UK Indefinite Leave to Remain

UK Indefinite Leave to Remain Eligibility

• If you can settle in the United Kingdom under the business person category.
• If you are in the United Kingdom under the business person category you will have to spend a continuous period, of at least five years, in the United Kingdom before becoming eligible to apply for settlement (indefinite leave to remain).
• If you are aged 18-64 in the United Kingdom you should show sufficient knowledge of English language and life in the United Kingdom to apply for settlement (indefinite leave to remain).
• In order to show that you have knowledge of life in the United Kingdom you will need to:
• Have English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) level three standard; or
• Undertake a short test called 'Life in the UK Test'.
• You may be exempt from taking this test and you should check the BUS guidance to see if you are exempt before making your application.

UK Indefinite Leave to Remain Application Process

You will need to use the BUS application form to apply for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) and you can download a copy of this form and guidance from the right side of this page. You should read the guidance for further information on knowledge of life in the United Kingdom as well as how to fill in the application form.

For the address of where to send your application form see the Where to send your form section.

For Dependents

You will need to apply for your dependents at the same time as you make your application for settlement and using the same form. Dependents will also need to take the 'Life in the UK' test if they are aged 18-64 and not exempt from taking the test (see above). For information on dependents you should see the Dependents section.

Any dependent children over 18 years old should make their own application on a separate form and pay the appropriate fee.

UK Indefinite leave to Remain Fees

You will have to pay a fee when you make your application.

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UK immigration has announced a ban on applications from students in North India, Bangladesh and Nepal. From 1 February 2010 no new applications will be accepted under the Tier 4 student visa of the points at the following visa application centres:

    * North India - New Delhi, Jalandhar and Chandigarh

    * Bangladesh - Dhaka, Sylhet and Chittagong

    * Nepal - Kathmandu

There was a huge increase in the number of UK student visa applications made in the last three months of 2009; 13,500 application were made in Northern India compared to 1,800 applications in the same period of 2008.

UK Visa offices have had difficulty coping with the number of applications. There have also been concerns that many student visa applications are not genuine. Some visa companies have been encouraging people to apply for student visas as a way of staying in the UK on a long term basis. However, it is interesting to note that the UK has itself been encouraging students to spend more time in the UK. For example many students after completing their studies in the UK can then apply for a Tier 1 Post Study Work visa enabling them to work in the UK for two years. After Tier 1 PSW you may then be able to apply for Tier 1 General which leads to settlement in the UK.

The British high commissioner in Delhi, Sir Richard Stagg, said that steps would be taken to prevent abuse of the system. UK Visa offices will be making additional checks on visa applications. Visa applications in the above locations are suspended. This will be reviewed at the end of February 2010.

Jeremy Oppenheim, head of the points-based system at the UK Border Agency, had the following to say:

'The points-based system gives us the flexibility to act to maintain the integrity of the visa system, while processing legitimate applications fairly, thoroughly and as quickly as possible.

'We continually check and monitor all student applications and education providers to ensure that they meet the required standards set by the points-based system. As a result of this routine monitoring and an increase in applications, we have temporarily stopped accepting new applications from North India, Nepal and Bangladesh while we carry out an investigation to ensure they are all genuine.

'We will take tough action against those who attempt to abuse the system.'

It should be noted that UK Universities and colleges are very dependent on fee income from overseas students including income from Indian students. Some overseas students are paying over GBP20,000 a year in fees. Overseas students may pay three times the rate of home students. Many UK educational institutions would be in financial difficulties if they did not have overseas student fee income.

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GO-LIVE DATE FOR SKILLED

 AND TEMPORARY WORKERS 

ANNOUNCED

The UK Government today announced the go-live date for Tiers 2 and 5 of the new Australian-style points based system (PBS).

These tiers, which cover skilled and temporary workers, will come into effect on 27 November – sweeping aside around 30 previous schemes, including the old work permit system. This is part of the biggest shake-up to the UK immigration system for 45 years. It will reinforce the UK’s position as a destination of choice for foreign workers, while tightening control against those who seek to abuse the system.
The changes will also end the Working Holiday Maker scheme which allowed 17 to 30 year olds from commonwealth countries to live and work in the UK as part of a cultural exchange. Anyone wanting to go the UK to work must from the 27th November qualify for a visa under Tier 1 or 2 of the PBS (provision is also specifically made for work in creative, sporting,
voluntary and religious sectors under tier 5 of the PBS).
To qualify under Tier 2, skilled foreign nationals will have to earn a certain number of points before being allowed to work in Britain. These points are awarded only if a person can prove they will be doing skilled work, speak a good standard of English, and have a recognised qualification. Points will also be awarded for prospective earnings. Employers in Britain will need a licence from the UK Border Agency to offer jobs to skilled workers.

The new system is fairer for applicants – allowing them to calculate how many points they will be awarded, and therefore if they are likely to be issued a visa, before making their application. Tier 2 is also simpler because it replaces a two stage application process with a single application.

Border and Immigration Minister Phil Woolas said:
“The UK is a fantastic place to work and we want the UK to stay open and attractive to skilled workers. At the same time we are determined to deliver a system of border security which is among the most secure in the world.
“The new Australian-style points system will allow us to attract those people who have the skills we need. It is also flexible, allowing us to raise or lower the bar according to the needs of the labour market and the country as a whole.”
The Home Office will also introduce a new Business Visitor Visa for visa nationals on the 27th November to cater for business activities falling outside the points system. It will allow travel to the UK for people undertaking specific business activity – including attending meetings or conferences, arranging deals, undertaking fact finding missions, and conducting
site visits. Non visa nationals will not need prior entry clearance (visa) to come to the UK to
undertake this work.

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UK Visit Visa?

These pages explain what the Immigration Rules say about visitors, people coming to the United Kingdom for the purpose of medical treatment and visitors in transit to another country. While it is only a guide, it aims to answer the questions you are most likely to ask.

You must be able to show that: you are seeking entry as a visitor for no more than six months; and you intend to leave the United Kingdom on completion of your visit; and you have sufficient funds to maintain and accommodate yourself without working or recourse to public funds. Remember if you are a visa national you will require a visa to enter the United Kingdom.

