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Home Office Immigration Rules Appendix UK Ancestry

UK Ancestry Visa 5-Year ILR Guide 2026

5-year work residency and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) path for Commonwealth citizens with a UK-born grandparent.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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