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You may qualify for the UK’s Private Life route  if you’ve lived in the UK a long time, you have built a private life here (school, home, work, friends), and it would be unfair or very hard to leave. For children under 18, this often means at least 7 years of residence. For young adults, if you’ve spent more than half your life here. For adults, if you’ve lived here for 20 years or more or if leaving would create very significant difficulties. Using expert help from MSD Solic

Yes, your passport might still appear valid, but if it was issued more than ten years ago, it could prevent you from travelling, even if the expiry date indicates otherwise. The UK 10-year passport rule has confused many British travellers since Brexit. In simple terms, this rule means your passport must have been issued within the last ten years before the date you enter another country, especially if you’re travelling to Europe. This isn’t about when it expires; it’s about

No, in most cases you cannot work for a UK company or take up a paid job while you’re in the UK on a Standard Visitor visa. However, there are  very limited options av ailable  (for example, supporting your overseas job or working remotely for your employer outside the UK) if certain conditions are met. What is a Visitor Visa (Standard Visitor)? A Standard Visitor visa allows you to visit the UK for up to 6 months (and in some cases, up to 12 months for academics or private

So, are you planning to apply for a UK Visa in 2025? There’s a thing you must understand: the financial requirements for a UK Visa . It is now a rule when travelling to the UK that allows authorities to determine if you have sufficient funds to live in the UK without relying on public funds. Different Visa types have different money requirements, and it may sound a bit difficult to digest, but once you understand it, you can avoid Visa rejections. This guide explains the 2025