The UK Ancestry visa is for people from Commonwealth countries aged 17 or older who want to live and work in the UK. To be eligible, you need to have a grandparent who was born in the UK or Islands. Your spouse or partner, as well as your children, can also apply to stay in the UK with you under this visa. When applying for a UK Ancestry visa, you must follow the requirements outlined in the Immigration Rules Appendix UK Ancestry. It’s important to note that you can’t switch to the UK Ancestry visa from within the UK, and your initial application should be made from outside the UK. The UK Ancestry visa is a path to settlement, and you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain 28 days before completing 5 years under this visa in the UK.
