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Am I just considered a tourist, and am I able to leave and return to the UK while on that free tourism visa?
The big problem that I see with this arrangement is that the UK considers it work -- and it is; you will literally be working for compensation -- and will not allow you to enter for that purpose ...
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Why are the British visa fees so expensive?
Results from a 2013 consultation on fees may interest you:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/fees-and-charging-immigration-and-visas-consultation
The money does go to maintain the ...
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UK citizen: how do I return to the UK with Kenyan husband and daughter?
Whether you or your daughter or your husband can settle in the UK is a complicated question. The answer(s) depend(s) on the interaction of each of your individual citizenships, and the UK's visa ...
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I paid the NHS surcharge. Am I now handled like an "ordinarily resident person"?
It appears the only difference between an ordinary resident and and someone who paid / are exempted from the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) seeking NHS services is the access to free assisted ...
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EEA Family permit no longer valid after a divorce and got a 6 months stamp on the border. Any advice on what to do next?
For people who finds themselves in the same situation, here's what happened.
I was able to send my application to Home Office to "retain rights of residence'' from within the UK and was granted for 5 ...
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"Marriage is not subsisting" - How to defend something like this?
Please note that what the immigration officers are looking for is proof of a marriage that is based on equal partnership and is genuine. While there is no definite list of documents to illustrate a ...
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Do we need photos for UK Tier 2 Dependent Visa for a 2 month old baby?
Yes, you need to submit a photo of your baby—this is the case for all UK passport and visa applications, regardless of the age of the child. You can read the guidance for photos here. The requirements ...
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The 'UK Immigration: ID Check' app takes photos of me. How are they used and what could go wrong?
According to https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-uk-immigration-id-check-app, the app will:
check that your identity document is genuine
verify that the document belongs to you
There is a ‘Photo ...
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Mentioning my partner on my UK visa as applying with me, but then she never applies
You're overthinking this.
You should answer (completely and truthfully) the questions asked in the application, but you're not required to volunteer information about matters not addressed in the ...
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UK EEA Family Permit Refusal for Lack of Communication Evidence
This looks a little fishy. According to EUN02:
When a marriage / civil partnership of convenience is suspected, the burden of proof is high and rests with the ECO.
They have use the refusal formula ...
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How do I obtain my grandparents UK birth certificate without knowing their birthdates
Citizens Advice outlines the different methods and notes that, when you're unsure of the dates, you have the option of sending the request on paper via the post (emphasis mine).
You can get a ...
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Moving to UK under Tier 2 General Visa – Can I switch employers easily?
In the UK, it is not a crime to quit your job. If you do not honor your contract (i.e., notice period), you can be responsible for "damages". Your employment rights are governed by UK and EU labor ...
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Can my Non-EEA civil partner move to UK with me? What do we need?
Your partner can apply for an EEA family permit. It's not necessary, however, because your partner, being a Brazilian citizen, is eligible to enter the UK without a visa.
The advantage of the EEA ...
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UK Tier 2 visa after rejection of fiancée visa
You have been refused for a fiance visa, we don't know why. You now want to apply for a Tier 2 Inter-company Transfer (T2 ICT). And your question is...
What should I do?
A T2 ICT is laid out such ...
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EEA Family permit no longer valid after a divorce and got a 6 months stamp on the border. Any advice on what to do next?
on www.gov.uk/
Visas when you separate or divorce
1. Tell the Home Office
You must tell the Home Office when you divorce or separate from your
partner if your visa is based on your ...
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I made a mistake in choosing the type of visa I applied to and it causes to the risk of being banned from the UK
You initially posted in Travel wanting to know the options available to you. You were referred to Expats (here) because among the options available to you are the EEA/EU and UK family formation/family ...
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Can I pay visa fees directly
Yes I called tlscontact Tunisia they confirmed that I can pay just the visa fee in cash but IHS should be paid online
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UK citizen living in EU returning to U.K. With spouse
Your son doesn't need a visa, of course. His wife can use an EEA family permit if they'll be moving before Brexit. Otherwise, she'll probably need a regular family visa, which she can use anyway, ...
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Would my infant daughter born in UK need a TB screening test to return to UK?
Although your little one was born in the UK, she may not be considered a returning resident, was about 2 months old when she left and has been in Pakistan for the last 8 months. Pakistan is among ...
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Living in the UK as US spouse of pre settled EU citizen - which of the various visa options is right for me
To enter the UK, you do not need any specific document, because you are from a "visa free" country. (If you were from a country whose citizens need visas for short visits, you would need a settlement ...
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Traveling to Europe on UK biometric resident permit (BRP)
No, since an Indian citizen needs a Schengen Visa to enter the Schengen Area, you are still required to get a visa.
Only residence permits of a Schengen country can be used as a visa replacement when ...
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EEA Brexit wife of British national
Unfortunately for you, the conditions under which you can enter the UK are now the same as they would be if you resided with your British citizen family anywhere else in the world. In other words, ...
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Why the question "Has UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) agreed to certify your maintainance?"
While I have no further information on why this was asked, I can at least provide an update on the situation.
Eventually, we decided to submit the visa application with answering No on this question. ...
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Is a UK FLR (M) Extension Visa added to the existing time, or started from now?
The 2nd FLR leg runs from the decision date, so you keep the current visa active until 28 days before it expires. You will 'waste time' anyway because the decisions are not instantaneous. It can take ...
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EEA Family permit no longer valid after a divorce and got a 6 months stamp on the border. Any advice on what to do next?
The correct uk.gov page for your case is Apply for a UK residence card, where, under Eligibility, it notes the circumstances entitling one to a retained right of residence.
Retained rights of ...
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What happens if I have two visas?
Germany and the UK are separate countries with separate immigration systems (despite the fact that they are both EU countries). If Germany approves your blue card application then you simply will not ...
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Tier 2 visa refusal
Step 1: Stop making applications. You risk attracting serious refusals that will not look good in your application history. At least for short-term visa this may lead to a worst case of a ban.
Step 2:...
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When UKBA say exchange rate for savings of £62500 has to match the amount in £ on the date of the application...what does it mean?
Under the Immigration Rules, in order to qualify for any family settlement visa (spouse, fiance, family dependent etc.), you must meet the financial requirements – by earning above the Income ...
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Which visa should my aunt send for me to live in UK?
Sorry but there is no suitable visa that matches what you have asked for. The visa that might suit you is for study. Once you have completed your studies you may then be able to apply for a new visa ...
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UK long-term (2 or 5 yr) visitor visa chances for business, 6months visa already there
6 months seems a long time for a business visit. As a general rule the business visitor should conduct the actual work in their home country and only visit the UK for meetings. From the UK government ...
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