The UK Ancestry visa is one of the more popular visas for routes to UK residency.
The UK Ancestry visa is available to people who have some kind of family connection to the UK.
You can live and work in the UK for a period of up to five years with an Ancestry visa
You can then begin to apply for indefinite leave to remain, which can lead to full British citizenship.
UK Gov Information and guidance
- Who can apply
- Eligibility
- Your ancestry
- Your partner and children
- Documents you must provide
- Apply from outside the UK
- Extend your visa
More helpful information about the UK ancestry visa
- How long will it take
- Fees
- Healthcare surcharge
- What you can and cannot do
- Get help with your online Home Office application
- When to apply
- How long it takes to get a decision
- Visa decision waiting times: applications outside the UK
