There is an increased interest to relocate to the UK for its European lifestyle and quality of living for either residence, work, or study purposes. Despite the pandemic and restrictive lockdown measures in the United Kingdom, applications can be successfully submitted for passport applications, for eligible applicants, ancestral, study and visitors’ visas.
Sole representatives of overseas companies setting up a branch in the United Kingdom or employees of overseas newspapers, news, agencies, or broadcasting organizations on long-term assignments in the United Kingdom can apply for a Sole Representative Visa to the United Kingdom. This is applicable for those that are outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland. This visa category will provide you with an initial stay of 3 years that may be extended for a further 2 years. It will also allow candidates to apply to settle permanently in the United Kingdom after 5 years.
Expand your business into the UK market.
Qualify for UK citizenship.
Travel to up to 183 countries visa-free.
No requirement to invest, use your financial capital to further expand your business.
Secure a better future for your family.
Accessibility to health facilities and education in the UK.
Interalia with the visa application, candidates must be employed by a company outside of the United Kingdom whose headquarters and principal place of business are outside the UK. Candidates must provide evidence of extensive industry-related experience and knowledge and hold a senior position within the company. Furthermore, there must be proof the candidate has full authority to make decisions on behalf of the company’s first commercial establishment in the United Kingdom.
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The United Kingdom’s TIER 1 Investor Visa permits individuals to enter the UK if they have access to enough funds to make a substantial financial investment. The Investor Visa applicant must have the capacity to invest £2,000,000 or more in the UK.
The United Kingdom’s TIER 1 Investor Visa permits individuals to enter the UK if they have access to enough funds to make a substantial financial investment. The Investor Visa applicant must have the capacity to invest £2,000,000 or more in the UK.
Live, work and study in the UK
Settlement options at year 2 or 3 for higher investments from £5,000,000+
UK citizenship at year 6, which will allow visa-free travel to more than 170 countries around the world
No double taxation
Ancestral visa entitles a Commonwealth citizen who has a grandparent born in UK to obtain entry to the UK. The visa will allow the applicant to take up or seek employment. There are no work restrictions. At the end of five-year period on this visa, applicant will qualify for Indefinite Leave to remain. You can qualify for UK Ancestry visa if you are 17 years of age or older. You must be able to prove that you have a grandparent who was born in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man.
The study visa offers overseas students the chance to study at any of UK’s highly sought educational institutions. To qualify to apply for a study visa, you must be 16 years or older. and have received a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) from a licenced student sponsor.
The student will need to prove that they have sufficient financial means to pay for the study course for one academic year. Student needs to apply for the visa 6 months prior to start date.
There are 9 types of visitors’ visa namely general visitor/tourist, family, business, student, academic marriage, medical, visitor in transit and direct airside transit and lastly sports visitor and entertainer visitor.
With regards to British passports applications, there are various factors that come into play in order to be eligible. It is important to receive the appropriate advice from an experienced immigration professional for a smooth process to secure your legal status in the UK where you qualify.
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