Points Based System Immigration Guide
Section A: Points Based Immigration The United Kingdom’s Points Based Immigration System (PBS) sets the framework for those looking to apply for a UK work, study or business visa. At its core, the PBS assigns applicants points for various attributes and qualifications, such as professional skills, educational background, salary levels and English language […]
UK Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence
Section A: UK Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence Overview If you are looking to expand your overseas business by establishing a branch or subsidiary in the UK, you may need a UK Expansion Worker sponsor licence. It’s a specific type of sponsor licence that allows overseas entities to sponsor a senior company representative under […]
Medical Visa UK: Rules & Applications
Section A: Who Needs a UK Medical Visa? If you plan to come to the UK to receive private medical treatment or to donate an organ, you will usually need to apply under the Standard Visitor visa route. Whether you must obtain entry clearance in advance depends on your nationality and the intended […]
UK Standard Visitor Visa Guide 2025
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 Certificate of Sponsorship Guide 2025
Section A: What is a Certificate of Sponsorship? A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is a digital record that allows foreign nationals to apply for a visa to work in the UK under certain sponsored categories. A CoS is a unique reference code, not a physical document. Before an employer can sponsor a foreign […]
UK Self Sponsorship Visa Guide 2025
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 […]
UK Permitted Paid Engagement Visa Guide
Section A: What is the Permitted Paid Engagement Visa? The Permitted Paid Engagement (PPE) visa allows established overseas professionals to come to the UK for a short visit to carry out a specific, pre-arranged paid activity in limited, pre-approved circumstances. It is intended for individuals with a recognised reputation or demonstrable track record […]
UK Business Visitor Visa Guide 2025
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 […]
Academic Visitor Visa UK Guide
Section A: Academic Visitor Visa Overview To visit the UK for academic purposes as an overseas national, you may need a visa. As there is no specific Academic Visitor visa for the UK, you would instead apply for a Standard Visitor visa, which permits certain academic-related activities under the visitor route rules. This […]
Student Visitor Visa UK Guide
Section A: Is there a UK Student Visitor Visa? The Student Visitor Visa is not an official term in the Immigration Rules but is widely used to describe short-term study in the UK under two distinct visa routes. In legal terms, short courses of up to six months are covered by the Standard […]