Multi Travel Visas

We are often asked what happens once a migrant is in the UK, how they could get a National Insurance number or how paying IHS affects using the NHS. Here is some useful info! 1. National Insurance number (NI number or NINO) is like a social security number, used for taxes and many other things. You could usually apply for it when you have a job offer....

National Insurance, IHS, NHS and they all work together – UK visa useful info We are often asked what happens once a migrant is in the UK, how they could get a National Insurance number or how paying IHS affects using the NHS. Here is some useful info!  1. Nat…

Most UK visas say “No public funds”, but the National Health Service (NHS) is not public funds, and the migrants can use it. It is free at the point of use, such as when you come to a see a doctor. Of course, it is not really “free”, as most visa applicants pay Immigration Health Charge (IHS). Although not all have to pay IHS....

What is “no public funds” on UK visas? Does it include the NHS? Most UK visas say “No public funds”, but the National Health Service (NHS) is not public funds, and the migrants can use it. It is free at the point of use, such as when you come to a see a doctor.…

We started this company 15 years ago after our own experience. Our OISC registration number is F200800152, where 2008 stands for the year of accreditation. Now we are #1 experts in the 5 and 10-year routes and advise on Financial Requirement. Especially complicated situations, multiple sources of income, self-employment, returning to the UK without a job offer , and many other issues. ...

UK FAMILY VISAS: APPLY, EXTEND OR SWITCH AS A PARTNER OR SPOUSE We started this company 15 years ago after our own experience. Our OISC registration number is F200800152, where 2008 stands for the year of accreditation. Now we are #1 experts in the 5 and 10-yea…

Normally, you could prove your UK visa status by generating a code and sharing it with employers or landlords. However, this may not work if you have a pending application and are still waiting for a visa. Or if you have an appeal. Your code would still show the old visa expiry date. When you make a new application in time (before the old visa expired), your status automatic extends by law until the decision....

Prove your UK status if you have a pending application or appeal (and share code doesn’t work) Normally, you could prove your UK visa status by generating a code and sharing it with employers or landlords. However, this may not work if you have a pending application and are still waiting for…

If you have a BRP visa card that expires on 31.12.2024, you can now create a UKVI account and transition to eVisa. From 2025 there will be no physical cards or visa stamps, only online status from Government system. You can create a UKVI account here: If you need help, follow this video: When you have your eVisa ready, you can prove your immigration status for work and renting, by creating and sharing a code from here: …...

UK EVISA: APPLY NOW IF YOUR BRP EXPIRES 31.12.2024 If you have a BRP visa card that expires on 31.12.2024, you can now create a UKVI account and transition to eVisa. From 2025 there will be no physical cards or visa stamps, only online status from …

f you have a BRP card that expires on 31.12.2024, you can now create a UKVI account and transition to eVisa. From 2025 there will be no physical cards or visa stamps, only online status from Government system. You can create a UKVI account here: If you need help, follow this video: When you have your eVisa ready, you can prove your immigration status for work and renting, by creating and sharing a code from here: …...

uk eVisa: Apply now if your BRP expires 31.12.2024 f you have a BRP card that expires on 31.12.2024, you can now create a UKVI account and transition to eVisa. From 2025 there will be no physical cards or visa stamps, only online status from Govern…

Enquire now! We have sooner Schengen appointments as an agency. You can apply now with the travel dates during next 6 months. Your Schengen visa normally starts from the travel date, so it could be for 6 months from then. The time to apply is now - please contact us by phone 0871 472 1468 or email:[email protected]:...

Fast Schengen Visa. Apply now, travel in the next 6 months! Enquire now! We have sooner Schengen appointments as an agency. You can apply now with the travel dates during next 6 months. Your Schengen visa normally starts from the travel date, so it could be…

Here we cover the rules on combining various income sources when meeting the Financial Requirement for a UK Spouse, Partner and a Fiancee visa. There are rules on everything, so there are rules on that. For example, savings can be combined with the current employment (known as Category A) but not with the past employment (Category B). Self-employment can be combined with everything except savings....

How to combine income sources for UK Partner visa? Here we cover the rules on combining various income sources when meeting the Financial Requirement for a UK Spouse, Partner and a Fiancee visa. There are rules on everything, so there are rules on …

Dual nationality for German citizens is now allowed, thanks to the recent changes in the German law. In our case, a German citizen can now apply to become a British citizen while retaining their German passport. Contact us now to make it happen! Apply for British citizenship now. 1st 4Immigration is one of the most experienced UK immigration law companies, OISC – accredited at the highest Level 3....

Dual British and German citizenship now possible! Dual nationality for German citizens is now allowed, thanks to the recent changes in the German law. In our case, a German citizen can now apply to become a British citizen while retaining their Ge…

This post relates to the rules for a UK Spouse Partner and a Fiancée visa. It is for partners of UK citizens, of those with ILR, and of those with a pre-settled status in the UK. #1 Most common - submitting “everything I have’. Payslips, a tax return, some savings plus a property deed for a good measure. Surely, should work?...

