Visa Wizard
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We can advise you on your options to gain UK Entry Clearance with our Advice Package
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There are many reasons for coming to the UK, to visit family or friends, as a tourist, to work or study, or to join family here. If you are intending to enter the country under the UK Immigration Rules, you will need to apply for Entry Clearance to travel.
For all applications which require UK Entry Clearance, you will need to make an application to UKVI before you make plans to travel. This will be established at a British Embassy or High Commission in your country of residence.
The lawyers at IAS have experience in offering UK Entry Clearance support for all kinds of Entry Clearance applications. Our dedicated team will take instructions on your situation and advise you on the right type of Entry Clearance application for you.
Please see below for more information on the types of UK Entry Visas you can apply for to enter the country. Or, make an inquiry online or using +1844 290 6312 to speak to an expert immigration lawyer.
Visas are for people known as ‘visa nationals’ who come from countries known as ‘visa national countries’.
There is a long list of visa national countries under Appendix A of the Immigration Rules. There are many different categories of UK Entry Visa. Some of these include:
Many visas also fall under the Five-tier Points Based System (Tier 1 to Tier 5) which is the central element of UK visa operations.
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An Entry Certificate is for people who are non-visa nationals. They are nationals of specific countries which are non-visa nationals. Some non-visa national countries include the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
An EEA Family Permit is for family members of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss nationals in the UK.
An exempt vignette is for people such as diplomats who are exempt from the requirements of the Immigration Act 1971.
A visa will not be required if you have a passport issued by the UK, another EEA member state or Switzerland. If you are a visa national you will need a visa for all journeys to the UK. If you are a non-visa national you:
If you are a non-EEA national who is simply in transit through the UK on your journey to another country, you may not need a visa. If you arrive and depart without going through immigration control, also known as transit airside, you will not need a visa.
If you pass through immigration control and transit landside for less than 24 hours, you may also not be required to have a visa. If you remain for 48 hours or above, you will need a Visitor In-Transit Visa unless you are a non-visa national or hold a UK-issued travel document.
The team at IAS are here to help with all kinds of applications for UK Entry Clearance. We can also resolve any issues from a refusal to enter the country.
We understand that applying for a UK Entry Visa can be a difficult and stressful experience. Our lawyers will guide you through each step of the process to make it as simple as possible.
One of our lawyers will work with you to:
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