Telephone: 08707 602 641 Fax: 08707 602 476 Email: info@globalimmigrationsolutions.co.uk
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Advice and representation on all aspects of UK immigration and nationality law Telephone: 08707 602 641 Fax: 08707 602 476 Email: info@globalimmigrationsolutions.co.uk |
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Hiltongrove Business Centre Hatherley Mews London E17 4QP Telephone: 08707 602 641 FACT SHEETS |
Entry ClearanceUK immigration and nationality law is extremely complex, with Immigration Rules which are amended on average five or six times a year, and new laws being passed every year or two. Though the UK authorities issue guidance notes on many topics, making an application to come to the UK, or to remain here, is by no means straightforward. The UK authorities categorise everyone seeking to enter the UK as either 'visa nationals' or 'non-visa nationals'. Visa nationals are people who, because of their nationality, have to apply for a visa (entry clearance) before travelling to the UK, and who will be refused entry to the country if they do not have the correct documentation. As the UK government fines carriers who arrive in the UK with passengers who do not have correct documentation, visa nationals may well not be allowed onto their flight if they do not hold a valid UK visa, even if they have paid for their tickets. Everyone who is not a visa national is a non-visa national. Non-visa nationals do not in general need a visa if they are coming to the UK for less than six months. It is usually easier for a non-visa national to be granted entry to the UK than for a visa national. Applying for a visaVisa applications must be made to the British Embassy or High Commission in your country of normal residence. Applications must be made on the correct form, and must be accompanied by the correct fees, otherwise they will not be accepted as valid. There are currently six different visa application forms. Applications must be accompanied by supporting documents to show the reason why you are seeking entry to the UK, how long you intend to stay, and that you have sufficient funds to be able to maintain yourself without needing to work (unless you are coming to the UK in a category which allows you to do so) or needing financial assistance from the UK authorities. Unless you are applying to come to the UK in a category that leads to 'settlement', the Entry Clearance Officer who processes your application will also need to be convinced that you intend to leave the UK at the end of your stay. In deciding your application, the Entry Clearance Officer will rely on the laws passed by the UK parliament, as well as policies and procedures operated by the Home Office, the branch of the government with responsibility for immigration. FeesThere is a fee for all visa applications except those under European law or by diplomats being sent on official business. The fees, which are subject to change, are currently £63 for a six month visit visa, £99 for a student application, £200 for longer term visas, and £500 for visas for 'settlement' categories. If your visa is refusedIf you are refused a visa you will be given the reasons for the refusal in writing. You will also be given an appeal form if you have a right to appeal against the refusal - not all categories of visas have a right of appeal. If you are refused a visa you can always apply again, but for your application to be successful you must address the points made by the Entry Clearance Officer in your refusal letter.
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