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 […]
UK Visitor Visa Application Guide 2026: Avoid Refusal
If you want to visit Britain for a short stay, you may need to make a UK visitor visa application. If you do need a visitor visa, the Home Office application process can appear daunting at first; the eligibility requirements are strict, and you will need to provide evidence to prove that you qualify as […]
Skilled Worker Visa 2026: Requirements, Salary & Eligibility
Section A: What is the Skilled Worker Visa? The Skilled Worker visa, which replaced the Tier 2 (General) visa, is the main work visa for overseas nationals. It allows employers to sponsor non-UK nationals to work in the UK in eligible, skilled roles. The visa is open to individuals who attain 70 points […]
Apply for a UK Sponsor Licence 2026: How, What & When
Section A: About the UK Sponsor Licence A sponsor licence is the statutory authorisation that allows a UK-based organisation to employ overseas nationals in roles that require immigration sponsorship. Issued by UKVI, it grants the employer permission to assign Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) to qualifying workers under specific visa categories. Without a sponsor […]
UK Visitor Visa Guide 2026
Section A: Standard Visitor Visa Under the UK Immigration Rules, the overarching category for short-term entry is the Visitor route, set out in Appendix V. Within this, the Standard Visitor visa is the main visa type covering most general visits to the UK, such as tourism, visiting family, business meetings, short study, and […]
UK Business Visitor Visa Guide 2026
If you are coming to the UK for the purposes of business, you’ll need to ensure you have the relevant permission. Depending on your nationality, you may need to apply for a Business Visitor visa, or you may require an ETA. The following guide for foreign nationals looking to come to the UK as business […]
Marriage Visa UK Guide 2026
Section A: What is the UK Marriage Visa? The phrase “marriage visa” is commonly used to describe the UK immigration route that allows non-UK spouses of British citizens or settled persons to live together in the UK. However, there is no official visa called a “marriage visa” in UK law. The correct category […]
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 […]
UK Self Sponsorship Visa Guide 2026
Section A: What is a Self Sponsorship Visa? ‘Self Sponsorship visa’ in the UK is a general term used to describe an immigration route that allows foreign nationals to sponsor themselves to work through their own business, without needing a traditional employer to sponsor them. This is done by acquiring or setting up […]
Marriage Visitor Visa: Get Married in the UK
Section A: Do you need a Marriage Visitor Visa UK? If you are planning to marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK you will need to carefully consider whether or not the Marriage Visitor visa is the right visa for you. A Marriage Visitor visa is needed if you are […]