UK Ancestry visa
Apply from outside the UK
You must apply online for a UK Ancestry visa before you travel to the UK.
When to apply
The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you travel to the UK.
Apply online
As part of your online application, you will need to book an appointment at a visa application centre to prove your identity. You鈥檒l have your fingerprints and photograph (known as 鈥榖iometric information鈥�) taken at your appointment.
The visa application centre may keep your passport and documents while processing your application.
You鈥檒l be told what you need to do when you apply.
How long it takes to get a decision
Once you鈥檝e applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you鈥檒l usually get a decision within 3 weeks.
You may be able to pay to get a faster decision.