Entry Clearance
UK | Entry Clearance
UK Entry Clearance Residency Visa
Definition: Entry Clearance is a catch all term under UK Immigration legislation that refers to both visas and entry certificates issued to persons seeking to enter the UK. Once a work permit has been authorized it is the responsibility of the work permit holder (not the employer’s responsibility, to apply for the correct leave in order to validate the work permit. This would be in the form of either a Leave to Remain application (if eligible to switch in the United Kingdom) to the United Kingdom Home Office, or an application for entry clearance (if overseas) to the nearest British High Commission/Embassy in the country of the worker’s legal residence.
When Should i need to Apply?
The need to apply for entry clearance will depend on your current nationality and the scheme under which you wish to come to the United Kingdom. UKvisas have a visa inquiry form on their website which can be used to determine whether you need entry clearance as well as providing details of the nearest British post where you can make your application.
What should i need to do when i arrive:
Once you arrive in the United Kingdom, you may have to register your stay with the police. If you need to register, this requirement will be stamped in your passport. You must register within seven days of arriving in the United Kingdom. To register, you will need your passport and two passport-size photographs of yourself.