5 common mistakes when meeting Financial Requirement for UK visa This post relates to the rules for a UK Spouse Partner and a Fiancée visa. It is for partners of UK citizens, of those with ILR, and of those with a pre-settled status in the UK.  #1 Most comm…

Children born to EU citizens after Brexit (born outside the UK): A child born from 2021 onwards to a person with a settled or pre-settled status in the UK, what is the child’s status? It depends on the parents’ status. If both parents have an EUSS status (settled or pre-settled), the child could also apply under EUSS. Would start from a pre-settled status and would get a settled status after 5 years in the UK....

UK immigration status of children born after Brexit Children born to EU citizens after Brexit (born outside the UK): A child born from 2021 onwards to a person with a settled or pre-settled status in the UK, what is the child’s status? It depends on…

UK Spouse and Partner visas: how is Financial Requirement changing? From 11 April 2024 the income threshold has been increased from £18,600 to £29,000 per year. Savings amount has been increased to £88,500. And we used to think the old amount of £62,500 was high! It has never been £16,000, as some pages on Government website say (confusingly). There were plans to further rises to £34,500 later in 2024, and eventually to £38,700 in early 2025....

UK Spouse visa – apply now before income increase to £38,700 UK Spouse and Partner visas: how is Financial Requirement changing? From 11 April 2024 the income threshold has been increased from £18,600 to £29,000 per year. Savings amount has been increased to…

When we prepare a Spouse or Partner visa application for our clients, we start the application form here: If you scroll down the page, you'll see: Outside the UK You must apply online from outside the UK. In the UK You must apply online in the UK. Choose accordingly and follow the screens. To remind it is for partners and spouses of British citizens....

where to find uk spouse visa application form When we prepare a Spouse or Partner visa application for our clients, we start the application form here: If you scroll down the page, you’ll see: Outside the UK You must apply online fr…

The UK Government has been using similar thresholds for different categories because they (deliberately) mix the term “dependants”. The overall “look” now is that it is harder to come to work or join a partner in the UK. Details, however, are different. Salary £38,700 per year: Applies to those sponsored on a work visa, called Skilled Worker, from 4 April 2024....

UK visas: when do I need income £29,000 and £38,700? The UK Government has been using similar thresholds for different categories because they (deliberately) mix the term “dependants”. The overall “look” now is that it is harder to come to work or jo…

Enquire now! We have sooner Schengen appointments as an agency. You can apply now with the travel dates during next 6 months. It covers summer 2024, August bank holiday, October half-term and even Christmas 2024! The time to apply is now - please contact us by phone 0871 472 1468 or email: [email protected]. Website: If you need a UK visa advice, we have a temporarily discounted fee for an initial consult with a lawyer....

Schengen visa, sooner appointments! Apply now, travel next 6 months. Enquire now! We have sooner Schengen appointments as an agency. You can apply now with the travel dates during next 6 months. It covers summer 2024, August bank holiday, October half-term and even …

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We have already covered when to use the old and new salaries for a Skilled Worker visa in a post here. Then we covered how to use a blanker minimum (such as £38,700) and the going rate together here. Now we consider when a lower salary can be offered. Firstly, you can use the same logic to determine whether to use the old or new rules, before or after 4 April 2024....

UK Work visa: how to determine when a lower salary applies? We have already covered when to use the old and new salaries for a Skilled Worker visa in a post here. Then we covered how to use a blanker minimum (such as £38,700) and the going rate togethe…

In the earlier post here, we covered how to determine a salary for a Skilled Worker visa, using the blanket minimum (like £38,700) and the going rate. However, you also need to use what blanket minimum applies, £38,700 or £29,000. In other words, should you use the Rules before or after 4 April 2024? The short answer: those who already had a Skilled Worker visa under the Rules in place before 4 April 2024, can continue under the old rules....

UK Work visa: how to determine whether old or new salaries apply? £38,700 or £29,000 or what? In the earlier post here, we covered how to determine a salary for a Skilled Worker visa, using the blanket minimum (like £38,700) and the going rate. However, you also need to use what blanket min…

From 4 April 2024, the minimum salary is £38,700 per year. It is, still, however, subject to the going rate. What is a going rate and how to use it together with the blanket minimum of £38,700? The going rates can be found in the Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations You’ll see each code has a going rate. The figure you need is “per hour”....

UK Work visa: how to count the salary, how to use going rate From 4 April 2024, the minimum salary is £38,700 per year. It is, still, however, subject to the going rate. What is a going rate and how to use it together with the blanket minimum of £38,700? The…

The answer is Yes or No, depending on when the main visa was issued. If the main care worker migrant's visa was issued under the Rules in place before 11 March 2024, they can still bring dependants now. If the main migrant's work visa was issued under the Rules in place from 11 March 2024 onwards, they cannot bring dependants. The date, before or after 11 March 2024, is not the date when the visa was issued....

