Questions tagged [uk-visa]
uk-visa tag should be used with questions concerning visas of various types for visiting the United Kingdom (the island of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and several other islands in the region).
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UK Spouse Visa - Both partners working overseas
I am married to a British citizen. My spouse moved to my home country (non-EU) after our marriage. I have been employed in my country for the last 10 years, and my spouse has also established ...
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Working in United Kingdom after 1 year of post Graduate Study Possible for Asian country students
I am an Indian, and I am planning to apply for a British university course.
Will I get the opportunity to get work after that because I will rely mostly on loans from the home country. In order to pay ...
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Correcting wrong photo in old granted UK tourist visa
I'm applying for a new visa to the UK. Previously, I've had two visas to the UK granted, and have never had a visa application rejected.
8.5 Years Ago...
My first visa, issued roughly 8.5 years ago, ...
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When will my passport come?
I submitted my documents to the Home Office on 29/04/2019. They sent the letter also for work permission but does anyone know after how many days I will get my passport back? I have submitted for ...
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Addition of evidence for a fiance visa
When we made the visa application we could not submit an English test. This was because we live on north Cyprus and the tests are held only once every six months. We explained this in the visa and ...
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Tier 1 Investor Visa UK on a suspended sentence
What are the chances for an individual who committed a white-collar (Financial Fraud) crime and was offered settlement to get an investor visa (Tier 1) for the UK?
The settlement is almost fully (90%)...
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UK Visa : Maintenance requirement of Family member of a Tier 2 Migrant
Me and my wife (both India citizen) are planning to migrate to Belfast. I will be migrating under tire 2 skilled migration Visa, the employer in Belfast will provide me the required sponsorship ...
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UK Tier 4 student visa for Erasmus Mundus Scholarship receivers - scholarship amount is enough to show sufficient funding
I am a citizen of Tajikistan, currently finishing my undergraduate degree in Istanbul, Turkey.
I was accepted into the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship for 1 year in England/ Birmingham and 1 year in Italy....
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Uk Residence permit for a non-EEA and what documents to submit
I'm from Africa but married to an EEA who lives and works in the UK. I'm about to apply for a residence card as I'm currently in the UK with him on an EEA family permit visa. I would like to know If I ...
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Misrepresentation UK Spouse Visa
sponsored my 'husband' for a spouse visa but found out he's already married in the USA. His legal wife notified HO. I knew he was in a relationship but not that he was married. I married him in the ...
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Difference in name in degree certificate and passport Uk tier 2
in all of my academic certificates my surname has been abbreviated (only the initial as been used), where as my passport contains my Name and surname in full.
Ex:
Academic documents
FirstName L
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VFS Global: GWF Reference Number not recognized?
I'm applying for UK fiance visa, have booked appointment on visa4uk website but can't seem to register with VFS Global online using my GWF number. Instead, they generate an 11 digit number that starts ...
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UK TIer 2 visa refusal reasons
I had recently made a visa application which was rejected stating that I had not provided a english language certificate from UK NARIC. I have been assigned points in all other categories (Attributes ...
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UK tier 2 visa - Unfair treatment of applications
I was recently refused a UK tier 2 (General) category visa because I had forgot to send a english language proof certificate with my application.
I completely understand the reasons for refusal. ...
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UK Ancestry visa - what is 'UK Sponsor' that dependents have to supply?
I applying for a UK Ancestry visa and my wife is also applying. The official immigration channel has advised us to apply for the following visas:
Main applicant
Reason for visit- Work
Visa type: Non-...
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What is the valid document for expired BRP?
What is the valid document to have when we apply for new BRP?
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UK Ancestry Visa - which application type for dependents (wife) [duplicate]
I'm struggling to understand which application form to select for the dependent of a UK Ancestry Visa applicant? I am the UK Ancestry Visa applicant and am applying with my wife as a dependent at the ...
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UK Fiance visa: Do I need a Property Inspection Report?
