Within the British Immigration rules and regulations (Immigration Act 1971 section 186), a person has a claim to UK Ancestry if s/he can prove that s/he: - Is a Commonwealth citizen - Is 17 and over - Has one Grandparent born in the United Kingdom and/or Islands - Is able to work and intends to seek employment in the UK - Is able to accommodate themselves and any dependants adequately without resources to public funds - Holds a valid UK entry clearance
Note that if you do not fall within these rules, you cannot apply for this visa. Since you have decided to migrate to the UK, possibly permanently, the British Immigration Service has every intention to ensure that you are eligible and to confirm you have sufficient funds to support yourself and that your intention is to gain employment. Ultimately, the objective is to show that you will be conducive to the public good. how long is a uk ancestry visa valid?
The UK Ancestry visa is granted for a four-year period. After four years in the UK you can apply for your next visa called an Indefinite Leave to Remain visa as long as you haven’t spent a period of 90 days at a time away from the UK. After holding the Indefinite Leave to Remain visa for two years, you are eligible to apply for a British passport.
