Visa & Immigration Services for Individuals

The UK Marriage Visitor Visa allows eligible overseas nationals to come to the United Kingdom to marry, enter into a civil partnership or give notice of marriage or civil partnership, where they do not intend to settle in the UK after the ceremony.

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Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Visitor requirements, are in a genuine relationship, intend to marry or form a civil partnership during their visit, can support themselves without public funds and will leave the UK at the end of their permitted stay.

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Hudson McKenzie’s UK immigration lawyers advise individuals and couples on Marriage Visitor Visa eligibility, supporting documents, application preparation and potential immigration issues before travel to the UK.

A UK Permitted Paid Engagement allows eligible overseas professionals and experts to visit the United Kingdom to undertake specific, pre-arranged paid activities connected to their professional expertise.

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Permitted Paid Engagements are undertaken under the Standard Visitor route rather than through a separate work visa category. The engagement must be arranged before travel, supported by an appropriate UK invitation and completed within the first 30 days after entering the UK.

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Hudson McKenzie’s UK immigration lawyers advise professionals, businesses, institutions and organisations on Permitted Paid Engagement eligibility, supporting evidence, Standard Visitor requirements and alternative immigration routes where longer-term UK work is proposed.

The UK Partner and Spouse Visa allows eligible spouses, civil partners, unmarried partners and fiancé(e)s of qualifying people in the UK to live with their partner under the UK Family Visa route.

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Applicants must meet detailed requirements relating to their relationship, financial circumstances, English language ability and intention to live together permanently in the UK. The evidence required will depend on the couple’s circumstances and the basis on which the application is being made.

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Hudson McKenzie’s UK immigration lawyers advise individuals and families on Partner and Spouse Visa applications, extensions and settlement. We assess eligibility, identify potential issues, review supporting evidence and guide applicants through the immigration process.

British citizenship is the final step for many people who have built their lives in the UK. Adults commonly acquire British citizenship through naturalisation after obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), settled status or another qualifying status, while registration applies in a range of different nationality circumstances.

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The requirements can include a qualifying period of residence in the UK, immigration status, limits on absences, physical presence on a specific date, knowledge of English, the Life in the UK Test and the good character requirement.

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Hudson McKenzie’s UK immigration lawyers advise individuals and families on British citizenship and nationality applications, including naturalisation, registration, applications for children and cases involving previous immigration issues, criminal matters or extensive overseas travel.

The UK Global Talent Visa is designed for recognised leaders and potential leaders who want to live and work in the UK without being tied to a specific employer or sponsored job.

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The route is available to eligible individuals in academia and research, arts and culture, and digital technology. Depending on the applicant’s circumstances, an application may require endorsement from an approved endorsing body, while eligible prestigious prize winners can apply without first obtaining an endorsement.

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Hudson McKenzie advises founders, senior executives, researchers, academics, creative professionals and technology specialists on Global Talent Visa eligibility, endorsement strategy, evidence preparation and UK immigration applications.

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The Graduate visa route is for international students who have successfully completed a degree or higher in the UK and wish to stay here to find work. An applicant must hold a valid student visa and have successfully completed their course before they can apply for a graduate visa.

The UK Scale-up Worker Visa allows eligible overseas professionals to work in the UK for approved fast-growing businesses. This sponsored work route is designed for highly skilled workers and can provide a pathway towards long-term settlement in the UK.

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Hudson McKenzie advises international professionals, entrepreneurs and businesses on UK immigration, workforce mobility and long-term immigration planning. Our team assists with Scale-up Worker Visa eligibility, sponsorship requirements, supporting documentation and alternative immigration routes where required.

The Innovator Founder visa provides overseas entrepreneurs the opportunity to come to the UK to establish an innovative, viable and scalable business.

The UK Ancestry Visa allows eligible Commonwealth citizens and certain other qualifying nationals with a qualifying UK-born grandparent to live and work in the United Kingdom for up to five years.

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Applicants must demonstrate the required family connection, show that they are able and intend to work in the UK, and establish that they can support and accommodate themselves and any dependants without relying on public funds.

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Hudson McKenzie’s UK immigration lawyers advise individuals and families on UK Ancestry Visa eligibility, ancestry evidence, supporting documentation, dependant applications, extensions and settlement planning.

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The UK International Sportsperson Visa allows elite sportspeople and qualified sports coaches from overseas to live and work in the United Kingdom where they are internationally established and will make a significant contribution to the development of their sport at the highest level in the UK.

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Applicants require endorsement from the relevant Home Office-approved Sports Governing Body and a valid Certificate of Sponsorship from an authorised UK sponsor. Applicants seeking permission for more than 12 months must also normally meet the applicable English language requirement.

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Hudson McKenzie advises international athletes, professional sportspeople, coaches, sports clubs and sporting organisations on governing body endorsement, sponsorship, visa applications, changes of employment, dependants and settlement planning.

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Residence and citizenship by investment programmes provide structured immigration routes for individuals, families, entrepreneurs and investors seeking residence, permanent residence or citizenship through qualifying investment or economic contribution.