UK VISA
VISIT & STAY IN THE UK FOR UP TO 6 MONTHS
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR UK VISITOR VISA
- Personal details
- Salary and financial details
- Travel itinerary and travel history
- Proof that you can fund your stay adequately
- Proof that you can pay for your air travel to and from the UK
- Proof that you will leave the UK at the end of the visit
WHEN TO APPLY
- Apply for the visa at least three months before your intended date of travel.
PURSUE YOUR HIGHER EDUCATION IN ONE OF THE UK UNIVERSITIES
The UK has traditionally been one of the world’s leading educational destinations boasting of centuries-old universities that have a legacy of producing the finest minds in the world.
Today, the UK remains one of the best destinations for students seeking high-quality education in a welcoming environment.
Y-Axis helps students at every step of their UK admissions process. We have the experience and comprehensive service package to make your student journey stress-free.
Y-Axis provides expert guidance for UK Student Visa, assisting you to begin your education at the right time, in the best possible university.
The UK is second to the US as the favored destination for international students. The UK has some of the best ranked universities in the world, some of which appear in the world university rankings.
Many sectors of higher education in the United Kingdom, such as engineering, business, management, art, design, and law, are world leaders.
Every year, over 600,000 international students come to the country to pursue a variety of academic programs ranging from bachelor’s degrees to PhDs.
The degrees offered by the UK higher education institutes are recognized worldwide. Students from UK universities get an opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge at competent levels.
There are options to continue with post-graduate studies in most UK universities with some of them even promising to sponsor Tier 4 visas.
Acquiring a UK Student Visa can help you put your best foot forward, in terms of a brilliant career post your study abroad in the UK.
UK Student Visa Requirements:
- A valid passport or any other documentation for travel
- Proof of funds to cater to your living costs during your course
- Funds need to be maintained for 28 days (tuition fees + living cost)
- CAS reference number – Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies
- Documents used for obtaining the CAS
- Color photographs of passport size
- If needed, screening for Tuberculosis
- Your University will make you aware of additional requirements if any prior to your application
The 3 intakes available in the UK are:
- Intake 1: Term 1 – It commences in September/October and is the major intake
- Intake 2: Term 2 – It commences in January/February intake is also available
- Intake 3: Term 3 – It commences in May/June and is available for selected Courses.
UK SKILLED WORKER VISA
The UK Skilled Worker visa was introduced to bring in highly skilled overseas workers into the UK labor market and subsequently take up permanent residence in the UK.
With this visa, skilled workers from other countries can be selected based on the shortage occupation list and they will be eligible to get an offer letter without the labor market test and stay in the UK for up to 5 years.
BENEFITS OF THE VISA:
- Visa holders can bring dependents on the visa
- Spouse is allowed to work on the visa
- No cap on the number of people who can move to the UK on the visa
- Minimum salary requirement has been reduced to £25600 from threshold of £30000
- Fast Track Visas will be provided for healthcare professionals like doctors and nurses
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
- The applicant’s Certificate of Sponsorship [CoS] reference number
- Proof of knowledge of the English language
- A valid passport [or other documents that establishes the applicant’s nationality and identity]
- Job title
- Annual salary
- Occupation code of the job
- Name of the employer
- The sponsor licence number of the employer
VISA SOLUTIONS FOR UK BUSINESS VISITS
The UK is one of the most vibrant economies in the world. Its role in the global economy makes it one of the top destinations for businesspersons from across the world. In order to visit the UK for business, you need to apply for the Standard Visitor Visa. This is a 6-month visa which you can apply to up to 3 months before you travel. Y-Axis can guide you through the entire UK business visa process with our expert services.
UK BUSINESS VISA DETAILS
- You are attending a conference, meeting or training
- You are taking part in a sports activity
- You are looking for funding to start, are over, join or run a UK based business
- Other business activities
- Employees of a corporation based in another country are also allowed to engage in the following corporate or intra-corporate activities
- Share skills and knowledge on a specific internal project with UK employees of the same corporate group, providing no work is done directly with clients, advise, consult, troubleshoot, or provide training
- As an internal auditor for a UK branch of the same group of companies as your employer overseas, conduct regulatory or financial audits.
- Receive training in work methods and procedures that are essential for the visitor’s employment abroad and are not available in their home country from a UK-based company or organization.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
- Personal details
- Salary and financial details
- Travel itinerary and travel history
- Proof that you can fund your stay adequately
- Proof that you can pay for your air travel to and from the UK
- Proof that you will leave the UK at the end of the visit
- Proof of the business activities you will be doing in the UK
INVEST AND SETTLE IN THE UK
The United Kingdom has thrown its doors open for investors and entrepreneurs to set up their business and settle in the UK. The UK Innovator Visa category usually for experienced business people to set up an innovative business. This visa allows you to stay in the UK with your family for up to 5 years 4 months. You can apply for permanent settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) after completing 5 years in the UK. Y-Axis can help you plan and manage your investment journey in order to minimise risk and take full advantage of this program.
BENEFITS OF UK INNOVATOR VISA
- Low investment amount i.e. £50,000
- Live in the UK with your family for 3 years
- Get Visa extension for 2 years
- Access UK healthcare and education benefits
- Easy and quick processing
ELIGIBILITY FOR UK INNOVATOR VISA
- Have an Innovative business or business idea endorsed by an approved endorsing body
- You are from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland
- Have at least £50,000 in investment funds to invest in the proposed business
- Meet the other eligibility requirements
HPI VISA
HPI visa is a customized visa for High Potential Individuals who have recently graduated from the world’s top universities!
The High Potential Individual (HPI) visa route was introduced by UK Visas and Immigration on May 30, 2022, to benefit candidates who graduated between November 1, 2021, and October 31, 2022.
Aim of HPI visa: It intends to make available to businesses in Britain a large number of new skilled workers.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Candidates from any nation aged 18
- Students who have obtained Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Post-Doctorate degrees from a qualified university within the past five years
- An English language requirement, either from English-speaking country or that they have passed a test or got a degree that demonstrates their proficiency in the English language
- Financial requirement is a minimum of £1,270 in cash
- *Note: UK universities are not eligible. If you’re already in the UK on a student visa you may be able to apply for a Graduate visa.
PERIOD OF HPI VISA
- If you are a doctorate degree holder, you can stay in the UK for three years. Candidates with Bachelor’s and Master’s are allowed to stay for up to two years in the country with an HPI visa.