Here is a list of things my fiance and I have as proof of Accommodation for his apartment that he owns and lives in:
Title deed
Council tax bill (stating he's the only one who lives there)
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UK visa application withdrawal and reapplying
Do any one of you have experience withdrawing an UK Tier 2 visa application? If so I have some questions.
Does it affect the chances of getting a visa when you reapply?
When reapplying should you ...
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Renew Spousal Visa UK
just over two years ago, I, a British citizen married and successfully applied for a spousal visa for my Mexican wife. According to her biometic card, (residence permit - leave to remain) it will ...
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UK Fiance visa: Does my American Master's degree need to be recognized by UK NARIC?
I am applying for the Fiance visa in the UK and I need to prove my knowledge of English. I'm originally from Brazil which means my native language is Portuguese, however, I have a MFA degree from an ...
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EEA UK family permit for partner, I am an EU and UK citizen
I was born in the UK, I have a British passport and a passport from another EU nation.
My partner(non-EU national) is currently here on a family visa which is up for renewal in August. This is a very ...
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Can I qualify as a returning resident
I was previously a UK permanent resident, however I was outside of the UK for more than 2 years and hence have to apply as a returning resident to come to UK.
My two minor children are UK citizens ...
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Intended day of arrival after course start date - UK Tier 4 General Student
I am from Mexico and I have received a scholarship to start a PhD in the UK on 15 March. I have applied for a Tier 4 visa and my biometrics were taken two days ago (20 February). When I filled my ...
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Meeting required income for a UK unmarried partner visa while living outside the UK [duplicate]
I'm a UK citizen. I have been living with my partner in her home country for a few years now. I'd like to go back to the UK to study, so we're looking at getting her an unmarried partner visa to come ...
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Contract Role or Tier 2 in United Kingdom - UK - Which is easier?
I am a Non-EU experienced Software Engineer, and I am planning to move to London for work. I do know that my two options are either Tier 2 or contract roles.
For Tier 2: I am a Mid-Senior Software ...
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Apply for new ICT visa and cancel Tier 2 General visa
I have already got UK Tier 2 General visa am currently based in India. However on handing over my notice my company (in India) has agreed to send me via UK ICT Long term visa.
Please let me know the ...
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Whether I will be allowed to enter Europe with year long Schengen Visa when my UK brp is expiring in 50 days
I am an Indian working on Tier 2 Visa in UK, my BRP is valid till 26th April,2019
I have Schengen Visa which is valid till Dec,2019 and I got this Visa in London itself.
I am planning for a trip to ...
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Visa for Child born in the UK to parents on Tier 2 (General) Visa [duplicate]
I came to the UK on Tier 2(General) Visa on 26 April 2014. My wife and Daughter came along with me on Tier 2 (Dependant) Visa. Initial visa was valid until 31 January 2016. In December 2015, I have ...
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UK Ancestry Visa, Dependents application [duplicate]
I have applied for the 'UK Ancestry Visa' and it has been granted. However, for my husband we have had a complete nightmare. We have used an agent and the visa category and type used are :non points-...
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Can I reuse the certificate of sponsorship after Tier 2 general visa refusal if the COS status is still “assigned”?
I made an application for UK Tier 2 general visa as I had a valid CoS and other documents as well. I failed to provide UK NARIC report for proof of English language. So, the decision was refusal for ...
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(UK - Tier 2 visa) I am a tier 2 visa holder and was overseas (out of UK) when I was dismissed from my job. I am still overseas, can I return to UK?
I am a Tier 2 visa holder employed by a large accounting firm in London, UK.
I was dismissed from my job 2 weeks ago whilst out out of the UK (was overseas). I left the UK on 31 Nov 18, was ...
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EEA family permit for UK
I am Chinese. My husband is Irish. We are living together in China. When I apply for the EEA family permit. Do we need to provide any financial support documents ?