You will need to complete an application form. Applications, except those for asylum and work permits or under EC law, will not be valid unless they are made on the appropriate application form. You are free to transact business in the United Kingdom either as a tourist or in connection with your employment or business overseas. You may not: take paid or unpaid employment either for someone else or on your own account; produce goods or provide services within the United Kingdom; or sell goods and services to members of the public. You may: attend meetings with United Kingdom businesses or negotiate and enter into contracts with them; and attend trade fairs, conferences and classroom training. You may also enter as a visitor if you are a sports person or entertainer coming to the United Kingdom for a trial or audition and for a personal appearance which does not involve a performance. The maximum allowed as a visitor is six months. Frequent business visitors can apply for a multiple entry visa as a visitor valid for two years or even 5 years.

How Long Will My Visa Be Valid For?

With a visit visa you can normally enter and leave the UK any many times while the visa is still legally acceptable . You cannot stay for longer than six months on each visit. Visit visas can be valid for six months, one year, two years, five years or 10 years. You can apply for a visa valid for any of these periods. The Entry Clearance Officer have an authority to allow you a visa valid for a shorter time than that you have asked for, for example if you are not a regular traveller or visiting the UK first time.

Can I Stay More Than Six Months For Medical Treatment?

If you need to stay longer than six months to complete your medical treatment you can apply to the Border and Immigration Agency. Their contact details are available on UK Immigration official site. The Border and Immigration Agency will charge a non-refundable fee for any extension application.

Please note that the visa starts on the day it is issued and not as previously when your passport was stamped on arrival at the airport with six months leave to remain. Therefore, you should plan your journey as soon as possible.

There is a right of appeal against refusal but for family visits only.

Visa Fee:

Visa fee for Short Term multiple entry = £ 65.00 and Long Term multiple entry = £ 205.00

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Fiancee, Partner and Marriage Visa to UK

Definitions
A fiancé(e)/proposed civil partner in this context is a person who

• wishes to enter the UK with a view to marriage/civil partnership to a person who is either
• already present and settled in the United Kingdom;
  or
• will be admitted for settlement in the UK when arriving there, and intends permanent settlement in the United Kingdom.

A spouse/civil partner is a person who qualifies to live permanently in the United Kingdom because he/she is married to/in a civil partnership with a person who is either present and settled in the UK or will be admitted for settlement in the UK when arriving there.
An unmarried/same-sex partner is a person who meets the criteria set out in Paragraph 13.13 (i)-(iv) below.

 Immigration conditions upon entry to the United Kingdom
A person holding an entry clearance as a fiancé(e)/proposed civil partner will initially be admitted to the United Kingdom for 6 months, with a prohibition on employment until after marriage/civil partnership. Once the marriage/civil partnership has taken place and after satisfactory completion of a probationary period (normally 24 months), set by the Home Office, indefinite leave to remain may be granted.
A person holding an entry clearance as a spouse/civil partner will normally be admitted to the United Kingdom for an initial period of 24 months. After satisfactory completion of this period, indefinite leave to remain may be granted. However, where an applicant has been married to a UK citizen and both have been living abroad for more than 4 years, Indefinite Leave to Enter may be granted.
For an applicant to qualify for admission as a fiancé(e)/proposed civil partner, you must be satisfied that:
In a fiancé(e)/proposed civil partner application, the term ‘sponsor’ refers to the person whom the applicant is intending to marry/enter into a civil partnership with.
In an application as a spouse/civil partner, the sponsor is the person to whom the applicant is married/in a civil partnership with. In applications from unmarried or same-sex partners, the sponsor is the person with whom the applicant is in a relationship with and intends to continue living.

• the sponsor is present and settled in the United Kingdom, or is to be admitted for settlement at the same time as the applicant arrives in the UK;
• the sponsor and the applicant are aged 18 or over;
• each of the parties intends to live permanently with the other as his or her spouse/civil partner after the marriage/civil partnership;
• the parties to the proposed marriage/civil partnership have met;
• adequate maintenance and accommodation without recourse to public funds will be available for the applicant until the date of the marriage/civil partnership;
• after the marriage/civil partnership there will be adequate accommodation for the parties and any dependants without recourse to public funds in accommodation which they own or occupy exclusively;
• after the marriage/civil partnership the parties will be able to maintain themselves and their dependants adequately without recourse to public funds

You should also be satisfied that there is no impediment to the proposed marriage/civil partnership (see
Guidance on how to assess the above qualifications is given in the remainder of this chapter except for that on maintenance and accommodation which is given in Chapter 9.
Children of fiancé(e)s/proposed civil partners may also qualify for admission. This is dealt with in Chapter 14
.
Visa Fee:


Visa Fee for Fiance Visa is £ 515.00

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Tier 4 - Students - Sponsorship Eligibility

About Educational Provider

If the sponsor is an educational institution, then it must show that:

you have been inspected, audited or reviewed by Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education) or its devolved equivalents, the Independent Schools Inspectorate or the Quality Assurance Agency; or you hold valid accreditation from an accreditation body approved by Home Office.

The courses you run for adult international students will also need to lead to a qualification approved by Home Office and any courses provided for children will need to be taught in line with the National Curriculum, the National Qualifications Framework or approved by Ofsted.

If you cannot show the above, may be Home Office will refuse your application for a licence.

Procedures are in place for Home Office approved accreditation bodies to inform Home Office quickly if an institution's authorization is removed and to act quickly to check institutions when Home Office staff report concerns. If you need accreditation and lose your accreditation, your licence will be withdrawn by Home Office.
Accreditation for private providers

If you are a private education provider, you will need to show that you hold valid accreditation from an accreditation body approved by Home Office in the list below, or that you have passed an inspection by Ofsted.

Accreditation UK - a British Council scheme which offers an accreditation service for English language schools;

BAC - the British Accreditation Council - which offers a more general accreditation service to cover a wide range of different educational establishments and their courses; and

ASIC - the Accreditation Service for International Colleges - which also offers a general accreditation service to cover a wide range of different educational establishments and their courses.



What publicly funded institutions must show?

Publicly funded institutions must already submit themselves to a system of public inspections conducted by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted), and its devolved equivalents. Institutions in the higher education sector must submit to reviews by the Quality Assurance Agency.

