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Longer explanations of UK visa routes and the questions our clients ask most.
Latest guides
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Dual nationality and British citizenship: when your home country will not let you keep both passports
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Declaring a previous visa refusal on a UK application: ETA refusals, other countries and withdrawn applications
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Overstaying a UK visa: how short overstays are treated and what they mean for future applications
More guides and articles
TB tests for UK visas: who needs one, how to book and how to avoid delays
A step-by-step guide to the tuberculosis test certificate for UK visa applicants: who must have one, how to find an approved clinic, and the mistakes...
Priority and super priority visa services: what they offer and when to use them
Priority and super priority services can speed up a Home Office decision for a fee, but they do not change the rules or the evidence needed. This guid...
Disclosing convictions, cautions and refusals in a UK visa application
A step-by-step guide to what the Home Office asks about convictions, cautions and previous refusals, how suitability refusals work, and what to do if...
Overstaying and UK re-entry bans: how long they last and how to apply again
A plain-English guide to how past overstaying, breaches of conditions and deception affect new UK applications, how long re-entry bans last and what e...
Earned settlement: what the ILR changes mean and what to do now
The Home Secretary has set out new rules for indefinite leave to remain. This guide explains why, who is affected and what to do while the details are...
Life in the UK Test: a step-by-step guide for ILR and citizenship applicants
Who must take the Life in the UK Test, how to book it, what to bring, and how to avoid common mistakes before you apply for settlement or British citi...
Immigration Health Surcharge: who pays, exemptions, payment and refunds
A step-by-step guide to the Immigration Health Surcharge: how much it costs, who is exempt, how to pay it in your application, and when you can get a...
The ILR 180-Day Absence Rule: How It Really Works and What Happens If You Go Over
The 180-day absence rule means that for most routes to indefinite leave to remain (ILR), you must not spend more than 180 days outside the UK in any r...
Beyond Bank Statements: How to Prove Your Relationship Is Genuine for a UK Spouse Visa
To prove a genuine relationship for a UK spouse visa, show a consistent story over time: how you met, how you stay in touch, the time you have spent t...
Self-Sponsorship vs the Innovator Founder Visa: How to Choose the Right Route for Your UK Business
Self-sponsorship and the Innovator Founder visa serve different types of UK business. Self-sponsorship uses the Skilled Worker route: your genuine UK...
What Happens If a Sponsor Licence Is Suspended: A Step by Step Guide
When the Home Office suspends a sponsor licence, the employer cannot assign new Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), and visa applications relying on pr...
Spouse visa refusals: how solicitors build stronger reapplications or appeals
A spouse visa refusal does not necessarily end your plans, but the best response depends on the decision. Missing financial or relationship documents...
