Anyone applied for a UK ancestry visa?
Answer:
My friend from Australia wanted to do the same thing. Just over a year ago now.
She was told that they recently changed the rules on this. (not sure if they have again).
Apparently she was not allowed to switch her reason for entry to the UK.
She had to go back to Australia and apply for the Ancestry Visa.
She has one now and I think she can stay 5 years, but she is going to apply to stay there.
I had a friend while I was living in America that applied for a British Passport based on the grounds that his great grandfather was English. He was able to prove it and got his passport. So I assume that depending on how far back this ancestry goes and you have evidence there shouldn't be a problem. If you are looking at centuries ago.....I don't think this will work.
Do I qualify for UK Ancestry?
You will qualify if you can show that:
* you are a Commonwealth citizen
* you are aged 17 or over
* you have a grandparent who was born in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man (see note below)
* you have a grandparent who was born in what is now the Republic of Ireland before 31 March 1922 (see note below)
* you are able to work and intend to do so in the UK, and
* you can support yourself and any dependants, and live without needing any help from public funds.
Note: if you or your parent (who you are claiming ancestry through) are adopted, you can still apply for entry under this category. You must show evidence of the legal adoption with your application form.
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