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HOME > VISAS > BRITAIN VISAS > UK Settlement Visa
Information, Applications and Procedures for:
UK Settlement Visa
NOTICE 03/14/2010: Due to current UK backlogs, we are experiencing delays in processing UK visas. It is possible that the turnaround times for visas stated on our website may not be achieved.
| Our UK pages are for general information only. They intend to serve as a guide. Please be aware that individual cases may vary. For further guidance, please visit the UK visa website. |
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PASSPORT |
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Send us your current valid and signed passport. It must not expire within 6 months and must have at least one blank visa page. If you do not have any blank visa pages in your passport, you must first amend your passport to have pages added. A Briggs will secure your visa using the added pages. If your passport expires within six months, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport. |
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APPLICATION FORM |
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Send printout of online visa application form completed and signed in blue ink. You will pay the consular fees online and book your biometrics appointment during this process. Both payment of the consular fees and booking of biometrics appointment MUST be done through this online process. You can find the application by using the following link:
UK Visa Application
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BIOMETRICS CONFIRMATION STAMP |
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Biometrics are required for all UK visas. When filling out the application you will book an appointment. There is no additional cost to you beyond the consular fees. This comes at the end of the online application process. You will be given an opportunity to pick the time, date, and location of your appointment. Please note that there might not be a time available immediately. You will need to take your receipt and passport to the appointment. Once you get a stamp of completion at the end of the appointment, you may then ship your documents to the appropriate A Briggs office. (See "Shipping Instructions" below.)
UK Visa Application
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PHOTO |
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You must submit 2 passport photographs taken by a passport photographer. Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
Passport Photo Requirements |
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LETTER OF SUPPORT |
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The Fiancé or Spouse must acknowledge the application that each party agrees to live together after marriage. Marriage plans and date must also be submitted if applying for a Fiancé Visa.
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ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS |
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To settle in the UK you will need to show evidence of the relationship. For Fiancé Settlement you need the fiancé's passport. Any other settlement types require original birth and marriage certificates.
You must show that:
- you are legally married to each other or are in a civil partnership recognized in the UK (unless you are applying as an unmarried partner)
- your husband, wife or civil partner is present and settled in the UK
- you both intend to live together permanently as husband and wife or as civil partners
- you have met each other before (pictures, correspondence, etc)
- you can support yourselves and any dependants without any help from public funds (through bank statements, bank letters &emdash; see Evidence of Funds below)
- you have suitable accommodation, which is owned or lived in only by you and your household, and where you and your dependants can live without any help from public funds
- your husband, wife or civil partner is 21 or over, and
- you are 21 or over
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EVIDENCE OF LEASE OR TENANCY AGREEMENT |
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You must submit evidence of a lease of tenancy agreement.
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CONSULAR FEES |
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Entry |
Price * |
Validity |
Processing Time |
Spouse |
Multiple |
$1000.00 |
varies |
2-3 days |
Unmarried Partner |
Multiple |
$1000.00 |
varies |
2-3 days |
Fiancé / Proposed Partner |
Multiple |
$1000.00 |
varies |
2-3 days |
Child |
Multiple |
$1000.00 |
varies |
2-3 days |
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NOTE: Processing times are business days. The first day begins the day after your package is received by A Briggs except in the case of pre-arranged same day service when available. Prices are per applicant.
* UK Consular Fees are approximate and paid directly to the embassy as a part of the online application.
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A BRIGGS FEES |
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The A Briggs fees are:
The A Briggs fee for all UK Visas is $175.00. *Processing times are business days. The first day begins the day after your package is received by A Briggs. Prices are per applicant. |
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EVIDENCE OF IMMIGRATION STATUS |
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For all non-US citizens, you must submit proof of your immigration status in the USA and permission to re-enter the USA after your trip. Please submit original documents.
Examples include:
- Permanent Resident Card
- Valid US visa (e.g., H1B, F1)
- Advance Parole Document
- Employment Authorization Card (does not permit re-entry to US)
- Valid DS 2019 (Formerly IAP66)
- Valid I-20 (must be signed on the reverse by designated school official)
- Valid I-94 Arrival Departure Record
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EVIDENCE OF FUNDS |
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You must submit documentation that you have enough funds to support your trip to the United Kingdom. Please provide 3 months worth of bank statements with one from the last 30 days. |
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ONLINE ORDER FORM |
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You must complete the Online Order Form.
The order form gives us your name, address, shipping information and payment method. Multiple applicants can be entered using one order form. Please print two copies of the confirmation page. Include one copy with the documents you ship to us and keep one copy for your records.
While completing the online order form in this step, you will be asked how you want to pay A Briggs. You may pay our fees online with a credit card or enclose a personal or business check or money order.
Click here to fill out the online order form.
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Shipping Address |
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If no services other than UK visa services are required, then all documents should be shipped to the A Briggs office in the city where the UK Consulate requires the submission of your application.
Los Angeles Jurisdiction (Residents of AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, LA, MT, NM, NV, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA and WY):
Processing Department
A Briggs of Los Angeles
11601 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310-683-0674
Chicago Jurisdiction (Residents of AL, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, ND, NE, OH, SD, TN and WI):
Processing Department
A Briggs of Chicago
28 E Jackson Blvd, Suite 1520
Chicago, IL 60604
312-372-2337
New York Jurisdiction (Residents of CT, DC, DE, GU, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PR, RI, SC, VT, VI and WV):
Processing Department
A Briggs of New York
15 W 39th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10018
212-687-2565
If passport services or non-UK visa services are required, then ship all documents to our main office:
Processing Department
A Briggs Passport & Visa Expeditors
1921 Sunderland PL NW
Washington, DC 20036
800-806-0581
If you are not sure where to ship your documents to, please call us to verify before shipping.
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| Carrier Specific Shipping Notes |
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Federal Express

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On the FedEx air bill, check the box in 4a "FedEx Priority Overnight"
Do NOT ship "First Overnight." This will delay the delivery of your package.
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UPS
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The UPS Shipping Document must indicate "UPS Next Day Air". Any other type of UPS service is NOT acceptable. |
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USPS
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For shipments via USPS Express Mail or other shipping providers, please follow the instructions carefully when completing the air bill. |
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Note: Additional shipping costs must be charged to a credit card for each package shipped to an international destination and the following locations: Alaska, Hawaii, and all U.S. Territories.
Saturday Delivery is an additional $14 when available to US destinations.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause a delay in processing, and could also result in additional charges on your order for shipping, such as: before 8:00am delivery, Saturday Delivery, etc. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us toll free at 1-800-806-0581.
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Passports |
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8-14 Days |
$65.00 |
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5-7 Days |
$135.00 |
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3-4 Days |
$185.00 |
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24-48 Hours |
$245.00 |
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Visas |
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UK Visas |
$175.00 |
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* When Applicable |
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