Frequently Asked Questions
Please see below the most Frequently Asked Questions we receive. Should you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact eGLOBUS UK on info@residentvisa.uk or +44 20 337 24849.
What conditions apply for when you are wanting British Citizenship?
- You are aged 18 or over
- You are sound of mind, e.g. You are able to make decisions for yourself
- You are of good character
- You meet the knowledge of English and life in the UK test requirements
- You have been granted indefinite leave to remain, or permanent residence if you are an EEA national
- You must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years before you submit an application
- You must not have spent more than 270 outside of the UK during those 3 years
- You must not have spent more than 90 days outside of the UK in the past 12 months
- You must not have broken any immigration rules while you have been in the UK
- For your questions and advice on gaining British Citizenship contact eGLOBUS UK on info@residentvisa.uk or +44 20 337 24849.
How do I register my Child as a British Citizen?
That they are under 18 at the time of application
That at least one parent has obtained Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK
That the child was born in the UK if applying via section 1(3)
That the child was born abroad if applying through section 3 (2)
You have a long birth certificate for the child
- For your questions and advice on registering your child as a British Citizen contact eGLOBUS UK on info@residentvisa.uk or +44 20 337 24849.
Who Can Apply for EEA residence card?
To be eligible for UK residence card, the applicant should fulfil the following criteria:
- Applicant should be from outside the European Economic Area (EEA)
- Applicant should be a family member, or extended family member of a permanent or qualified EEA national.
- For your questions and advice on obtaining EEA Residence Card contact eGLOBUS UK on info@residentvisa.uk or +44 20 337 24849.
Can I bring my partner and children to the UK?
Many categories of visa under the Immigration Rules allow you to bring certain family members to the UK with you, such as your spouse or civil partner, unmarried or same-sex partner, or children aged under 18 years.
If you have been granted a visa under a category of the Immigration Rules, the rules will say if family members can come with you.
If you need advice about which type of visa is most appropriate for you contact eGLOBUS UK on info@residentvisa.uk or +44 20 337 24849.
When I am eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK?
UK Settlement eligibility, provided lawful residency in the UK has happened:
Marriage Spouse Dependant = 5 years
Unmarried partners = 5 years
Work Permit = 5 years
Ancestry = 5 years
Investors / Entrepreneur = 5 years
Unlawful Residence = 20 years (private life)
Lawful residence in the UK= 10 years
- For your questions and advice on Indefinite Leave to Remain and Settlement in the UK please contact eGLOBUS UK on info@residentvisa.uk or +44 20 337 24849.
How can I study in the UK?
You will first need to obtain an offer a place on a course with a licensed Tier 4 sponsor (University). Your sponsor will issue you with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). Once you have been provided with your CAS reference, you will need to apply for a Tier 4 visa.
- For your questions and advice on studying in the UK please contact eGLOBUS UK on info@residentvisa.uk or +44 20 337 24849.
When can I apply for Permanent Residence as an EEA National?
If you are an EEA national, you can apply for a document certifying permanent residence after 5 continuous years exercising EU Treaty rights in the UK. And as the family member of an EEA national, you may apply for permanent residence after you have been living in the UK for 5 continuous years as the family member of a qualified EEA national.
What is ‘Brexit’?
This is an informal expression meaning ‘British exit from the European Union’. The UK will leave the European Union at 11pm UK time on Friday 29 March, 2019. We would advise all EEA nationals and their family members to take steps to strengthen their UK immigration status before that date, by applying for Residency documents.
- For your questions and advice on Settled Status in the light of BREXIT please contact eGLOBUS UK on info@residentvisa.uk or +44 20 337 24849.