If you are a publicly funded institution, you will need to show that you have undergone such an inspection or review but you will not have to undergo any additional accreditation before you apply. These reviews give Home Office the appropriate assurance that you are a genuine provider of education.

Independent schools

Independent schools will need to show that they have been inspected by either the Independent Schools Inspectorate or Ofsted, but do not need any additional accreditation.

Limited concession to overseas higher education institutions

If you are an overseas higher education institution that only offers short-term study abroad programmes in your own premises in the United Kingdom to students who are enrolled in their home country and who come to the United Kingdom for one or two semesters before returning home to finish their degree courses you will not need any additional accreditation.

You must still get a licence, by providing the following to prove that you are a genuine institution:

you hold overseas accreditation from a nationally recognised accreditor;

you only teach part of your higher education programmes in the United Kingdom; and you have full legal control of the premises you use; and

if Home Office are able to confirm that your programmes are United Kingdom degree level equivalents.

If you want to employ migrant workers in your educational institution, you should decide under what tier and category you want to bring them to the United Kingdom and read the section for the tier and category.

Approved qualifications

Under the new student route, students coming here to study as adults will need to have achieved some qualifications before coming to the United Kingdom. This shows they have the ability and the intention to learn and finish a further course of study.

Students under the general category will only be able to apply to study for courses at a minimum level of National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 3 or equivalent or above. English language students will be expected to have already started to learn English, and their course will need to be at a minimum of level A2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

You will also need to make sure that your international students are enrolled on courses which lead to a qualification approved by Home Office, which is one that is:

•validated by Royal Charter; or

•awarded by a recognised body on the recognised bodies list operated by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills

•recognised by one or more recognised bodies by a formal articulation agreement with the awarding body; or

•approved at level 3 or above in the National Qualifications Framework operated by the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority; or

•approved at an equivalent level in the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework; or

•approved at an equivalent level by the Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales; or

•approved at an equivalent level by the Council for Curriculum, Examination and Assessments (CCEA) in Northern Ireland; or

•as an overseas qualification, is one on which UK NARIC is able to advise on its validity, with a level equivalent to level 3 or above on the National Qualifications Framework.

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UK Student Sponsorship Guideline

Here you can get information regarding UK education providers who want to apply for a licence under tier 4 to be able to bring international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to their education institutions under the points-based system.

Draft guidance for education providers sponsoring students

Home Office have published an extract of the draft guidance for sponsors which is due to be published in later in March 2009. This extract is specific only to tier 4 sponsors and covers the majority of new policy which will apply from 31 March 2009.

Key elements of the new system

1.You must have a licence.

2.You must comply with your sponsorship duties.

3.From 31 March 2009, you must issue a visa letter to each non-EEA student to enable them to apply for a new visa or extension. This will be replaced by a confirmation of acceptance for studies when sponsors start using the sponsorship management system to issue confirmation of acceptance for studies later in 2009.

4.You will use the sponsorship management system to issue and pay for each confirmation of acceptance for studies, and to fulfill your reporting duties.

Key dates

Home Office are introducing the new student route of the points-based system in phases after consultation with the sector. The phases are explained in the tier 4 implementation plan.

Date	Activity
2 February 2009	All education providers must have applied to become licensed sponsors if they want to bring in non-EEA students from the end of March 2009
31 March 2009	All students must apply under tier 4 and pass a points-based assessment
Autumn 2009	Sponsors begin using the sponsorship management system to issue confirmations of acceptance for studies for students applying from inside the United Kingdom in two stages: switching from another tier or route, to extend their stay; extending their current student visa.
February 2010	Sponsorship management system is fully implemented for the issue of confirmation of acceptance for studies to students applying from both inside and outside the United Kingdom

The sponsor licence

Education providers who have not yet registered as a sponsor under Tier 4 should apply for a licence as soon as possible.
Home Office cannot guarantee now that Home Office will be able to grant you a sponsor licence by the end of March ? but without a licence you will not be able to bring international students into the United Kingdom after that time. So ensure that your application contains all the relevant documents and fees, as this will reduce any delay in processing.

To get a sponsor licence, you must:
•be able to show that you are inspected, audited or accredited by one of the UK Border Agency's approved bodies;

•allocate a number of key roles to staff using the sponsorship management system;

•be able to comply with your sponsorship duties; and

•have the appropriate HR systems in place to be able to monitor your students' attendance, when the reporting functionality in the sponsorship management system is rolled out for education providers later in 2009.

You will be given an A or B rating and added to the tier 4 register of sponsors. Find out more about ratings in How Home Office manage sponsors and ratings.

Sponsorship duties

Your sponsorship duties include duties to:

•maintain any appropriate accreditation;

•keep copies of all students' passports;

•keep up-to-date contact details for students; and

•tell Home Office if a student has any unauthorized absences, fails to enroll on their course or stops their studies.

You will use the sponsorship management system to fulfill your reporting duties when the reporting functionality goes live later in 2009.


Find a full list of all sponsorship duties.
Here is you can find the registerd of sponsors for Tier 4.

The visa letter or confirmation of acceptance for studies

To bring non-EU students to the United Kingdom from March 2009, you must issue students with a visa letter. This is only if you are giving the student an unconditional offer. If they apply successfully, the student's visa will then be linked to your institution. Find draft visa letter for general students..

From autumn 2009, sponsors will start issuing confirmation of acceptance for studies (which is a unique reference number) instead of visa letters, using the sponsorship management system. Each confirmation of acceptance for studies will cost £10.

Students can have many visa letters or confirmations of acceptance for studies from institutions they have applied to, but can use only one visa letter (or confirmation of acceptance for studies) to apply.

Students will be awarded 30 points for a visa letter or confirmation of acceptance for studies, and must score 10 points for maintenance (fees and living expenses) to pass the points-based assessment and be able to apply.

The sponsorship management system

Education providers can currently use the sponsorship management system to update their contact details. In the autumn of 2009, education providers will start using the sponsorship management system to issue confirmation of acceptance for studies and report student activity, before full implementation in February 2010. Home Office are working with key stakeholders on the phased approach. The

tier 4 implementation plan explains the phases.


