Private Life

You can only apply on the basis of your private life if you are already living in the UK.

You must be able to prove that you:

• Are under 18 and you have lived in the UK continuously for at least 7 years, and it would be unreasonable to expect you to leave the UK
• Are between 18 and 24 and you have lived continuously in the UK for more than half your life
• Are eighteen or over, have spent less than 20 years in the UK and would have very significant problems living in the country you had have to go to
• Have been in the UK continuously for 20 years
• Were born in the UK to a person who has permission to stay in the UK on the basis of their private life, or is applying for it

Your family members can apply on the same application – you will be considered separately.

How long you can stay

You can stay in the UK for 2 years and 6 months on this visa. You can extend for 2 years and 6 months.

You can apply to stay for 5 years instead if you are:

• Under 18 and have lived in the UK continuously for at least 7 years
• Aged between 18 and 24 and have spent half your life in the UK

You can settle after 5 years if you are either:

• Under 18 and have lived in the UK continuously for at least 7 years
• Aged between 18 and 24 and have spent half your life in the UK

You can settle after 10 years if you are either:

• 18 or over, have spent less than 20 years in the UK and would have very significant problems living in the country you had have to go to
• Born in the UK to a person who has permission to stay in the UK on the basis of their private life or is applying for it.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, talk with our team who will advise you on your position and complete the form and collect any necessary documentation from you that will help make the application successful.

Why choose Hallmark Solicitors

Our team will collaborate with you to make sure that your application is filled in correctly and that all the correct supporting documents are provided. We will also provide a supporting letter setting out your circumstances in detail to Home Office.  This will put the Application in the best position on submission.

To give your visa application the best chance of success, and to reduce your stress, please contact our solicitors on 01482 616 616 or via our online contact form and we will get back to you.