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Can I apply for a UK ancestry visa in the UK?

UK Ancestry Visa allows all the  Commonwealth citizens who are the proven  immediate descendants of UK citizens permission to live and work in the UK. You will have to make an application online and pay fees. You must ensure, you are above 17 years of age, and a commonwealth citizen and strong intention to stay in the UK for a longer period. The main benefit is that it offers a direct route to obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain and eventually a British Citizenship. Requirements are quite straightforward, your entry into the UK for this visa is based solely on family connections with the UK national. Read More - Can I apply for a UK ancestry visa in the UK?

What type of visa is an Ancestry visa?

  The UK Ancestry visa is a right to abode or British nationals(overseas) visa route. Any overseas national from a commonwealth country can route to the UK to study or work through the ancestry visa route. You can live, work or study in the UK for up to 5 years, and bring your parents or children with you as dependents. A ‘dependant’ can be called if he/she is either a visa applicant’s partner or visa applicant’s child under 18 years of age. A partner could be Someone you are in a civil partnership or marriage which is legal in the UK or someone you have been living together in a relationship for at least 2 years. The cost of a UK Ancestry visa is £516. Read More: What type of visa is an Ancestry visa?