Form MN1: Register a Child as a British Citizen
To register your child for British citizenship, you will need to complete form MN1. Becoming a British citizen is a significant life event. As well as allowing your child to apply for a British passport, British citizenship also means your child can live, work and study in the UK on a permanent basis, entirely free […]
Child Dependent Visa UK Requirements
Children of parents living lawfully in the UK may be eligible to join or remain with them under a child dependent visa. The applicable route depends on the immigration status of the parent and the child’s circumstances. Under UK immigration law, there are several categories allowing children to enter or stay in the country — […]
Unmarried Partner Visa UK Success Rate
The Unmarried Partner Visa allows non-UK nationals in genuine, long-term relationships with British citizens or settled persons to live and work in the UK. It sits under the family visa category of the UK Immigration Rules, offering a pathway to permanent settlement for those who can demonstrate that their relationship meets strict Home Office criteria. […]
Child Visa UK Guide: PBS & Appendix FM Routes
A UK Child Visa allows children to live in the United Kingdom with their parent or parents who are lawfully present or settled in the UK. The visa can be granted under two main legal routes — the Points-Based System (PBS) Dependant route and the Appendix FM (Family Migration) route — each designed for specific […]
UK Partner Visa Minimum Income Requirements
The UK Partner Visa enables a British citizen or eligible person in the UK to sponsor their partner to live with them in the UK. It falls under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules and is intended to allow genuine couples to live together on a long term basis, with a route to settlement and, […]
Parent of Child Student Visa UK
The Parent of a Child Student Visa allows one parent to accompany their child to the UK while the child studies at an eligible independent fee-paying day school. It is a short-term immigration route designed for family support during a child’s early education. This visa ensures that a young student is cared for in the […]
Tier 5 Temporary Worker Visa
A Tier 5 Temporary Worker visa allows individuals to come to the UK for a specific purpose or for short term or temporary employment. Given the global nature of competition and range of options under the Tier 5 category, it is important that migrants looking to work in the UK are supported in achieving the […]
SET F: ILR Application For a Child
If you are applying for UK settlement either on behalf a child or if you are under 18, you would need to complete form SET F and submit the required supporting documentation. Individuals granted settlement, or ‘indefinite leave to remain’ (ILR), have no time restrictions on their stay in the UK, and no restrictions on […]
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 […]
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 […]