Ancestry Visa
Ancestry Visa in United Kingdom (2026). Review eligibility, costs, processing time and requirements with MIGRS.
Key facts
- Program type: Skilled Worker
- Status granted: PR Pathway
- Difficulty: Easy
- Processing time: 0.75 months
- Years to permanent residence: 5
- Years to citizenship: 6
- Dual citizenship allowed: yes
Requirements
- Commonwealth citizen
- Grandparent born in UK/Islands
- Aged 17+
- Able and planning to work in UK
Advantages
- Work without restrictions
- No job offer needed
- Pathway to settlement after 5 years
- Can bring dependants
Drawbacks
- Must prove grandparent born in UK
- Commonwealth citizens only
- Must intend to work