UK Ancestry Dependents â€` More FAQ

Source: SAMI, 18/05/2018

Following our previous article on UK Ancestry Dependents, we had some
follow-up questions from readers.
UK Ancestry Dependents and Employment
My spouse is a UK Ancestry Visa holder, and I the dependent on this
visa. Do I need to work while on the dependency visa?
The UK Ancestry Visa holder is required to undertake employment. The
Dependent is not required to meet any employment requirement.
However, should you wish to work, the good news is that there are no
work restrictions on your stay in the UK.
UK Ancestry Dependents and Leave to Enter
I have recently applied for a dependency visa based on the UK
Ancestral Visa. How long will I have before I have to enter the UK?
The entry clearance is valid for 30 days. You will have to enter the
UK within this period and collect your Biometric Residence Permit in
the UK.
UK Ancestry Dependents and ILR
My spouse is the holder of a UK Ancestry Visa and will be applying
for Indefinite Leave to Remain shortly. I have so far only completed
three years in the UK. Can I also apply for Indefinite Leave to
Remain with my spouse?
You will be able to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain together
with your spouse. However, you will not qualify for British
citizenship, until you have completed the residence period required.
Applying separately
My husband will be applying for the UK Ancestral Visa within the next
month. Is it possible for me and our children to apply for our
dependency visa at a later stage, as we first want to complete the
school year in South Africa?
Yes, it is possible to apply for the UK Ancestral visa, and
dependency visas separately.
UK Ancestry Dependents and Travel Restrictions
Do the dependents of the UK Ancestral Visa also have to adhere to the
180-day travel restriction?
Yes, the UK ancestral holder is required to meet the 180-day travel
restriction per year, and we highly recommend that the dependents do
so as well.
Switching from within the UK
I am currently in the UK as a Tier 4 student. I intend to marry my
girlfriend who is currently in the UK as a UK Ancestry visa holder.
Will I be able to apply for leave to remain as her dependent on the
UK Ancestry Visa?
Yes, provided you fulfill the normal dependency visa requirements,
you will be able to switch from this category from within the UK,
after your marriage to the UK Ancestry Visa holder.