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UK Ancestry Visa

For Commonwealth citizens (and certain British nationals) with a UK-born grandparent who can and plan to work in the UK.

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Pathway overview

For Commonwealth citizens (and certain British nationals) with a UK-born grandparent who can and plan to work in the UK.

Verified directly from GOV.UK: you must be 17 or over; a Commonwealth citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Overseas Territories Citizen, British National (Overseas), or a citizen of Zimbabwe; have a grandparent born in the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, or (in limited historic circumstances) pre-1922 Ireland or on a UK-registered ship or aircraft; have enough money without help from public funds to support and house yourself and any dependants; and be able and planning to work in the UK.

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Application process

Apply online from outside the UK, up to 3 months before you travel

Status, validity and rights

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Family inclusion

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Permanent residence and citizenship

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Required documents

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Last published
2026-09-05
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