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The UK work visa
If you would like to live in the UK, but have no family ties to the country, getting a work visa is likely your best option.
- You must first get a job offer from a UK company that holds a valid sponsorship license.
- This job must be on the eligible occupations list.
- The job must meet the minimum salary requirements – the amount will depend on the type of work you do. The minimum requirement will generally be £25,600 per year or £10.10 per hour, whichever is higher. However, if the ‘going rate’ for your job is higher than both of these, you’ll usually need to be paid that going rate. You can check the list of going rates for each occupation.
- You must be able to speak English at a proficient level.
- You must have an A-level qualification or equivalent (previously a degree was required but this has been lowered).
- You must be able to show you have enough funds to support yourself initially.
- You then need to get a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ (Cos), with information about the role you’ve been offered in the UK.
If you have a confirmed job offer, Sable International can assist with your visa application.
The UK Ancestry visa
A UK Ancestry visa is one of the most popular routes to UK residency. This visa is available to people who have a UK-born grandparent.
- You must be over 17
- You must be a Commonwealth (for example, South African) citizen
- You have to be able to prove you have a grandparent who was born in the UK
- You must be willing to work in the UK
- You must be able to show you'll be able to support yourself and any dependants without recourse to public funding.
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The UK spouse or partner visa
If you are married to, or in a serious relationship with, a UK citizen or person with the right to live and work in the UK, you can apply for a family visa to join them in the UK.
- You must have met in person
- You must either be married to one another or have been living together in a relationship akin to marriage for two years or more
- Alternatively, you can apply for a fiancé visa if you intend to get married within six months
- You must intend to live together permanently
- The UK partner must meet the minimum income threshold of £18,600 per annum or have cash savings of £62,500. (This number is higher if you intend to include children on the application).
- The UK does not discriminate against same-sex marriage or civil partnerships.
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The UK Student visa
If you wish to attend university or college in the UK for longer than six months, this is the visa you’ll need.
- You'll need confirmation of acceptance for studies from an approved educational institution
- You must provide proof of sufficient funds to pay for the course and to support yourself
- You will need to show proof of English language proficiency
- You will also need have consent from your parents if you’re 16 or 17
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