UK Ancestry Visa (Commonwealth, UK-born Grandparent) requirements and cost
Direct answer: From £682.
Visa application fee (not an investment threshold); ILR after 5 years, citizenship 1 year later
Requirements at a glance
- Status
- Active
- Current figure
- From £682
- Route
- Not specified
- Processing time
- 2 months
- Physical presence
- 180 days per year
- Citizenship path
- Potentially after 6 years
Not an investment route: Commonwealth citizens (e.g. Indian, Nigerian, Pakistani, South African nationals) with a grandparent born in the UK/Islands (or Ireland pre-31 Mar 1922) can live and work in the UK for 5 years, reach Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 years, and citizenship 1 year later. The ancestry-flavoured 'open lane' for priority Commonwealth audiences.
Confirmedgov.ukchecked Jun 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is UK Ancestry Visa (Commonwealth, UK-born Grandparent) currently open?
UK Ancestry Visa (Commonwealth, UK-born Grandparent) is recorded as active. Its investment figure is confirmed against the cited primary source.
What is the minimum for UK Ancestry Visa (Commonwealth, UK-born Grandparent)?
From £682. Visa application fee (not an investment threshold); ILR after 5 years, citizenship 1 year later
What source does pass2port use?
The record cites gov.uk and was last checked on 2026-06-14.
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