Key benefits of the new system

•the sponsor licence ensures all colleges are genuine and eliminates bogus institutions;

•sponsors are responsible for assessing whether a student meets the academic requirements for the course;

•the student's visa is linked to the institution; and

•depending on what has been studied, if students want to stay on in the United Kingdom once they have successfully got their qualification, they may be eligible to switch into the post-study worker category of tier 1.

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UK Student Visitor Visa

Home Office has announced a new category of Student Visitor has been introduced for short-term students who wish to study in the UK. Temporary students are those who are studying on courses of 6 months duration or less.

Detail about this category:

•The category allows for short term students to take on a short period of study during their visit to the UK;

•The Student Visitor is required to meet the requirements of the rules relating to visitors;

•In addition he/she will also have to demonstrate that he/she has been accepted on a course of study provided by an organization which is included on the Register of Education and Training Providers;

•The maximum period of leave allowed in this category is six months;

•There are no provisions for Student Visitors to extend their leave in the UK or switch in-country to any other category. If they wish to follow a further course of study they must return to their home country and obtain a student visa.

•Any leave granted in this new category will be counted as a period spent as a visitor for the purposes of considering an in-country application for visitor leave.

•Only those over the age of 18 may apply in this category

Eligibility for UK Student Visitor

The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter the United Kingdom as a student visitor are  that they:

•genuinely be seeking entry as a student visitor for the limited period you tell Home Office you require that does not exceed six months;

•have been accepted on a course of study that will be provided by an organization included on the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills' register of education and training providers;

•leave the United Kingdom at the end of the visit you told Home Officeabout;

•support and pay for accommodation for yourself and any dependants without help from public funds; or

•ensure that you and your dependants will be supported and accommodated by relatives or friends and not take employment; and

•be able to meet the cost of the return or onward journey.

You Must Not

•take employment in the United Kingdom;

•engage in business, produce goods or provide services within the United Kingdom, including selling goods or services direct to members of the public;

•study at a government-funded school;

•be a child under the age of 18;

•undertake part-time (up to 20 hours), or full-time vacation employment;

•undertake a work placement or internship (paid or unpaid) as part of your course of study; or

•extend your stay in the United Kingdom.

Switching to other category

With effect from 1 September 2007, the only categories of passenger that are able to

switch into the student category are:

■Existing students;

■Prospective students;

■Those here to do re-sits;

■Sabbatical officers returning to their degree studies;

■Those on the Science & Engineering Graduate Scheme (soon to be replaced

■With the new International Graduates Scheme);

■Those on the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland scheme;

■Work permit holders

Apply for UK Student Visitor Visa

Since 1 September 2007 all nationals of countries outside the European Economic Area who wish to study in the United Kingdom need prior entry clearance (permission to come here) as a student.

This does not apply if you wish to come here as a student visitor for a course of less than six months. Student visitors must meet the same entry clearance requirements as visitors.


How Can I Extend My stay?

you will not be able to extend your stay in the United Kingdom as a student visitor. There are no provisions in the student visitor rules for extensions to be granted. You can only obtain leave (permission to enter the United Kingdom) as a student visitor by applying for a student visitor visa at a British diplomatic post abroad or by seeking leave from an immigration officer when you arrive in the United Kingdom.

About Appeal

If Home Office refuse your application, the ECO (Entry Clearance Officer) will tell you and you will be given a detailed written refusal notice. This will tell you if and how you can appeal.

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UK Students on Pre-Sessional Courses

This website answers key questions about students coming to do pre-sessional courses in uk. The information is based on our statement of intent published on 30 July 2008. The information on this site will be updated as home office uk continues to develop the policy over the next few months.


What is a pre-sessional course?

A pre-sessional course is:

•An intensive English language course; or
•A course to prepare you for your full-time study course.

If you have an unconditional offer from a licensed sponsor

If you have an unconditional offer, we will give permission for both courses at the same time if you are doing the pre-sessional course:

•with the same sponsor as your full-time course; or
•with a partner institution named on the sponsor license.

If you have a conditional offer from a licensed sponsor

If you only have a conditional offer to do your full-time course, you will need to apply to do the pre-sessional course first. If you successfully finish that course, you should apply for an extension while inside the United Kingdom to continue your studies on your full-time course.

Can I apply?

To be able to travel to the United Kingdom as a student after March 2009, you must pass a points-based assessment and score 40 points before you come. You score:

•30 points for a visa letter from a licensed sponsor; and

•10 points if you can show you have enough finances to cover your course fees and monthly living expenses (known as maintenance).

How much will my application cost?

The student visa application fee is currently £99.


Can I work?

You will be able to work:

•part-time work during term-time which is no more than 20 hours a week;

•full-time work during vacations.

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UK Study Full Time as an Adult

This is a informational guide which gives legal answers regarding world wide visas and immigration process it also tells about studying full-time in the United Kingdom as an adult. The information has been published on 30 July 2008. The information regarding UK Student visa on this website answers key questions about studying full-time in the United Kingdom as an adult. The information regarding student visa has been published on 30 July 2008.


Who Can Apply For UK Student Visa?

If you want to eligible for UK student visa after the end of March 2009, you must pass a points-based system and get 40 points before you come. You score will be:

* 30 points - for a visa letter from a licensed sponsor; and

* 10 points – regarding your financial matters like finances to cover your course fees and monthly living expenses for up to 12 months it’s also known as maintenance fund.

Detail about New Visa Letter?

Visa Letter is also called It is an offer letter from your education provider who is your immigration sponsor, including information about you, your sponsor, the course, and your finances. From autumn 2009, the visa letter will be replaced by a confirmation of acceptance of studies when the first phase of the new IT system for education providers goes live. It will contain all the same information.

Detail about licensed sponsor?

Here we go. Home office has announced new policy regarding uk sponsorship. Every body who want to sponsor his relative or person he/she must get the licensed no. from home office. More information about sponsor licensed look at this link.
Your sponsor / financial supporter must responsible for you while you are in the United Kingdom, and must he/she tell to home office if you do not arrive for the start of a course, take out from a course, defer or suspend your studies, or if you do not present for significant periods of time.

