Visa Options – Individuals

What we do best:

• UK Ancestry

  For Commonwealth citizens with a UK-born grandparent. This visa allows work and self-employment and can lead to settlement after 5 years.

• Judicial Review/Appeals Against Refusal Decisions

  For challenging visa refusals, including administrative and judicial reviews, and making representations following refusals.

• Applications for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) / Settlement

  ILR grants permanent residence in the UK. Eligibility depends on visa type, length of stay, and compliance with immigration rules.

• Domestic Workers in a Private Household

  For private domestic workers accompanying their employer to the UK. This route has strict eligibility and time limits.

• EU Settlement Scheme

  For EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens and their family members who were resident in the UK before 31 December 2020 applying for settled or pre-settled status.

• Family Settlement

  For spouses, partners, children, and other family members of UK residents.

• Graduate

  For international students who have completed a UK degree. Allows work for up to 2 or 3 years without sponsorship.

• Global Talent

  For individuals recognised as leaders or emerging leaders in fields such as arts, culture, academia, and digital technology. No sponsorship or job offer required and can lead to settlement.

• High Potential Individual (HPI)

  For graduates from top global universities. Offers flexibility to work or look for work in the UK without sponsorship.

• Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BN(O))

  For British Nationals (Overseas) from Hong Kong and their families. Offers a pathway to settlement and citizenship.

• International Sportsperson

  For elite athletes and coaches endorsed by a UK sporting governing body. Can lead to settlement depending on contract length.

• Investor (Extensions & Settlement Only)

  While new applications are closed, existing investor visa holders may apply for extensions or settlement under legacy rules.

• Long Residence Settlement

  For individuals looking to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after having lawfully lived in the UK for a continuous period.

• Nationality (British Citizenship)

  For those eligible to naturalise or register as British citizens. Requirements vary based on residence, immigration status, and personal circumstances.

• Returning Resident

  For individuals who previously held Indefinite Leave to Remain and wish to return to the UK after an extended absence.

• Student & Child Student

  For individuals undertaking full-time education in the UK. Includes specific provisions for child students under 18 and dependants.

• Youth Mobility Scheme

  For young people aged 18-35 from eligible countries to live and work in the UK for up to two years. Annual quotas and nationality-specific rules apply.

• Innovator Founder

  For entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas, this visa allows them to establish a UK business with endorsement from an approved body.

• Immigration Options for the Arts

  Includes Global Talent (Arts & Culture, Film & TV), Skilled Worker, Creative Worker, and Permitted Paid Engagement routes. Designed for artists, performers, and creatives engaging in UK-based work.