Updates, guidance and practical information covering visas, entry requirements and application processes.
If you are a British citizen, settled in the UK, or hold another form of long-term residence, your parents can visit you in the UK under the UK Standard Visitor Visa. This visa allows parents to visit the UK temporarily for family visits, tourism, or short stays. However, it does not grant the right to
This page has been reviewed and verified by Michael Gibbons, UK Solicitor and Regulated Immigration Advisor, to ensure accuracy under current UK immigration policy. Confirm your visa requirements via Our UK Visa Guidance. Sponsoring your mother to live or visit the United Kingdom in 2025 depends on the specific visa category she qualifies for. Generally,
The cost of a UK Parent Visa varies depending on whether you apply from outside or within the United Kingdom, the length of the visa, and whether you select standard or priority processing. Below is an overview of the fees and associated costs for 2025, based on the latest Home Office guidance. UK Parent Visa
This page has been reviewed and verified by Michael Gibbons, UK Solicitor and Regulated Immigration Advisor, to ensure accuracy under current UK immigration policy. Confirm your visa requirements via Our UK Visa Guidance. To work in the UK, most applicants use the Skilled Worker visa route (commonly referred to as a “work permit”). This article
This page has been reviewed and verified by Michael Gibbons, UK Solicitor and Regulated Immigration Advisor, to ensure accuracy under current UK immigration policy. Confirm your visa requirements via Our UK Visa Guidance. The UK Parent Visa allows eligible parents of British citizens or settled children to live in the United Kingdom to provide ongoing
The amount of time you can stay in the United Kingdom on a UK Student Visa depends on the type of course you are studying, your level of education, and whether you extend or switch your visa after completing your studies. This article explains how long you can remain in the UK on a student
Travellers transiting through the United Kingdom may need a UK Transit Visa, depending on their nationality and travel circumstances. However, the UK does not issue transit visas on arrival. All UK transit visas must be applied for in advance before you travel. This rule applies to all airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester, and ensures
Whether you can transit through the United Kingdom without a visa depends on your nationality, travel route, and final destination. Some travellers are eligible to transit airside or landside without a UK visa, while others must apply for a UK Transit Visa before travelling. Understanding these rules before you fly helps you avoid delays, missed
This page has been reviewed and verified by Michael Gibbons, UK Solicitor and Regulated Immigration Advisor, to ensure accuracy under current UK immigration policy. Confirm your visa requirements via Our UK Visa Guidance. The UK Transit Visa allows travellers to pass through the United Kingdom en route to another destination. The processing time for this
This page has been reviewed and verified by Michael Gibbons, UK Solicitor and Regulated Immigration Advisor, to ensure accuracy under current UK immigration policy. Confirm your visa requirements via Our UK Visa Guidance. The cost of a UK Transit Visa depends on whether you are applying for an airside or landside visa, your nationality, and
