UK Visitor Visa Rules to be Relaxed in 2024
Following a change in the UK Immigration Rules, visitor visa permissible activities are to be relaxed from 31 January 2024 as follows: Individuals can undertake activities relating to their employment overseas remotely from within the UK, providing this is not the primary purpose of their visit. An employee of an overseas based company may: (a) […]
Do You Need a Transit Visa for the UK?
Passing through an airport while on your way to another country is called “transiting”. There are two types of transiting: “airside” and “landside”. If you are passing through a UK airport while on the way to another country, you may need a UK transit visa. Transit visas are required by some nationals who are passing […]
Overstaying in the UK (Expired Visa Rules)
If you remain in the UK after your visa or Home Office permission has expired, you may be considered an overstayer. Overstaying can create many issues, including negatively affecting your immigration record and impacting any future UK applications. You could also be detained and deported. The Home Office does not remind individuals of their visa […]
Made a Mistake on Your UK Visa Application?
When applying for a UK visa, it’s important to provide the Home Office with information that is correct and comprehensive to avoid delays or issues with processing and to avoid a visa refusal. Mistakes can, however, happen. Once you realise you’ve made a mistake on your UK visa application, you should take steps to correct […]
VFS Global & UK Visa Applications
If you’re applying for a UK visa from overseas, you may need to use the services of VFS Global as part of your application. In this guide, we explain what VFS Global is and what its role is in the UK visa application process. What is VFS Global? VFS Global, also known as “Visa […]
UK Visa Requirements
The UK visa requirements that must be met will all depend on the purpose for which you are wanting to come to or stay in the UK and your chosen immigration route. In this essential guide to UK visas, we look at the rules and requirements for some of the most common visa categories, from […]
Turkish Businessperson Visa Extension Guide
The Turkish Businessperson visa route is no longer open to new applications. However, it is still possible for existing visa-holders to apply to extend their permission to stay in the UK under this route. This guide for Turkish Businessperson visa-holders looks at how to extend this visa, from the extension eligibility requirements and application process […]
IELTS For UKVI: English Test Guide
IELTS for UKVI is one of a number of government-approved tests that proves an applicant meets the English language requirement as part of a UK Home Office application. If you’re looking to apply for a UK visa, settlement or citizenship, you may be required under the UK’s immigration rules to prove your knowledge of the […]
Home Office Visa Types & Application Guide
If you are an overseas national looking to live in the UK, or to come to the UK for the purposes of undertaking employment or pursuing your studies, you will need a Home Office visa. You may even need a visa to visit the UK, depending on where you are from. In this guide to […]
Visa Options If You Lose Your Job in the UK
If you’re currently working in the UK in a skilled job role, either under a Skilled Worker visa or the previous Tier 2 (General) work visa, and you are facing the possibility of losing your job, you will undoubtedly want to know what visa options are available to you to be able to remain in […]