UK Ancestry Visa Extension
Apply for a UK Ancestry Visa Extension with expert help from our immigration solicitors. Fast, fixed-fee service with Super Priority 24-hour decision available.
If you are in the UK on a UK Ancestry visa but do not yet qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), you may be eligible to apply for an extension of your UK Ancestry visa. Many applicants who have completed 5 years in the UK as UK Ancestry migrants may prefer to extend their stay rather than apply for ILR.
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Eligibility Requirements for UK Ancestry Visa Extension
To qualify for a ancestry visa UK extension, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must not be in breach of immigration laws, except where paragraph 39E of the Immigration Rules applies (which may disregard certain periods of overstaying)
- You must be in the UK on a UK Ancestry visa
- You must be a Commonwealth citizen
- You must be 17 years old or over
- You must provide evidence that one of your grandparents was born in the UK or Islands, and that they are your blood grandparent or grandparent by legal adoption recognised in the UK
- You must be able and intend to work (including employment, self-employment, or voluntary work)
- You must be able to maintain and accommodate yourself and any dependants without recourse to public funds.
Maintenance and Accommodation Requirement
Under paragraph 186(v) of the Immigration Rules, applicants must show they can support and house themselves and their dependants without public funds.
Acceptable supporting documents may include:
- Recent payslips (typically covering 3 months)
- Bank statements or building society passbooks
- P60s
- Evidence of self-employment or other income (e.g. rental property)
- Tenancy agreement or mortgage statements
There is no fixed list of documents—each case is assessed on its individual merits. As a guide, if you are in paid work or have savings above the Universal Credit threshold, you will likely satisfy this requirement.
UK Ancestry Visa Extension Fees
If you’re applying to extend your UK Ancestry visa, you’ll need to pay the following fees for each applicant:
- Home Office application fee: £1,321
- Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): £1,035 per year
Super Priority Service – Get a Decision in 24 Hours
We offer the Super Priority Service (SPS) for UK Ancestry visa extension applications. As registered immigration solicitors with the Home Office and UKVCAS (Sopra Steria), we can submit your application through this expedited route.
With Super Priority Service, you can receive a decision on your UK Ancestry visa extension within 24 hours of your biometric enrolment. This means no long waits—just fast, reliable processing.
After 5 years of ancestry visa, you can apply for indefinite leave to remain ILR.
UK Ancestry Dependant Visa
Your partner and children can apply to join you in the UK as your ‘dependants’ if they’re eligible.
A ‘dependant’ is any of the following:
- your partner
- your child under 18
- your child aged 18 or over who was previously on your or your partner’s visa as a dependant
You’ll need to provide evidence of your relationship when you apply.
How Our UK Ancestry Visa Solicitors Can Help
Our expert immigration solicitors provide fast, friendly, and fixed-fee legal services for UK Ancestry visa renewals. As your appointed legal representatives, we will:
- Assess your eligibility for visa extension
- Advise on the supporting documents required
- Review and verify your documents to ensure they meet Home Office standards
- Complete and submit your online application form
- Draft a detailed cover letter outlining how all requirements are met
- Submit your application and book your UKVCAS biometric appointment
- Upload all supporting documents to the Home Office portal
- Handle all Home Office correspondence until a decision is made
Fixed Fees for UK Ancestry Visa Extension
Our professional fees for assisting with a UK Ancestry visa extension from within the UK are as follows:
Our Service | Our Fixed Fees Range |
Full service for extension of UK Ancestry visa from inside the UK to cover all the work until decision by the Home Office, UKVI | From £1,000 + VAT To £1,200 + VAT |
The agreed fixed fee will depend on the complexity of the application for extension of UK Ancestry visa and the volume of casework involved in the application. In addition to our fixed fee for extension of UK Ancestry visa from inside the UK, the applicant also has to pay the Home office UKVI fees for the application.
Contact Our UK Ancestry Visa Solicitors
If you are looking to extend your stay in the UK under the UK Ancestry route, contact our specialist immigration solicitors today. We offer tailored, end-to-end legal assistance, including urgent applications through Super Priority Service.
📞 Call us now on 01614644140 or 📩 Book a consultation online for expert help with your UK Ancestry visa extension.
Why choose Deluxe Law Chambers For Your UK Visa Immigration Cases?
Looking for trusted immigration solicitors in Manchester or London? At Deluxe Law Chambers, we offer expert legal advice for all UK visa and immigration matters. Our team is here to make your visa application process smooth, simple, and stress-free.
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