Who is eligible for a UK Ancestry Visa?

Commonwealth citizens aged 17 or over who can prove that at least one of their grandparents was born in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or Ireland (before 31 March 1922).

Does the UK Ancestry Visa lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)?

Yes! The UK Ancestry Visa is issued for 5 years and provides a direct route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years of UK residence.

Who is eligible for a UK Ancestry Visa?

Commonwealth citizens aged 17 or over who can prove that at least one of their grandparents was born in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or Ireland (before 31 March 1922).

Does the UK Ancestry Visa lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)?

Yes! The UK Ancestry Visa is issued for 5 years and provides a direct route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years of UK residence.

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Evaluate Commonwealth citizenship, UK grandparent lineage, maintenance savings proof, and upfront NHS IHS fees.

⚡ Statutory UK Ancestry Visa Rules (2025/2026):

• Lineage Rule: Must have at least 1 grandparent born in UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or Ireland (before 1922).
• Citizenship: Must hold a Commonwealth country passport (e.g. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, South Africa, Nigeria).
• Visa Duration: Granted for 5 Years with full work rights → leads directly to 5-Year ILR Settlement.
• Upfront Fees: Visa Fee £637 + NHS IHS Surcharge £1,035 / year (£5,175 for 5 years).

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GOV.UK VerifiedOfficial UK Government References & Legal Sources

• GOV.UK Ancestry Visa Guidance: gov.uk/ancestry-visa
• Home Office Immigration Rules Appendix UK Ancestry: gov.uk/appendix-uk-ancestry

Ancestry Visa Fees

Visa Application Fee£637

NHS IHS Surcharge (5 Yrs)£5,175

ILR Settlement Route5 Years Direct