HOW TO APPLY FOR A VISA TO THE UNITED KINGDOM (UK)

This content will guide you on how to

1. opt for a visa (choosing your Visa)

Firstly, we will tackle on how to choose a visa. You might need a visa to enter the United Kingdom (UK) to work, study or visit.

There are variety of visas depending on

1.how long you want to stay.

2.where you come from.

3. Reason for going to the United Kingdom (UK).

4. Personal situation and expertise.

Note: you must  check if you need a visa or not before you enter the United Kingdom (UK).

This is because some countries do not need a before entering the United Kingdom (UK).

Also, before you travel your application must be approved. Irish citizen does not need visas before entering the United Kingdom.

If you’re from EU (European union), Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, you may be able to apply to the free EU settlement scheme if you or your family members begun living in the United Kingdom (UK) by 31^st June 2021, for most people

Check if you can still apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.

Nevertheless, if you want to visit the United Kingdom (UK), you must apply for a  Standard Visitor visa to visit the United Kingdom (UK) for up to 6months. You may go to the United Kingdom (UK),

1. For a holiday or to see family and friends.
2. For a business trip
3. To do a short course of study.

Note: you must apply for a Marriage Visitor visa if you want to visit the United Kingdom (UK) to get married or register a civil partnership. You cannot work in the United Kingdom (UK) if you have a visitor visa. Furth more, if you’re travelling through the United Kingdom (UK), you might need a visa if you’re travelling through the as a passage way to another country for instance if you a stopover between flights.

apply for a visa to travel through the United Kingdom (UK).

Moreover, if you want to study in the United Kingdom (UK), your course length, type and place of study affect which visa to apply for. For instance,

A Standard Visitor visa covers you for a short course of study that lasts no longer than 6 months.

A Short-term study visa allows you to study an English language course that is over 6 months and up to 11 months.

A Student visa is usually for a longer course. You must have sponsorship from a licensed college or tertiary institution and have a confirmed place. On this visa, you may be allowed to do some work.

A  Child Student visa is for kids ranging from 4 to 17 years old who want to study in an unconventional school. If you’re 16 and over you’re allowed to do some work on this visa.

In addition, with a work visa, you can work on a short or long-term basis in United Kingdom (UK). There are many types of work visa.

The visa you want might depend upon, your interests i.e. (bringing your family or friends or relatives with you.

1. Your skills and qualification
2. Job offers and sponsorship (if you have one)
3. What you have to offer i.e., sporting, charitable work or religious work. If you want to start a business, you will need a Start-up visa or a Innovator Founder visa.
4. Further, if you want to join, you’re in the United Kingdom (UK), your family member must have a British citizenship in that way, you can apply for a family visa. They may need to show that they can support you financially.

If you want to get more details on how to prepare your visa application click on the link below.

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