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Residence permit in Great Britain

Hazy expanses of “Albion” attract with prospects far from hazy. This is the country with rich history and great future. Studying in England is prestigious, working is profitable. It seems that everything makes it possible to stay here forever, but how can one become a resident of Great Britain instead of being just a guest from abroad? This is the problem our article is about.

The immigration law gives an opportunity to settle in Great Britain and acquire citizenship after 5 years of living. Obtaining a residence permit is very troublesome and laborious. People get more chances to reside in Great Britain if:

·   they marry a citizen or a resident of Great Britain, or a citizen of one of the EU countries;

·   they want to reunite with the members of their family who reside on this territory;

·   they ask for political asylum on the territory of this country.

It is also possible to acquire permanent residence, if you are:

·    A student.

It is necessary to obtain a student visa for that, it is valid not more than a year and a half. But one can extend it for the period of paid education without leaving the country. If you are a disciplined student and do not miss your classes, there must be no problems with visa extension. It is very important not to tell about the intention to work for a hire or to stay here forever when obtaining a visa. Otherwise you will have to prove your professional aptitude with entering a college, an institute, a university, a PhD course. Every student that lives and studies in Great Britain can apply for permanent residence in 8 years, and get it in 10 years of living.

·    A well-off retiree

You must be not less than 60 years old, and your annual income on the territory of Great Britain must be not less than £25000. You must be able to support financially yourself and your attending relatives during an indefinite period without working for a wage or performing a professional activity. Besides you must have relatives who are residents of Great Britain. If you satisfy these requirements and are willing to reside in Great Britain, in 4 years you can acquire a resident permit.

·    An entrepreneur

You have to invest £200000 of your own funds in economics, create jobs for at least two residents of Great Britain and prove that the country needs your attendance. Having fulfilled these requirements and proved that you can support yourself and the members of your family without working for a wage or resorting to the system of social protection, you get the status of entrepreneur for one year. During this period you must report periodically about the activity of the enterprise in order to extend your status for three years more. You can apply for the residence permit in 4 years (the application is being considered for the period from 12 to 18 months). Whether the result is positive, that means obtaining a residence permit, the observance of primary obligations is not required. After this you can choose either to work for a hire or not to work at all. In one year after obtaining permanent residence you can apply for acquiring a citizenship (the application is being considered for the period from 12 to 18 months).

There is an individual category for citizens of Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and members of their families for applying for a residence permit. This category does not require compulsory capital investment of £200000 and obligation to recruit two citizens of Great Britain.

·    The only representative in the country

The situation is usual: a foreign company asks for permit to branch out an office or a fellow subsidiary in Great Britain and appoints you the only representative. You can be a co-founder of the company that hired you, but your share fraction must be not more than 50% (in practice not more than 40%). You are required to make auditors’ reports to prove than the company functions and is solvent. First the visa is given for a year, then it is extended for additional three years. In four years you get an opportunity to apply for a residence permit (the application is being considered for the period from 12 to 18 months). Before obtaining permanent residence the status of a candidate depends on existence and activity of the company main office. The observance of primary obligations is not required after obtaining. You can find a job with ease or not to work at all. In a year after obtaining a residence permit you are allowed to apply for citizenship (the application is being considered for the period from 12 to 18 months).

·   An investor

It is necessary to receive an entry visa and prove that you own a sum not less than £1000000 and guarantee that you will invest not less than £750000 in equity market of Great Britain. It is required to reside permanently in Great Britain with the right of travels abroad. In a year the visa is extended for additional three years whether all the requirements were observed. Later in four years you get the right to apply for a residence permit. After acquiring it, you are not required to observe primary obligations. You can choose any work or not work at all. In one year after obtaining a residence permit you can apply for citizenship (the application is being considered for the period from 12 to 18 months).

·    A person who intends to practise a profession

This category is most suitable for specialists in IT. Any person, for whom a visa regime has been introduced, needs a work permit to work in this country. The application for such permit must be filed not later than two months before the scheduled entry date. After obtaining it you live and work in Great Britain for one year, then you must extend your work permit for three years more. You acquire a right to apply for a residence permit in four years (the application is being considered for the period from 12 to 18 months). If you get a permanent residence, in a year you can apply for citizenship (the application is being considered for the period from 12 to 18 months).

Many people who now reside permanently in Great Britain assure that it is very difficult to obtain the permanent residence in this country, so in order to save strength we advise you to consult a qualified lawyer.

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