UK Visas and British Citizenship

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  So, you have a Graduate visa for the UK but want to continue studies. Usually (but not always) in order to extend the stay in the UK and eventually apply for Indefinite Leave after 10 years. Or maybe to add more time to qualify for an Unmarried Partner visa that requires a 2-year relationship.    Graduate visa does not allow to study if the course in question would qualify for a Student visa. For example, a Master degree course would qualify for a Student visa, so you need to get a Student visa approved, then commence the course.    For immigration advice,   Book online consultation here.  A call over Zoom or WhatsApp costs £150 if you prefer to talk to a lawyer. An email consultation costs only £120 and we provide answers by the next working day. Advice fee counts towards our future services with a visa application, so the final fee is the same, just split into 2 stages.    1st 4Immigration  is one of the...

This is a change for nationals who normally did not need a visa to come to the UK for a holiday or business trip. This includes people from Europe, Australia, Canada, USA, Malaysia, UAE, Qatar and many other countries, the Rules call them “non-visa nationals”. Whereas before it was possible to visit the UK without any visa (just get a stamp at the airport), now you would need an ETA prior to travel. It is similar to American ETA and Australian ESTA, still not a “proper” visa, but an online authorisation before travel. If the system approves – you can head to the airport. If not – you’d have to apply for a Visitor visa.   When does ETA start? Most nationals can apply from 27 November 2024; European visitors – from 5 March 2025. When eligible,  you can apply here.       Costs and timing ETA costs 10 British Pounds per person, including per each child, and takes 3 working days to be processed. In some cases, it may be possible to travel to the UK while waiting...

UK Visas and Immigration are moving UK visas online from 2025. For residents, all BRP visa cards “expire” on 31.12.2024 and will be replaced by eVisa. For visitors, it will be an ETA prior to travel or a Visitor visa, depending on nationality. We can advise on the transition to eVisa and explain how it works.    eVisa and what happens when all BRPs expire on 31.12.2024 From 2025 all UK visas will be as an eVisa. An electronic status in the UK Government system, without a physical card or stamp. All current BRPs “expire” on 31.12.2024, but it does not represent the expiry date of your status. The visa eligibility rules, and requirements towards the evidence, remain the same. If you have a BRP that expires on 31.12.2024, you can transfer to eVisa by  creating a new-generation UKVI account here.   If your visa expires before 31.12.2024 You need to make a next visa application as normal, as before eVisa. As a result, you will receive a decision and your new status will b...

Enquire now!  As an agency, we have priority access to Schengen visa appointments every week, so you can apply now and plan your travel for the next 6 months—including the Christmas 2024 and New Year holidays!   The time to apply is now – please contact us by phone 0871 472 1468 or email:  info@multitravelvisas.co.uk .Website:  https://www.multitravelvisas.co.uk/contact-us If you need a UK visa advice, we have a temporarily discounted fee for an initial consult with a lawyer. You can find our more here:  https://www.1st4immigration.com/  OISC-accredited at the highest Level 3, specialising in immigration law as the only area allowed by this specialist immigration accreditation. Our ref F200800152, in which 2008 stands for the year of accreditation.  

Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK: Settlement as a worker, partner, family member or after 10 years residence. Advice on settled and pre-settled status under EU Settlement Scheme, including how time you spent abroad could affect it. Advice on new eVisa after BRP ends in 2024.   eVisa and what happens when all BRPs expire on 31.12.2024 From 2025 all UK visas will be as an eVisa. An electronic status in the UK Government system, without a physical card or stamp. All current BRPs “expire” on 31.12.2024, but it does not represent the expiry date of your status. The visa eligibility rules, and requirements towards the evidence, remain the same. If you have  a BRP that expires on 31.12.2024,   you can transfer to eVisa now by creating a new-generation UKVI account here.   Waiting times for ILR The standard processing time by the Home Office is within 6 months. There is a fast-track service in most categories, with decision made by the next working day after the bio...

We are often asked about how time spent outside the UK affect a UK visa or eligibility for Settlement. The answer depends on your category.  If you have a work visa (Skilled worker, Ancestral etc):  There is a strict rule of maximum 180 days outside the UK in any 12 months, on a rolling basis. Similar to a Schengen rule of 90 days in 6 months. The same rule applies to dependent partners and spouses (but not to children).  If you have a visa as a Spouse/Partner of a UK citizen in the standard 5-year route:  This category doesn’t have a specific rule, other than the UK must remain your main home. As a rule of thumb, we use 6 months per year, but it is not the law. The Home Office tends to expect to see that 50% of the “visa time” has been spent in the UK. Unless there was a compassionate reason, like a medical emergency or having to care for a parent. If you spent too much time abroad during 5 years, you would have to apply for extension, rather than Indefinite Leave.  If you have a...