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The British Government is in the process overhauling the entire British Immigration Rules and Regulations. Announcements in this regard are expected any day. Be the first to know how these announcements could affect you - subscribe to the Breytenbachs newsletter.

Keep abreast of the changes

• Use the links on the right to get information specific to your situation.
• Complete an online assessment form and get the Breytenbach's legal team to look into your circumstance.
• Ask your question online at Voetsek!

• Ancestry Visa
• Business & Self Employed
• EEA Family Permit
• Highly Skilled Migrant Programme
• Innovators
• Investors
• Retired Person of Indepentent Means
• Self-employed writer
• Sole Representitive
• Work Permit
• Dependants of Permanent Visa Holders
• Spouse Visa
• Unmarried Partner

Most of these visas are valid for four years. If 75% or more of these four years were spent in the UK, you may apply for permanent residence, also known as "settlement". The work permit is valid for up to 5 years and the Spouse visa is valid for one year, after which you can apply for permanent residence.

• Business Visitors
• Tourist Visa
• Student Visa
• Two-Year Working Holiday Visa
• TWES Permit
• Sector Based Scheme

British Embassy in South Africa

SA High Commission in London

British Home Office

UK Public Records