The Cost of Applying for Settlement in the UK
Learn more about the costs of applying for UK settlement with Latitude Law, your UK visa specialists. Here is a breakdown of all costs.
Learn more about the costs of applying for UK settlement with Latitude Law, your UK visa specialists. Here is a breakdown of all costs.
As a recent graduate or somebody expecting to graduate soon, you need to know your upcoming visa options to stay in the UK. Find out more with our guide.
Learn more about your options when visiting the UK as an EU citizen with Latitude Law. How long can you stay? What else can you do as a permitted visitor?
Deciding between a Marriage Visitor Visa and a Fiancé(e) Visa is a critical step for couples planning a UK wedding. This guide from Latitude Law outlines the essential differences in eligibility, costs, and long-term residency options.
Navigating the UK Skilled Worker Dependant visa route requires a clear understanding of eligibility, especially following significant policy changes in 2024 and 2025. This guide by Latitude Law explains the restrictions for graduate-level roles, relationship requirements for partners, and the essential financial evidence needed.
The Adult Dependent Relative visa is one of the strictest UK family routes, with complex rules on long-term care needs, financial support and lack of adequate care in the home country. This article explains who can qualify, what evidence the Home Office expects, application fees and processing, and how human rights arguments and appeals may help after a refusal. It is written for those exploring personal visa and family visa options with Latitude Law.
In November 2025, the UK government unveiled its White Paper, “Restoring Control Over the Immigration System”, outlining significant reforms aimed at reducing net migration to what it calls “sustainable levels.” Following record highs of 906,000 in the year to June 2023, numbers fell sharply to 431,000 in 2024—a 52% drop. The Home Office projects that the new measures will cut migration by a further 100,000, bringing figures closer to mid-2010s levels (excluding pandemic years). Among these changes are new pathways to settlement for foreign nationals, which could reshape long-term immigration strategies. Read our opinion piece.
It’s a stressful and uncertain time for some overseas students hoping to enrol in UK universities. At Latitude Law, we have seen a significant increase in enquiries from students whose visa applications have been outstanding beyond the Home Office’s three-week service standard for out of country student applications.