United Kingdom · Visas and documents
GOV.UK · UK Visas and Immigration · 13/11/2026
https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/documents-you-must-provide Study
https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/documents-you-must-provide Work
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/documents-you-must-provide Join family
https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/provide-information A preparation roadmap by purpose, with documents, steps and direct links to the responsible authorities.
Guides to the main routes, not a list of every existing visa. Nationality, residence, age, family and consulate can change the required evidence.
Study · Student visa
The institution’s CAS is essential. ATAS, TB tests, minor consent and financial evidence depend on the case.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Admission or enrolment at an eligible institution and course.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Financial evidence accepted for this category; Medical examination or certificate/TB where applicable; Parental consent, custody and documents for minors; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested; Language evidence for the category or exemption.
Route forms and references: CAS · ATAS.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Confirm admission, enrolment, payments and institution-issued documents. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Work · Skilled Worker
Check sponsorship reference, employer, occupation code and salary. Additional evidence varies with the job and personal history.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Employer authorisation, sponsorship or petition where the route requires it; Contract or job offer accepted for the category; Language evidence for the category or exemption.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Financial evidence accepted for this category; Police certificates for the requested countries and periods; Medical examination or certificate/TB where applicable; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested.
Route forms and references: Certificate of Sponsorship · occupation code.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Ask the employer to complete the prior authorisation or sponsorship required by this route. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Join family · Family visa
Identify whether you apply as a partner, child, parent or another category. Income, relationship and language have specific rules.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Certificates and evidence of family or partner relationship; Family member’s identity and immigration status or nationality; Civil records and evidence of parentage or name changes.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Supporting family member’s income, maintenance and accommodation; Language evidence for the category or exemption; Medical examination or certificate/TB where applicable; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested; Parental consent, custody and documents for minors.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Before paying or travelling
Check fees, minimum income, document validity and timing with the route source. Confirm translations and legalisation with the responsible consulate. Visa, entry, residence and permission to work are different steps; approval is not guaranteed.
Information for lawful migration. PassyGo does not issue visas or replace individual advice from a qualified professional.
Editorial information. Requirements depend on your circumstances and may change. Check the official source before applying.
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