Finances Information regarding Student Visa.
The finances you will need to pass the points-based system which detail is given below:

Length of course	Where you will study	Maintenance (funds) needed
12 months or less	London-based	Course fees + £800 for each month of the course
12 months or less	Outside London	Course fees + £600 for each month of the course
More than 12 months	London-based	First year of fees + £9,600 to cover the first year in the United Kingdom
More than 12 months	Outside London	First year of fees + £7,200 to cover the first year in the United Kingdom

How long can I apply to live in UK with Student Visa?

Dear students listen if you are studying at degree / graduate level or above, you can live for the full duration of your course, up to 4 years. But If your course will be longer than 4 years, you will have to get an extension from Home Office to complete your course. But if you are studying below degree / graduation, you will be you will be allowed to live for up to 3 years.

What are the requirements to apply for student visa?

You will need to fill in the application form, pay your fee also include:


Can I work with studying in United Kingdom.

The simple answer is Yes. You can work part-time (no more than 20 hours a week) during while studying and full-time during holidays.
Depending on what you have studied, if you want to live on in the United Kingdom once you have successfully got your qualification, you may be eligible to switch into the post-study worker category which is also called Tier 1.

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UK Student Visa Check List - Visa Letter

Category                    This should say general student

Student                                 •Name
                                            •Nationality
                                            •Address in the country where you live now
                                            •The passport or travel document number (optional)

Sponsor                                 •licence number
                                            •address and contact details
                                            •the name & address of any partner
                                              institution if the student is studying
                                             at another institution as part of this course
                                            •the name & address of any overseas higher
                                             education Institution if the time of  the
                                             United Kingdom study is part of an overseas
                                             higher education course

Course                                  •title
                                             •the academic level of course or qualification awarded when finished
                                             •start date
                                             •expected end date
                                             •hours per week
                                             •address of the student?s main place of study if different to the sponsor?s main
                                              address
                                             •address of the organisation offering the student a work placement, if known
                                              and relevant

Finances                                •course fees for the first year
                                             •course fees paid so far
                                             •accommodation fees for the first year (if relevant)
                                             •accommodation fees paid so far (if relevant)


Documents used                    •a brief description of each piece of evidence
to get the offer                     •course title (if applicable)
(used by the sponsor to         •level of qualification you got (if applicable)

assess your suitability to         •year of graduation or that you finished (if applicable)
complete the course)             •details of who issued the evidence (including contact details)

                                            •date of issue

                                            •an Academic Technology Approval Scheme
                                             (ATAS) clearance certificate if
                                             needed for the course

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Tier 4 Student Visas

Guidance about student who want to come UK after March 2009 adults study in the UK must apply for a Tier 4 Student Visa.
Now the tier 4 Student Visa convert into the current UK study visa and also allows an adult student to study in the UK with a licensed sponsor on the Tier 4 register of sponsors and embark upon a course of study.
The Tier 4 Student Visa service present overseas students to get opportunity recognised qualifications from authentic and government approved universities and colleges in the UK.
The tier 4 Student Visa does not comprise a route to settlement, but, a visa for student immigration give a chance to switch another category of UK immigration without leave the country but after completion the course. If your course duration less then 6 months then you can able to peruse the UK visit visa. With your student visa category you also be able to take a limited employment (20 hours in a week).

Duration of UK Tier 4 :-
Duration of the tier 4 student visa is depend upon the your course.

• If you are studying at degree level / graduate level or above, you can live for the full duration of your course, up to four years.
• If your course is longer than four years, you also able to get UK Visa Extension to complete your cousre.
• If you are studying below degree, your Student Visa will allow you to stay for up to three years.

One route for staying in the UK beyond a course of study, is through switching to a Tier 2 Work Permit. You will require a specific offer of employment from a British company.
Visasinfo can organize adult students to make informed decisions about their futures through our UK Study service for bright students. Our organization provide comprehensive and informative resources, programs and counseling on career progress and visa applications and have access to a wide-range of partnerships with universities, educational institutions, and administrative departments.

Eligibility:

The new student route under the new point base system present five key changes to the current system. Adult students applying to study abroad in the UK must:

•Have a proven track record in studying before coming to the UK.

•Have recognised qualifications equivalent to National Qualification Framework in the UK education system.

•Produce evidence of sufficient funds to pass a maintenance test.

•Produce documents used to obtain an offer from the university or college sponsoring, such as qualification certificates.

To be able to travel to the United Kingdom as a general student after the end of March 2009, adult students must pass a points-based system to get 40 points.

Visa letter from education provider = 30 points

Maintenance fees to cover course fees and living expenses = 10 points

Detail regarding Visa Letter / Checklist

It is also called an offer letter from your education provider who is your immigration sponsor, including information about yourself, your sponsor person, the course, and your financial matters .

What is a licensed sponsor?

The licensed sponsor is the university or college you have chosen to enroll with. Visas info have extensive partnerships with many schools, colleges and universities on the tier 4 register of sponsors. Find the tier 4 licensed sponsor list here.

Can I work?

Unlike UK visit visa or travel visa application, applicants for study permits may take part-time or holiday work but must not engage in the following:

•Work for more than 20 hours a week during term time (except in vacation periods), unless it is a work placement and part of a study program and the educational institution agrees.

•Conduct business, be self-employed, or provide services as a professional sports person or entertainer.

•Work full-time in a permanent job.

it also depend on what you have studied, if you wish to like on in the UK once you have successfully got your qualification, you may be eligible to switch into other UK Study visa catagory called Tier 1 - Post-Study Work visa.

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UK BUSINESS VISA

What constitutes a business?


For immigration purposes 'a business' refers to an enterprise as:

•a sole trader

•a partnership

•a Company registered in the UK

You must obtain a visa or entry clearance to set up in business in the UK. Please read the section below for information about making your application. All applications are referred to the Home Office in the UK before a decision can be made and a visa or entry clearance issued.

What do I require to set up in business in the UK?

