A Quick Guide to Immigrating to the UK: Visa Edition

There are more people immigrating to the UK than there are people leaving the country. In March 2020, for example, the number of immigrants in the UK was 715,000. 

The latest immigration routes are now open for living, working, and studying applications in the UK. Use online services to apply and pay for your visa. While applying, provide biometric information whenever asked. Different visas depend on a list of factors, which include:

• you current location
• reason for going to the UK
• duration of stay
• personal skills and circumstances

Contact our best immigration lawyers in London for a quick visa application procedure.  Here’s a visa guide for you to go through while applying for immigration to the UK.

Do you need a Visa at all?

Before applying, check whether or not a visa is required. If you do, then determine the type required. You might not need access, depending on your nationality, to transit or visit the UK.

Ensure that your application is approved before travelling. Also, note that if you’re Irish, you don’t need to apply for a visa.

Visa for Visiting the UK

If you intend to stay in the UK for almost six months, a standard visitor visa is what you need. The reason might be a holiday to see friends and family, a business trip or a short study course. It is compulsory to apply for a Marriage Visitor visa if you’re visiting the UK to get married. A similar procedure involves registering a civil partnership in the UK.

Studying in the UK

The duration, place and type of study determine the kind of visa you wish to pertain with. For example, a standard visa allows you to do a study course that would last for only six months.

While on the other hand, a transitory study visa permits you for a course of English Language course for 6-11 months in the UK. Lastly, for an extended course sponsored by an approved university or college, a student visa is required.

Work, Invest and Earn in the UK

A work visa lets you work in the country for both long and short term. The kind of work visa required depends on your qualifications and skills, whether you want to take your family along, and the nature of your work.

At Wembley Solicitors, we offer quality legal assistance for the UK immigration process. Be it a work visa or student visa, we speed up your process to fulfil your requirements. When applying for immigration, do contact us for relevant information and details.