UK Ancestry Visa... I got mine!

[Jocelyn]

Congratulations. Would you be willing to let me know about the process. I am currently in the UK with my Partner but leave in 10 days. We are working on how to have me over for longer period of time. How long can I stay? What are the requirements?

[caitlinkemp]

I have recently applied for a UK Ancestry Visa. I'm applying to the consulate in Los Angeles. They emailed me a week after they rec'd my application to say they rec'd it and opened it. They then said they'd email in 24 hours if my application was standard. I rec'd one today that said my application needs further attention/consideration by their office. Is this standard backlog and bureaucracy, or could something be wrong with the application. Just wondering at what point should I worry! lol

this is possible to happen if there is something amiss in your documentation or they need to check something. I received mine back extremely quickly, and I was told that there would only be a delay if there was a problem with my documents. It's possible they needed to check something. But if you're entitled to live in the UK, they'll let you in.

-- Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:27 am --

Just a quick question about working with the UK Ancestry visa... would you be able to work in any other EU country (at any point during the 5 years the visa is valid), just like a regular UK citizen?

I'm not sure if you can. I crossed over the border at Paris for a weekend getaway before I had my visa, and there's no border checks after that. All I know is that if you live out of the UK for an extended period of time after being approved for the visa, you may not get approved for you Indefinite Leave to Remain after the 5 years, which entitles you to apply for British citizenship.

Hope this helps!

-- Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:29 am --

my apologizes about the delays in replies from me, it's been busy getting settled.

if you have a question that you need desperately answered, PM me, and I'll answer ASAP.

Thanks, and good luck!

[kseigo]

Hey there,

Im just about to start applying for my ancestory visa. I am currently here in London on a study visa that is expiring october 31. Does anyone know what the first step is? Do I go to the Canadian embassy? Will I have to be in Canada to apply for it? Any help or advice would be greatful!

[marisa82]

Hi there!!! I applied for my WHM a few years ago! I applied online and then just sent my documents to Ottawa. With the biometrics now does it go the same way or when i go to get them done do I take the documents with me and hand them in at that office? Does Anyone know? Or fill me in on their experience. I'm from St.John's so I have to go to Halifax for the biometrics!! It sucks!! haha

[unicornp]

I am in the process of applying for a UK Passport...both my parents were British Citizens and moved to Canada in 1952...I was born in Canada...but I understand that I don't need to apply for citizenship as both my parents were I automatically am considered a British Cit by descent. Does anyone know if my UK passport will let me live in UK or France...thinking of relocating to France as my boyfriend lives there. Thought that having my UK would open up doors easier in Europe.
Any tips or information on relocating would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
P

[kim120915]

Hello hello!
I'm hoping some of you are still looking at this...I have a couple questions about this process...

I am applying for an ancestry visa for the UK, am a canadian citizen, living in the us (i have us citizenship too). I have confirmed that I qualify but am a little confused:
1. Because I plan to be in the UK for an unknown length of time I'm not sure how to provide my flight itinerary. The application states that a "full itinerary" is necessary - seeming like a return flight needs to be booked. Is this true or can I have a one-way ticket to the UK as long as I have sufficient funds?
2. Are the original documents required to prove my ancestry, or are copies accepted? I have copies and I saw the link to get "certificates" - does this site work for all the family history certificates I need, or only for personal ones pertaining to me?
3. I also don't have a job lined up whatsoever, am 22 college grad and have a dui in my history (all penalties have been completed, it's recognized as a misdemeanor and there wasn't an accident or injury...)- anyone have any knowledge if these things will hinder my application at all?

Thank you for your time!
Kimberly Smith

[caitlinkemp]

To everyone who posted after March 27:

Please check your PMs, as I sent you each a message.

Please PM me if you have any more questions.

Good luck!

Caitlin

[marisa82]

I'm sending my application for Ancestry Visa tomorrow but my printer is broken and i can't print off my email from friends saying i was staying with them. It won't be possible for me to include their names, address adn phone numbers! That won't be enough to satisfy them will it?