Persons moving to Manchester for personal, work, business reasons or any other type of situation prescribed by the law have to comply with various immigration rules. Our immigration solicitors in Manchester can help in obtaining a visa based on your particular situation (work, family reunification, etc.), residence permit, citizenship and in any other matter concerning relocation in Manchester.
| Quick Facts | |
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| Who can request the services of our immigration solicitors in Manchester | Foreing individuals and companies (persons relocating here, foreign workers re-assigned in the UK, investors, students, visitors, refugees or asylum seekers, etc.) |
Legal representation for short-term stays (yes/no) | Yes |
| Areas of assistance for short-term stays in Manchester | – visitors visas, – business visas for short-term stays, – visas for medical purposes, etc. |
| Legal assistance in immigration for work purposes (yes/no) | Yes |
| Assistance in obtaining a visa for business purposes (yes/no) | Yes |
| Legal assistance in family reunification programs, offered by our immigration solicitors in Manchester | Yes – reuniting spouses and partners, children with parents and other dependant persons. |
| Legal representation for long-term or permanent relocation (yes/no) | Yes |
| Assistance in obtaining a permanent residence permit/citizenship | Yes, foreigners can be assisted by our immigration solicitors in Manchester in the procedures for pemanent residency and citizenship (preparing the documents and the forms, assistance in verifying the eligibility requirements, etc.) |
| Asylum services for refugees (yes/no) | Yes |
| Persons entitled to obtain asylum | – asylum seekers (persons who have left their countries because of an immediate life threatening event and who have not yet received the right to stay in a country), – refugees (persons who left their home countries due to the same reasons, and who received asylum) The asylum can be granted to persons who fled their countries based on reasons such as: race, religion, nationality, political issues, membership to a particular group/identity or due to war. |
| Basic immigration rules for non-EU/non-EEA citizens | They have to apply for visas based on the purpose of stay (exemptions can appear based on the nationality and they can apply only for short-term stays). |
| Basic immigration rules for EU/EEA citizens | EU and EEA citizens must present a valid passport to enter the UK and they must also apply for visas, but the visas are not required for short-term stays. |
| Basic requirements for becoming a citizen | The requirements can vary depending on the citizenship route (by naturalization, by descent or by birth). Most of the situations are related to citizenship by naturalization and the conditions for this are: – an age of minimum 18 years old, – be the holder of an Indefinite Leave to Remain for minimum 12 months, – legal residency in the UK for minimum 5 years, – proof of having the minimum English language skills, – pass the Life in the UK test. |
| Immigration services for investment (yes/no) | Yes |
| Main immigration programs for investors | – Business Visitor Visa, – the Tier 1 Investor Visa, – the Tier 1 Start-up Visa, – the Innovator Visa. |
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What are the main steps for the UK visa application process?
The application process for entry the UK will vary according to the nature of the visa requested, nationality and reasons of the applicant to arrive to the UK.
Most applications are, however, subject to some important stages:
- taking the appropriate visa route – for example: work, family, student, visitor visa or another immigration route;
- eligibility check – visas each feature requirements relating to employment, family ties, money, knowledge and proficiency in English or being a sponsor;
- gathering documents – applicants often require: passport, proof of funds, employment documents, sponsorship documents or proof of a family relationship;
- filling out the online application form – with details about yourself, what you want to do in the UK before the visit etc.;
- paying the necessary fees – a visa application fee which most applicants will have to pay, including the charge the Immigration Health Surcharge if it applies;
- there may be requests concerning booking and attending biometric appointments – for this applicants should obtain fingerprints, photographs and identity papers;
- waiting over the Home Office: for the UK to make a decision on an application submission, the relevant authorities review the file within the normal work period.
If the visa is approved, the applicant can prepare for relocation or continue living in the UK. If refused, legal advice may be needed for an appeal, administrative review or fresh application.
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How can your immigration solicitors in Manchester help you?
Our immigration solicitors in Manchester can cover all the aspects a foreigner might need help with, as follows:
- legal advice in obtaining a visa for touristic purpose and assistance on the issuance of a transit visa;
- legal assistance on obtaining a visa for studies (issued for short-term enrollment or for long-term);
- legal advice on the work visas that foreigners can obtain (issued for paid employment and for voluntary work);
- advice on how to obtain a visa for business purposes and for investments in Manchester, UK;
- legal assistance in obtaining a visa for reuniting with family members;
- step-to-step assistance on how to obtain a permanent residence permit, which can entitle the foreigner to apply for the British citizenship in specific conditions.
The British citizenship can be obtained by foreigners who are not related to British citizens only if they have a permanent residency here.
Our Manchester solicitors can explain the entire procedure, which is rather complex and needs the applicant to comply with numerous aspects, including the good knowledge of the English language, history and culture, as stipulated by the British Government.
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What types of UK visas can your immigration solicitors assist with?
The UK visas range in different forms, and the most suitable choice depends on the person’s nationality, purpose of stay and long-term plans.
Our immigration solicitors in Manchester can review the case and explain which route is suitable before the application is submitted.
- work visas are intended for people who want to be employed in the UK, usually with a job offer from an approved employer;
- family visas are for individuals wishing to join a spouse, partner, parent, child or another eligible family member already living in the UK;
- student visas are for those who wish to study in the UK, at college, university or other approved educational institutions;
- visitor visas are usually for tourism, business visits, short stays, family visits or other temporary purposes;
- business and investment-related visas are used by entrepreneurs, representatives of a company, investors or persons coming to the UK for business-related activities;
- dependent visas enable family members of individuals granted certain UK visas to be included, like those who already hold a work or study visa;
- asylum and humanitarian protection applications are for people who need protection because they cannot safely return to their country of origin;
- settlement and citizenship applications – not in the traditional visa sense, but significant immigration routes for people seeking Indefinite Leave to Remain or British citizenship.
Our Manchester solicitors are ready to provide you with professional legal assistance and help you ease this process.
Please contact our immigration lawyers in Manchester for additional information on the ways through which you can obtain various immigration papers in this country in 2026.
