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Changing visa status from Settlement Spouse to UK Ancestry?

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nicnz
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Changing visa status from Settlement Spouse to UK Ancestry?

Post by nicnz » Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:46 pm

I am currently on a Settlement Spousal visa which expires soon. I can renew it indefinitely for 1250 pounds, but I am only staying in the UK for another year.

Do you know if I can leave the country and come back in on a UK Ancestry Visa (which I am eligible for). If so, are there any countries where I can you get a visa on the spot.
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wf
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Post by wf » Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:23 pm

AFAIK and it seems you do to, you cannot switch to ancestry in country.

You can leave and reapply but only in a country where you have permission to stay for more than 6 months, ie most likely NZ and Australia.

Considering the cost of such a trip, lenght of time away and time off work etc, and that you are better off under ILR anyway, you will probably find that is your best option.
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nicnz
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Thanks

Post by nicnz » Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:29 pm

Thanks for the quick reply. It seems like such a rip off, but cheaper than going to NZ or Aus.
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