Can a care worker bring family to the UK? The answer is Yes or No, depending on when the main visa was issued. If the main care worker migrant’s visa was issued under the Rules in place before 11 March 2024, they can still bring depe…

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) It is going to be for nationals who usually do not need a Visitor/tourist visa to come to the UK. We call them non-visa nationals, such as Europeans, Americans, Malaysians etc. It will be a similar thing to US ESTA. ETA is an electronic form with some questions, submitted to the UK authorities prior to travel. It is not the same as a Visitor visa application, there is still no need to provide bank statements, evidence of income or invitation from the receiving party....

UK is moving visa-free travel to ETA Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) It is going to be for nationals who usually do not need a Visitor/tourist visa to come to the UK. We call them non-visa nationals, such as Europeans, Americans…

Who is exempt from the £29,000 threshold? If the British/settled partner is receiving some specified disability benefits, then the couple need to meet the lower threshold of Adequate Maintenance. For this purpose, we can use the amount of benefits, employment income and savings. If you are not exempt and cannot meet the threshold: In either a Partner or a Parent category, there is a 10-year route....

UK visa: what if I cannot meet the Financial Requirement? Who is exempt from the £29,000 threshold? If the British/settled partner is receiving some specified disability benefits, then the couple need to meet the lower threshold of Adequate Maintenance. F…

All official Government fees for UK visas can be found on the Home Office official gov . uk portal, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Fees and Forms. From the main page go to Visas and immigration operational guidance, then to Fees and Forms, then to UK Visa Fees and you'll be here: It is a long list for all categories and all extras like fast-track Priority services....

Where to find UK visa application fees? All official Government fees for UK visas can be found on the Home Office official gov . uk portal, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Fees and Forms. From the main page go to Visas and immigrat…

You may have heard “Applying for a Settlement visa” or “Apply to settle in the UK”, or Priority fast-track service being offered for a “Settlement” category. What does it all mean? If you are outside the UK, the term “Settlement visa” does not refer to a permanent visa. It refers to a category that will lead to Settlement (permanent residency) in the UK, eventually, usually after 5 years....

UK visas: “Settlement” term and 2 confusing meanings of it You may have heard “Applying for a Settlement visa” or “Apply to settle in the UK”, or Priority fast-track service being offered for a “Settlement” category. What does it all mean?  If you are…

With all Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) expiring on 31.12.2024, what’s next? It doesn’t mean your actual status expires on that date. From 2025 all UK visas will be eVisas. It will be an electronic status from the Government system instead of physical cards or stamps. If your BRP expires on 31.12.2024: For now, you can share a code as usual, you can travel with the current BRP....

UK visas: eVisa from 2025, no more BRP With all Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) expiring on 31.12.2024, what’s next? It doesn’t mean your actual status expires on that date. From 2025 all UK visas will be eVisas. It will be an electro…

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is supposed to represent permanent residency in the UK. However, it is not as permanent as it sounds. If you have ILR in the form of a settled status under EU Settlement Scheme, you can leave the UK for maximum 5 years without losing it. For Swiss citizens it is 4 years. For everyone else, ILR can be lost if you leave the UK for more than 2 years....

indefinite leave is not “indefinite” Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is supposed to represent permanent residency in the UK. However, it is not as permanent as it sounds. If you have ILR in the form of a settled status under EU …

UK Visas: what breaks continuous RESIDENCE?

UK Visas: what breaks continuous RESIDENCE? The terms of “continuous residence” mainly applies to applications for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. The last hurdle before qualifying doe British Citizenship. The qualify…

One of our most popular posts of all times: child born in the UK, does he/she get British Citizenship? If yes, does he/she still need Indefinite Leave? A child born in the UK is not automatically British since the law was changed in 1983. Instead, their status is based on the parents’ status:...

CHILD BORN IN THE UK – BRITISH OR NOT? One of our most popular posts of all times: child born in the UK, does he/she get British Citizenship? If yes, does he/she still need Indefinite Leave? A child born in the UK is not automatically B…

This post is about a popular category of applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after living in the UK for 10 years. It is a settlement category, called Long Residence. It is often used by people who come to the UK as students (especially child students), then remain for work and eventually, qualify for ILR sooner in 10 years than waiting for 5 years as a worker or partner....

🇬🇧 Settlement after 10 years in the UK – Long Residence This post is about a popular category of applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after living in the UK for 10 years. It is a settlement category, called Long Residence. It is often used by p…

Applying for your 1st UK visa or planning the next step? Initial visa, extension, settlement (Indefinite Leave) or maybe the time is coming for British Citizenship. Whether your next visa is coming soon or next year, it is never too soon to start planning! You can book a consultation with our lawyers now, over WhatsApp, Zoom or email: As always, our advice fee £150 will be counted towards our professional fees for your case in the future....

UK VISA – online CONSULTATION WITH A LAWYER Applying for your 1st UK visa or planning the next step? Initial visa, extension, settlement (Indefinite Leave) or maybe the time is coming for British Citizenship. Whether your next visa is coming…