- Where to begin?
- Grounds for obtaining a residence permit
- Legal ways to move to the UK for permanent residence
- All works are good
- You will be declared husband and wife
- Think for yourself, decide for yourself
One of the largest European states, both territorially and economically, the United Kingdom annually becomes the coveted dream of hundreds and thousands of immigrants. Inquiries on how to move to the UK are leading on the Web among their own kind, and foreigners of all ages and nationalities are studying in detail the legal ways to become Her Majesty's subjects. In the list of countries of interest for immigration from Russian citizens, Great Britain also occupies not the last place. The reason for this will be the high standard of living of its citizens and the wide opportunities that open up for holders of a British passport in the world and in Europe.
Where to begin?
Immigration laws in the United Kingdom are tightened every year, but this does not stop potential immigrants who decide to move to live in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
You should start preparing for the move by obtaining a visa, which belongs to the category of immigration and entitles its holder to stay in the country for a long time.
Grounds for obtaining a residence permit
A UK resident visa or residence permit is issued for five years. It is this period of time that a foreigner will have to live in the kingdom who decides to apply for permanent resident status in the future. During this period, you should not leave the country for more than two years in total, so as not to lose your resident visa.
Residence permit can be applied for:
- Qualified workforce contracted with an English employer.
- Spouses of Her Majesty's subjects.
- Close relatives of British citizens.
- Investors who have offered funds for the country's economy in the required amount.
Legal ways to move to the UK for permanent residence
All legal routes of relocation guarantee a residence permit and citizenship to a foreigner if the requirements of the migration authorities are strictly observed. A British passport and even a residence permit provide an opportunity to receive a prestigious European education, enjoy high-quality medical care, visit European and some countries of the world without visas, and use the prescribed social benefits.
The fastest way to get permanent residence in the United Kingdom is to marry a citizen or citizen of the country. After 24 months of staying in the kingdom, the foreign spouse receives a permanent residence permit.
The British authorities can provide political asylum, and later a residence permit, to foreigners persecuted in their homeland for political, religious, ethnic and other reasons.
Investing in the country's economy is the basis for obtaining an investor residence permit. The period of obtaining the coveted resident status depends on the amount invested. For example, an investment in the amount of 2 million euros allows you to apply for a permanent residence permit in 5 years, five million - after three years, and 10 million euros will bring the investor an honorary status in 2 years. Funds involved in investments must be personal and legally obtained, about which the foreigner must notify the authorities. Investment methods can be very different - from buying real estate and opening a deposit in British banks to creating and registering a company. An important condition for an investor is to be in the United Kingdom for at least 185 days during each calendar year.
All works are good
It is very difficult to immigrate to the UK on a work visa. As in all EU countries, there is a strict rule of preferential employment of local residents, then citizens of European Union countries, and only then - all other foreigners. If you still managed to convince an employer from the United Kingdom of your exclusivity, keep in mind that you can only renew the contract without leaving the country with the same employer. If you choose someone else and decide to change jobs, you will have to leave the UK and get a new work visa.
Students studying in Foggy Albion have the right to earn extra money, but no more than 20 hours a week. During their studies, many of them make useful business contacts and after graduation have a working contract in their pocket.
The UK is always in need of a skilled workforce in the healthcare, hospitality, tourism and service industries. The main requirements for job seekers in the United Kingdom are a permit, legal age from 18 to 65 years, and proficiency in English.
In 2002, the UK launched a program in which any foreigner who meets the above criteria can participate. The 75-point scale allows you to assess the capabilities and abilities of the applicant and select a job for him based on qualifications, experience, education, language proficiency, etc.
You will be declared husband and wife
In order to start a family with a citizen or citizen of the United Kingdom, a foreigner will have to obtain a bride or groom visa and enter the country with it. The term of such a permit expires in six months, and during this time you will have to manage to get married and prepare documents for changing the status of a foreign spouse.
Marriage with a resident of the UK entitles his partner to work and obtain a residence permit.
It is important to be prepared for the excessive attention of the migration authorities to the newlyweds. They will have to collect evidence of their sincere intentions and go through several interviews. If everything goes smoothly, the immigrant will receive a permanent residence permit after 24 months of residence in the United Kingdom as a spouse.
Think for yourself, decide for yourself
Having received the coveted residence permit, do not neglect the rule prohibiting an immigrant from leaving the country for more than 2 years. In this case, you will lose your residence permit and the process of moving to permanent residence in the UK will have to start over.
After four years of staying in a country with a temporary residence permit, you can begin to prepare documents for obtaining a permanent one, and after a year in resident status - for citizenship.
Basic requirements for immigrants deciding to obtain a British passport:
- A prospective citizen must be at least 18 and no older than 55 years old.
- He is required to prove his residence in the UK legally for at least five years.
- During this period, he could stay outside the kingdom for no more than 450 days in total.
- The resident must have no criminal record.
- In the list of required documents, you need to have a certificate of proficiency in the state language and the availability of recommendations from two legal entities.
The authorities of Foggy Albion allow dual citizenship, and therefore a foreigner will not need to give up his first passport.
