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United Kingdom

A globally renowned destination for education, healthcare careers, and a multicultural environment.

Visa Routes Breakdown

49 Total

Work (22)

PR (2)

Study (3)

Visit (5)

Capital: London
Currency: British Pound (GBP)
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Languages: English
Time vs Colombo: -4h 30m to -5h 30m
Population: About 0 million
Calling code: +44
Drives on: Left
Climate: Temperate maritime

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Visa Routes Breakdown

49 Total

Work (22)

PR (2)

Study (3)

Visit (5)

Verified catalogue49 visa routes on record

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All categories49 Work22 PR2 Study3 Visit5 Family7 Working Holiday2 Business2 Humanitarian4 Other2

Available routes

Work: 22
PR: 2
Study: 3
Visit: 5

PRVerified· Aug 2026
British National (Overseas) Visa
UK BN(O) visa for eligible British National Overseas citizens from Hong Kong and eligible family members.
Government fee
Use the official GOV.UK visa fees page or route page for the current fee; fees changed on 8 April 2026 and may vary by route, duration and application location
Processing time
Most overseas visa applications are decided within the GOV.UK route-specific service standard, often around 3 weeks for many routes; settlement and complex cases can take longer
How long you can stay
Apply for 2 years and 6 months or 5 years.
Work rights
Can work and study in the UK, subject to route conditions.
Where it leads
UK entry, stay, work, study, family reunion, protection, settlement-related or status-document outcome for the approved route.
Key requirement
valid passport or travel document
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PRVerified· Aug 2026
Returning Resident Visa
Returning Resident visa for people whose indefinite leave has lapsed after being away from the UK and who want to return to settle.
Government fee
Use the official GOV.UK visa fees page or route page for the current fee; fees changed on 8 April 2026 and may vary by route, duration and application location
Processing time
Most overseas visa applications are decided within the GOV.UK route-specific service standard, often around 3 weeks for many routes; settlement and complex cases can take longer
How long you can stay
Entry to resume settlement/indefinite leave if approved.
Work rights
Work rights follow restored settlement/indefinite leave if approved.
Where it leads
UK entry, stay, work, study, family reunion, protection, settlement-related or status-document outcome for the approved route.
Key requirement
valid passport or travel document
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United Kingdom

Visa Routes Breakdown

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British National (Overseas) Visa

Returning Resident Visa

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British National (Overseas) Visa

Returning Resident Visa