To qualify you must:

•have at least £200, 000 under your control, which is disposable in the UK and held in your name (not held by trust or other investment arrangements) with the intention of investing in a business in the UK

•have sufficient additional funds to maintain and accommodate yourself and any dependants adequately without recourse to public funds, or taking employment (other than work for the business) until the business provides income

•intend to be actively involved full-time in trading or providing services on your own account or in partnership, or in the promotion and management of the company as a director

•intend to maintain a level of financial investment proportional to your interest in the business

•intend to have either controlling or equal interest in the business, and any partnership or directorship must not amount to disguised employment;

•be able to bear your share of any liabilities

•intend to provide investment and services for which there is a genuine need in the UK

•expect to receive a share of the profits from the business which will be sufficient for to maintain and accommodate yourself and any dependants adequately without recourse to employment (other than the business) or public funds

•not intend to take or seek any other employment in the UK other than your work for the business

Additionally you must satisfy one of the following:

If taking over or joining as a partner or director in an existing business you should provide:

•a written statement of the terms on which you will join or take over the business

•audited accounts from the business for previous years

•evidence that your services and investment will result in a net increase in employment provided by the business and thereby create at least two new full-time jobs for persons already settled in the UK

If you are establishing a new business in the UK you should provide evidence that:

•you will bring to the UK sufficient funds of your own to establish the business

•the business will create at least two new full-time jobs for persons already settled in the UK The

above applies to self-employed Doctors and Dentists.

Who qualifies under the European Community (EC) Association Agreement?

In addition to the general rules about setting up in business detailed above, certain nationals may apply for entry clearance to establish themselves in business under the special provisions of the EC Association Agreements. If you qualify for entry clearance you do not require a work permit. The nationalities covered by this agreement are:

•Bulgaria

•Czech Republic

•Estonia

•Hungary Latvia

•Lithuania

•Poland

•Romania

•Slovak Republic

To qualify for entry clearance you must:

•put into the business money which is under your control and which is sufficient to establish yourself in business in the UK

•have sufficient additional funds to maintain and accommodate yourself, and any dependants, adequately without recourse to public funds or to employment (other than work for the business) until the business provides income

•receive a share of the profits of the business which will be sufficient to maintain and accommodate yourself and any dependants adequately without recourse to public funds or to employment (other than the business

•not intend to take or seek any other employment in the UK other than your work for the business

•If you are establishing yourself in a new business or taking over an existing company you must provide evidence that:

•you are a national of one of the countries listed above

•you will have a controlling interest in the company

•you will be actively involved in the promotion and management of the company

•the company will be registered in the UK and be trading or providing services in the UK the company will be the owner of the assets of the business

•you are taking over or joining an existing business and provide audited accounts for the past three years

If you are establishing yourself in self-employment or as a partner in an existing business you must provide evidence that:

•you are a national of one of the countries listed above

•you will be actively involved in trading or providing services on your own account or in partnership in the UK

•you alone, or together with partners, will own the assets of the business

•where you are a partner in a business,

•your part in the business will not amount to disguised employment you are taking over or joining an existing company and provide audited accounts from previous years

All applications to set up in business in the UK are referred to the Home Office in the UK for approval before an entry clearance can be issued.

How do I qualify as a member of the legal profession?

Members of the legal profession may qualify under special concessionary arrangements outside the Immigration Rules. Applications do not need to be referred to the Home Office in the UK.

Solicitors and law consultants, whether establishing or entering into a partnership in an existing practice in the UK, and barristers setting up in chambers, may enter the UK provided that the following evidence is seen and/or action taken:

Barristers:
•you must produce a letter of admission from the General Council of the Bar (England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland ) or, alternatively, evidence of a place in chambers

•evidence that you have sufficient funds to meet a share of the cost of rent and the employment of staff

Solicitors:
•you must produce a letter of admission to the Roll of Solicitor from the appropriate law society (England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland)

•you must have sufficient funds to either set up a new practice or enter into partnership with an existing practice from which you will receive a share of the profits

Consultants in overseas law:
•you must show evidence of your qualifications you must produce a letter from the appropriate law society (England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) confirming that there is no objection to you being given entry clearance for this purpose

•you must have sufficient funds to either set up a new practice or enter into partnership with an existing practice from which you will receive a share of the profits

The requirements for investment and job creation are waived for persons setting up in business within the legal profession in the UK.

The requirement for maintenance and accommodation are the same as for the other types of business covered in this leaflet.

Can my family join me in the UK?

Your husband or wife and your children may apply for entry clearance to join you in the UK provided they can show the following:

Spouse:

•he or she is married to you

•you hold an entry clearance as the main applicant (for the purpose of setting up in business)

•you both intend to live together for the period of your stay and your marriage is subsisting

•there is adequate maintenance and accommodation for you both, and any other dependants, without recourse to public funds

•he or she does not intend to stay in the UK beyond any period of leave granted to you as the main applicant

Dependent child:

•he or she is your child and that you hold entry clearance as the main applicant

•he or she is under 18 years of age

•he or she is unmarried, has not formed an independent family unit and is not leading an independent life

•he or she will be adequately maintained and accommodated without recourse to public funds

•he or she does not intend to stay beyond any period of leave granted to you as the main applicant

•both you and your spouse are being issued with entry clearance, except where

◦you are the sole surviving parent

◦you have sole responsibility for your child's upbringing

◦there are exceptional reasons for allowing entry and suitable arrangements have been made for your child's care

Your dependants must obtain an entry clearance before travelling to the UK. If they travel without entry clearance they will be refused admission to the UK.

Do I need a visa?

Yes.You must have a visa before travelling to the UK. You will be refused admission to the UK if you arrive in the UK without a visa.


How do I qualify to travel to the UK as an Investor?

You will need to show that you:

•intend to make the UK your main home

•have not less than £1 million of your own money, which is under your control and disposable, that you intend to take to the UK

•intend to invest not less than £750,000 of your £1 million capital, as per the restrictions detailed below

•are able to maintain and accommodate yourself and any dependants without recourse to public funds or working as an employee

What type of investments can I make?

You may invest in the UK by way of UK Government bonds, share capital or loan capital in active and trading UK companies. For example:

•Unit Trusts: you can invest in a regulated collective investment scheme such as a unit trust provided that £750,000 of the funds are invested in companies which meet the requirements of the investor rules

•Private companies: you must provide evidence of shareholding or loan certificates in the form of legal documents signed by or on behalf of the company

Investments must be made in your name as a general rule to be acceptable to the Home Office, who decide the suitability of applications.

What types of investment can I not make?

