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Immigration

Visa Applications

Whether you are applying from abroad, switching to a new visa from inside the UK, or extending the leave you already hold, the application has to be right first time. We prepare every type of visa application so it meets the rules and stands up to scrutiny.

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The right application, made the right way

Most immigration problems start at the application stage, with the wrong form, a missed deadline, or evidence that does not quite match the rule being relied on. The Home Office rarely gives the benefit of the doubt, and a refusal can put your status and your fee at risk.

We work out which application actually fits your situation, prepare the forms and supporting evidence in full, and submit it on time. Choose the type of application closest to your situation below, or speak to us and we will point you to the right one.

Visa application services

Select the type of application that matches your situation.

UK Visa Entry Clearance ApplicationsFor those applying to enter the UK from abroad on the route that fits their circumstances.Learn moreSwitching Visa Within the UKFor those already in the UK who need to move from one visa category to another.Learn moreFLR ApplicationsFurther Leave to Remain, to extend the leave you already hold before it runs out.Learn more

Compare your options at a glance

A short summary of each service above. Our fees are agreed in writing before any work begins. Home Office, court and other third-party fees are extra and listed on our price list.

ServiceKey pointFee
UK Visa Entry Clearance ApplicationsApplication locationUsually made from outside the UK before travelConfirmed after a free short initial phone call, depending on the visa route and complexity
Switching Visa Within the UKApplication locationMade from inside the UK before your current visa expiresConfirmed after a free short initial phone call, depending on the visa route and complexity
FLR ApplicationsWhen to applyBefore your current visa or leave expiresConfirmed after a free short initial phone call, depending on the route and complexity

Key facts

The main rules that apply to visa applications, with the law or official source for each.

  • Apply to extend or switch before your current permission ends. If you apply in time, your existing permission and conditions continue while the application is decided.

    Immigration Act 1971, s 3C

  • Not every visa allows switching from inside the UK. Visitors, short-term students and seasonal workers, for example, normally have to apply from abroad.

    Immigration Rules, individual route requirements

  • Most applicants now receive an eVisa, a digital record of their status, instead of a physical biometric residence permit.

    GOV.UK, eVisas guidance

  • Most applicants pay the Immigration Health Surcharge, currently £1,035 per person for each year of permission.

    GOV.UK, Immigration Health Surcharge

Correct as at October 2026. Rules and fees can change at short notice, so we confirm what applies to you before any application is made. This is general information, not legal advice on your case.

Common questions

A UK entry clearance visa is permission granted before you travel to the UK. It is usually needed where you are applying from outside the UK for permission to enter under a family, work, study, visitor or other visa route. Read more about uk visa entry clearance applications →

You may be able to switch visa within the UK if you have valid permission and the route you want to move to allows in-country switching. The answer depends on your current visa, the visa you want to switch to, your immigration history and when your current permission expires. Read more about switching visa within the uk →

A further leave to remain application is an application to extend your permission to stay in the UK. It is usually made from inside the UK before your current visa expires. It is often called an FLR application. Read more about flr applications →

Not sure which application you need?

The right form depends on where you are applying from, the visa you hold now, and where you want to end up. Tell us your situation and we will explain your options clearly, with no obligation.

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