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Explaining My Work Permit in TRNC for UK Visa
I am citizen of Turkey but moved to Northern Cyprus 7 months ago.
I am going to apply for 2-years visitor visa for the UK on February,2019 to sit a medical exam. When i was in Turkey, i had my 6-...
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Can I marry non-EU Citizen as EU-citizen in the UK?
I am Eu citizen working in UK and would like to marry a girl non-Eu living in Indonesia. Is it possible for her to come in the UK and marry here and then stay in the UK.
What documents we need and ...
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Tourist visa for baby born in the UK? (TIER2 parents)
My wife and I are under the TIER2 visa and we had a baby recently. First, we got her passport issued and a few weeks ago, we've applied for the dependent visa, that hasn't been yet issued (the ...
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UK citizen: how do I return to the UK with Kenyan husband and daughter?
My family and I are British citizens. We moved to Kenya in 2011 for a change of atmosphere and new environment from our busy life in London. A few years on and in 2016, I got married to a Kenyan ...
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Would my infant daughter born in UK need a TB screening test to return to UK?
My daughter was born in UK in Fenruary 2018. She left UK on 25 April 2018 with her mother to go back home to Pakistan. I am now applying for her visa to join me in March 2019. Would she need to get ...
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EEA family permit form - how to answer when/where did you first meet if we met online?
On the EEA family permit form it asks:
When did you first meet X?
Where did you first meet X?
I don't understand what to answer here because we first met online on the internet. Or do we have to ...
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UK visa for non-EEA child of British mother
My wife and I are living in Brazil and intend to immigrate to the UK. We are trying to figure out what is the best way to obtain a visa for our child so she can move with the family.
My wife is a ...
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What is the best time-interval to send follow-up email to a prospective employer in UK?
I have been offered a job in UK by a company which is in the process of acquiring a sponsorship license right now. So I would be able to get a tier 2 visa and work there.
I understand that the ...
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How to correct a mistake made on EEA FP already submitted application
I made a mistake on the application form. I forgot to write my husband's National Insurance number which he has never used to work in the UK. He only applied for it earlier this year. I have already ...
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Do we need photos for UK Tier 2 Dependent Visa for a 2 month old baby?
While I am in the UK on Tier-2 General Visa I gave birth to a baby. As I am planning to travel to India, I need to apply a Visa for my baby.
I have filled in the application form. The only documents ...
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BRP for change of name and passport still with maiden name
I need to change my Biometric residence Permit (BRP) to my married name, however my passport with my maiden name is still valid (I renewed only last year). Can I apply for the change of name in the ...
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EEA FP cover letter. Final touch down before submission
Below is the cover letter my husband drafted for the EEA FP. Please, I need advice on what to add or change.
Datexxx
Dear Entry Clearance Officer
Declaration by the EEA National that ...
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What documents are required for the EEA family permit?
I am a newbie here. My husband, an EU national (Italian), and I, non-EU (Nigerian) are planning to move to the UK from Italy, with our children (EU nationals). We have been married for 8 years, since ...
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Suspended license impact on UK visa already granted
My driver's licence was suspended for 3 months in Australia after accruing more than 12 points for various minor speeding offences.
My UK visa has already been approved and processed, in which I ...
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My UK Tier 2 visa was refused, the visa office states I did not send a letter from UK NARIC, but I did. What should I do?
I had submitted an application for a Tier 2 visa on August 24th 2018.
On September 12th, I got an email from the UK decision centre, asking me to submit within 10 working days a letter from UK NARIC ...
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IHS payment problem
Yesterday I submitted my online application and booked my biometrics appointment. I then paid my IHS fee online via PayPal. They (PayPal) sent me an email of payment confirmation but the black ...
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How to stay in the UK after the exchange program?
I'm going as a university exchange student to the UK (to Bradford University) for 6 months. The program I'm participating is the Erasmus+. The visa I'm applying for is a short-term student visa.
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