•You may not invest in: Property companies: The Immigration Rules refer to companies principally engaged in property investment. This means companies whose main function is to own or manage land or buildings. It does not include companies principally engaged in construction or, for instance, in manufacturing or retail which own their own premises such as hotels or departmental stores. However, once you have invested at least £750,000 of your capital as required you may invest the remaining £250,000 in property companies. Offshore companies: Investment in or via

•offshore companies is not acceptable. You must invest your money in the United Kingdom. You may, however, invest your money in a United Kingdom subsidiary which is wholly owned by an offshore company, by means of loan capital, provided the company is registered in the United Kingdom and is active and trading and would be the direct beneficiary of the loan.

•Banks and building societies: You may not keep your entire capital on deposit with a bank. Once you have invested at least £750,000 in the United Kingdom as required you may keep your remaining capital on deposit in the United Kingdom.

Can I re-invest my shares in different companies in the United Kingdom?
You can re-invest your shares provided the new investment meets the requirements of the Immigration Rules and you can provide evidence of your continuing investment.

Can my investments or assets count towards my capital in the United Kingdom?

Once you have invested at least £750, 000 of your capital as required, your remaining capital may include investments and major durable assets in the United Kingdom, such as unmortgaged property and significant works of art, provided they do not account for more than £250,000. Personal effects such as jewellery and antiques do not count as major assets unless it is clear that these items are held for purely investment purposes (valuation must reflect the actual, not insurance replacement, value).

Can the capital be in joint names?

Yes. The capital may be held in joint names of husband and wife if you, as the principal applicant, are to be accompanied by your spouse as a dependant and you both apply for entry clearance at the same time and you both have unrestricted rights of transfer and disposal. No other person should have a controlling interest in the money.

Must I make the United Kingdom my only home?

No. You should, however, spend more time in the United Kingdom than away from it to continue to qualify for limited leave to remain as an investor.

Can my family or I take employment?

You cannot work as an employee but you can engage in business or self-employment, such as a consultant or non-executive director. Your spouse and dependent children, provided they have been given permission to accompany or join you, may take employment, within the existing employment legislation, for the duration of their permission to stay in the United Kingdom as your dependants.

Will I qualify for permanent residence?
You will be able to apply to the Immigration and Nationality Directorate of the Home Office for permanent residence if you:
•have made the United Kingdom your main home throughout the four years

•have spent a continuous period of four years in the United Kingdom as an investor. You will not be refused settlement because you have spent a short time outside the United Kingdom. You are expected to keep absences to a minimum; if you spend more time away from the UK than in it, this may result in you being granted further limited leave rather than permanent residence

•have kept a capital sum of £1 million in the United Kingdom throughout that period and £750,000 of your capital has been invested as required

•have maintained and accommodated yourself and any dependants without recourse to public funds or working as an employee

How do I qualify as a retired person of independent means?

You will need to show:

•you are at least 60 years of age

•you have an annual income of not less than £25,000 that is under your control and that you are able to transfer freely to the UK

•evidence of any property in the UK

•evidence that there are no regulations that would prevent you from transferring your money to the UK that you are able and willing to maintain and accommodate yourself and any dependants indefinitely without working, assistance from anyone else or recourse to public funds

•that you intend to make the UK your main home

If you are in doubt about the acceptability of your evidence please contact your nearest British diplomatic mission that provides a visa service for advice.
In addition to the financial requirements you will also need to show that you have a close connection with the UK.

How do I show I have a close connection with the UK?

The following may show a close connection to the UK:

•you have close relatives in the UK

•you have lived in the UK at any time

•you have long service with a British company

•you have long established business contacts in the UK

You should describe your circumstances in detail and provide any letters of support that you have at the time you make your application

Can my family join me in the UK?

Your spouse and children under 18 years of age may join you in the UK under the following provisions:

•they hold a visa or entry clearance for this purpose

•there is adequate maintenance and accommodation for them without recourse to public funds or taking employment

Do I need a visa?

You must obtain a visa before you travel to the UK. You should contact your nearest UK Overseas Mission with a visa section. If your nearest mission does not offer this service they will be able to advise you where to apply.

Visa Fee:

Visa fee for Business visa of UK is £ 205.00

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UK Marriage Visa

Can I join my husband, wife, fiancé or fiancée in the UK?
You may apply to join your husband, wife, fiancé or fiancée in the UK so long as he or she:

• currently lives and is settled in the UK
• is returning to the UK to live permanently

How do I qualify to join my husband or wife?
You must show that:

• you are legally married to each other
• your husband or wife is living and settled in the UK, or is being admitted for settlement at the same time as you
• you both intend to live together permanently as husband and wife
• you have met each other
• together you can support yourselves and any dependants without help from public funds
• you have adequate accommodation, owned or occupied exclusively by you, where you and your dependants can live without help from public funds
• he or she is not under 16

If your spouse has more than one husband or wife, only one will be allowed to join him or her in the UK.

You will be allowed to stay in the UK and to work for one year at first. Near the end of this time, if you are still married and still intend to live together, you may apply to stay in the UK permanently.


How do I qualify to join my fiancé or fiancée in the UK?
You must show that:

• you plan to marry within a reasonable time (usually six months)
• you plan to live together permanently after you are married
• you have met each other
• there is somewhere for you and any dependants to live until you get married without help from public funds
• you and any dependants can be supported without working or having recourse to public funds

You will be allowed to stay in the UK for 6 months with no permission to work. When you are married you may apply for a one-year extension as a spouse and, if the application is granted, you will be allowed to work. Near the end of this time you may apply to stay in the UK permanently.


Can I join my unmarried partner in the UK?
You may apply to join your unmarried partner in the UK so long as he or she:

• currently lives and is settled in the UK
• is returning to the UK to live permanently

How do I qualify to join my unmarried partner in the UK?
You and your unmarried partner must show that:

• any previous marriage, or similar relationship, has permanently broken down
• you have been living together in a relationship akin to marriage for two years or more
• you have adequate accommodation, owned or occupied exclusively by you both, where you and your dependants can live without help from public funds
• you can support yourselves and any dependants without help from public funds
• you intend to live together permanently
• your partner is 18 years old or over
• you are 16 years old or over

The Entry Clearance Officer will require evidence of a two-year relationship. This may include documentation showing joint commitments such as bank accounts, investments, rent agreements, mortgages; correspondence linking you to the same address and official records of your address, such as national insurance or health cards.

