UK Visa Update: Three Types Excluded from Residency Path
The UK government's Long Residence guidance, updated by UK Visas and Immigration, specifies that three visa types and the Ukraine Scheme do not contribute to the 10-year qualifying period required for settlement in the United Kingdom. Foreign nationals must have lived lawfully and continuously in the UK for at least 10 years to be eligible for permanent residence.
The excluded visa categories are: 1. Visitor visa, 2.
Short-term student visa, 3. Seasonal worker visa.
Additionally, any grant under the Appendix Ukraine Scheme, including the now-closed Ukraine Family Scheme, is also excluded from the qualifying period. Time spent on immigration bail, temporary admission, or temporary release does not count towards the qualifying period either.
For those seeking permanent residence, it is crucial to spend time in the UK on qualifying routes from the start of their stay.
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