Whether you want to come to the UK for a family matter, to explore the UK’s tourist attractions, or work and reside here, if you are a foreign national you may be required to obtain UK Entry clearance from the Home Office before you travel.
At Farani Taylor, our solicitors have the legal experience to ensure your UK entry clearance goes smoothly. We can advise you on all matters pertaining to UK entry clearance, including form submission and evidence you may be required to bring prior to your travel. Our expert team have helped thousands of clients successfully obtain UK entry clearance with ease, ensuring you can be confident your travel plans remain uninterrupted. For more information on our services, or to discover the visa options available to you and your family, contact us for a free consultation.Â
UK entry clearance is the process in which clearance officers determine if a person qualifies under Immigration legislation to enter the UK. Not everyone is obligated to apply for UK entry clearance, however, we would encourage speaking with a legal expert to find out whether you can gain entry without applying.
If you are from a country on the visa national list you are obligated to apply for UK entry clearance before you are granted access to the UK. You do not have to apply if you:
You can determine whether you are classed as a visa national by visiting the UK Government website, or alternatively, speak with one of our Immigration specialists who can advise you based upon your circumstances.
To obtain UK entry clearance you are required to make an application to the British Embassy or High commission in your country of origin. If you would like further information on application submission, or visas in general, our expert solicitors offer free, no obligation consultations and would welcome the opportunity to provide you with advice on your circumstances.Â
Anyone seeking to enter the UK for a short holiday can do so with a UK entry clearance application. Someone legally residing in the UK is also entitled to sponsor their family members and or friends to visit the UK.
The applicant for visiting the UK must demonstrate their relationship to the sponsor. It is of utmost importance that applicants evidence a return to their country of origin at the end of their visit and allegiance with their home country.
One of the general grounds of refusal is that the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) is not satisfied that the applicant will return to their county. Therefore, the stronger the ties in one’s home country, the more likely it is that an application will be accepted.
Where an applicant is being sponsored by a family member to come to the UK on holiday, the ECO must be satisfied that the sponsor is able to accommodate and maintain the applicant for the duration of their visit without recourse to public funds.
Where a person is entering the UK as a general visitor/ tourist, they must evidence they can maintain themselves for the duration of their holiday. If they are not sponsored, they must show that they can finance the entirety of their holiday. Under this category, the applicant should be well informed about the areas they intend to visit whilst in the UK as lack of knowledge could be grounds for refusal on the basis that the reasons for entry into the UK are not genuine.
For further support on how to ensure your application is accepted, speak with one of our dedicated solicitors. Our Immigration team have extensive knowledge and experience in successfully gaining UK entry clearance, as well as all types of visas, for thousands of our clients. Contact us now for a free consultation.
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