You will be allowed to stay in the UK and to work for two years at first. Near the end of this time, if you are still partners and still intend to live together, you may apply to stay in the UK permanently.

If you have been living outside of the UK in a relationship akin to marriage for four years or more, you will be allowed to enter the UK for an indefinite period.

You must get an entry clearance (more commonly called a ‘visa’) before travelling to the United Kingdom as a spouse, fiancé or fiancée or an unmarried partner. 

Note: The rules for going to the UK are different if you or your husband or wife (the ‘sponsor’) is a national of another member state of the European Economic Area (the member states of the European Union, and Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein), or Switzerland. The rules are also different if you can claim British citizenship or another connection with the UK, for example by ancestry.


Can my children join me and my spouse, fiancé or fiancée or my unmarried partner in the UK?
 

your children and dependants can also join you in the UK. However, there are separate rules about these and advice should be taken.

Can I go to live with my parents in the UK as a child?
You may apply to join your parents in the UK as long as:

• your parents live and are settled in the UK legally, with no time limit on their stay, or are being admitted for settlement at the same time
• one parent is living and settled in the UK or is being admitted for settlement on the same occasion and has had sole responsibility for your upbringing
• your parents can support you without help from public funds;
• your parents have adequate accommodation, owned or occupied exclusively by them, where you can live without help from public funds
• you are their child (this includes the stepfather or stepmother of a child whose father or mother is dead, both the father and mother of an illegitimate child and an adoptive parent in certain defined circumstances)

How can I qualify to join my parents in the UK?
You, or your parent, must show that you are:

• under 18 years of age
• are not leading an independent life, are not married and have not formed an independent family unit

A child cannot normally go to live in the UK if one parent is living abroad, unless the parent in the UK has sole parental responsibility for the child, or if there are serious reasons why the child should be allowed to join the parent in the UK. (Exceptions may be made for children under 12 years of age.)

You must obtain a visa before you travel to the UK.

Can an adopted child go to the UK?
 

Yes it is possible for an adopted child to go to the UK however, the procedure is complex and legal advice should be sought before, embarking on such an application.


Can parents, grandparents and other dependent relatives go to live in the UK?
If you are a widowed parent or grandparent of 65 or over, or parents or grandparents travelling together, of whom one is 65 or over, you may qualify if:

• you are wholly or mainly financially dependent on children or grandchildren living and settled in the UK
• you are without other close relatives in your own country to turn to
• your children or grandchildren can support you without help from public funds
• your children or grandchildren have adequate accommodation, owned or occupied exclusively by them, where you can live without help from public funds

If you are a parent or grandparent under the age of 65 you may qualify if:

• you are living in the most exceptional compassionate circumstances
• you are wholly or mainly financially dependent on children or grandchildren living and settled in the UK
• you are without other close relatives in your own country to turn to;
• your children or grandchildren can support you without help from public funds
• your children or grandchildren have adequate accommodation, owned or occupied exclusively by them, where you can live without help from public funds

It is almost impossible to qualify under this rule as what are "most exceptional  circumstances" will depend on  the facts of each  individual case. Majority of these applications often result in refusal. However, there is a right of appeal.

If you are over 18 with a parent settled in the UK, or you are a sister, brother, aunt, uncle or any other parent or grandparent of a relative settled in the UK you may qualify if you meet the above criteria, and in addition:

• you are living alone in the most exceptional compassionate circumstances

How do I bring my adopted children to the UK?
You must be able to show that:

• you currently live and are settled in the United Kingdom legally, with no time limit on your stay
• you can adequately support and house your child without help from public funds

How does my adopted child qualify to join me in the United Kingdom?
You, or your child, must show that he or she:

• is not leading an independent life, is not married and has not formed an independent family unit
• is under 18 years
• was adopted when both parents lived together abroad or when either parent was settled in the United Kingdom
• has the same rights as any other child of the adoptive parents
• was adopted because their original parents could not care for them and there has been a genuine transfer of parental responsibility
• has broken all ties with their original family
• was not adopted just to make it easier to enter the United Kingdom

Your adopted child must get entry clearance before they travel to the United Kingdom.

Following the implementation of the Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act 1999 on 30/4/2001, it is now an offence* for prospective adoptive parents to bring a child into the United Kingdom for the purposes of adoption, unless they have complied with requirements prescribed in law. The penalty for non-compliance is a fine of up to £5000 and/or up to three months imprisonment.

*Section 56A of the Adoption Act 1976, inserted by Section 14 of the Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act 1999

The Adoption of Children from Overseas Regulations 2001 aims to deter people from bringing children into the United Kingdom for the purpose of adoption unless they have first been assessed and approved by a local council or a voluntary adoption agency (VAA) and had their suitability endorsed by the Secretary of State. In order to avoid committing an offence, the Regulations require prospective adoptive parents in England and Wales, to have first:

• applied for their suitability to adopt a child to be approved by a local council or VAA
• complied with the assessment process
• received confirmation, in writing, of the agency’s decision to approve them as suitable to be an adoptive parent
• received written notification from the Secretary of State that he is prepared to issue a certificate of eligibility

Within 14 days of the prospective adoptive parents' arrival in the United Kingdom with a child, they must notify their local council of their intention to adopt or not. Once this notification has been received, the child will be a protected child under Section 22 of the Adoption Act 1976 and his/her placement will be monitored by the council under Sections 32 to 37.


How long can my adopted child stay?
If your child was adopted in a designated country and both you and your husband or wife are settled here, or you have sole responsibility for the child, he or she will normally be allowed to stay here permanently from the date they arrive. If your child has not been adopted in a designated country he or she will normally be allowed to stay for 12 months so the adoption process can continue through the United Kingdom courts.


Will my adopted child become a British citizen automatically?
Your child will only become a British citizen if you adopted them through the United Kingdom courts and at least one of their adoptive parents was a British citizen when the adoption order was made.


Will a foreign adoption order be recognised in the UK?
A foreign adoption order will only be recognised in the UK if it was made in a country that is included in the Adoption (Designation of Overseas adoptions) Order 1973. This is known as a designated country.

If the adoption order was made in a country that is not designated, the child can apply to come to the UK to be adopted through the courts.
Visa Fee:

Visa fee for UK is £ 515.00.