convictions will have to be revealed to employers, educational institutions, insurers and housing providers and in theory there will […]