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There are different ways to apply for British citizenship (or ‘naturalisation’) based on your circumstances. If you’re eligible in more than one way, you can choose which way to apply. If you’ve applied for citizenship, you’ll need permission to stay in the UK until you’re granted citizenship. Your permission needs to last until you have […]

Indefinite leave to remain is how you settle in the UK. It’s also called ‘settlement’. It gives you the right to live, work and study here for as long as you like, and apply for benefits if you’re eligible. You can use it to apply for British citizenship. There are different ways to apply for […]

Family Visa You need a family visa to live with a family member in the UK for more than 6 months. Applying from outside the UK You can apply for a family visa to live with your: spouse or partner fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner child parent relative who’ll provide long-term care for you […]

Health  and Care Worker Visa A Health and Care Worker visa allows medical professionals to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care. Eligibility Your job To qualify for a Health and Care Worker visa, you must: be a qualified […]

Skilled Worker visa A Skilled Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer. This visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa. It also allows you to work in UK waters. Eligibility Your job To qualify for a Skilled Worker visa, […]

Employees: if your visa sponsor loses their license You’ll have to leave your job and leave the UK if your employer loses their sponsor licence – unless you make a new visa application to stay in the UK. You could also be affected if: their licence is suspended they’re taken over they don’t renew their […]