ENTRY CLEARANCE & VISAS

Entry clearance is basically a check conducted by the Immigration Officers in the United Kingdom before you arrive. This is done in order to ensure that the persons entering the United Kingdom meet the necessary eligibility requirements. For the Immigration Officers to grant you entry clearance you need to apply to come to the United through an appropriate visa.

All foreign nationals applying to come to the United Kingdom for a permitted purpose are required to be granted a valid entry clearance. The entry clearance is granted upon following the due process and it may be granted on either a temporary or permanent basis depending on the circumstances and the purpose of the visit.

The United Kingdom has different types of visas depending on the purpose and duration of the visit. You can apply for a visa to come to the United Kingdom to study, work, visit or join your family. Based on the category of visa you want to apply every applicant needs to meet their specific eligibility requirements along with the general requirements.

The type of visa a foreign national may need for entry clearance to be granted will be based on where you come from, the reason to come to the United Kingdom, how long you want to stay, and your personal circumstances and skills. Before you travel your visa application should be approved and you must be granted entry clearance. Once you have checked that you meet the necessary eligibility requirements, you need to make the appropriate application and provide the necessary details.

?Along with the application, the applicants are also required to submit the relevant supporting documents. Every visa process is different and there could be differences in the processing times. Once the Immigration Officers have gone through the visa application and verified the details they will grant the clearance and issue you the visa to the United Kingdom. Note the visas are valid for a limited period and you may need to renew the clearance granted or get a new clearance under a different immigration route.

To know more about entry clearance and visas in the United Kingdom and for legal support with the visa application process, you can get in touch with ICS Legal immigration. We have qualified immigration advisers and are regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner. Immigration advisers can help you to know your possible options and the correct steps forward based on your surroundings. You can reach out to us at 0207 237 3388 or drop us an email at [email protected]. Read more about us and our services at www.icslegal.com