The European Union Association Agreement is a visa specifically created for citizens of Bulgaria and Romania who aspire to go to the United Kingdom to start a new business and work on running that business.

The requisites to be granted a European Union Association Agreement are:

-The candidates may start any kind of business that suits them, however, they have to work full-time in the management of that business.  They are not allowed to get another job.

-The candidates have to have enough money to look after themselves until the business turns profitable.

-The candidates have to have a realistic business plan in place.

-The candidates do not have to employ extra personnel.

-The candidates can trade as a limited company, as an individual, or in partnership with others.

The conditions of the European Union Association Agreement are:

-To begin with, an accepted candidate normally gets a visa for 2 years.

-Later, he or she can get an extension of 3 years for as long as the business is in operation along the lines of the original plan, if he or she has not had to access public funds, and if the business remains viable.  If these stipulations are not met, the candidate may not be granted a visa extension.

-After 5 years, the candidates may apply for the ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’ or ‘Permanent Residency’.

-Dependent children and partners can join the candidates on this visa and are allowed to study and work in the United Kingdom.

Any citizen of Romania or Bulgaria who does not qualify for this type of visa will have to ask for permission to work in the United Kingdom through a ‘Work Permi’.

If you want to confirm that you qualify for a European Union Association Agreement, visit this link: UK Visa Assessment and contact a professional UK immigration lawyer to guide you through the process.

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Below you will find the fees charged for the different types of UK visas.  These fees are given in pounds sterling, however, you can pay in local currency; just contact the corresponding application centre in your country, region, or city to get information about the local fees and what you have to do to pay for your visa.

Every dependant has to pay the same fee as the main applicant, and all of them must pay the fee, whether they are included in the main applicant’s passport or not.

The fees are appraised at regular intervals; the fees shown below have been effective as of April 6th 2010.

A fee can be refunded only if the application is cancelled, in writing, before it begins being processed and if biometrics hasn’t been taken or the applicant refuses to provide it.

The fees are listed by the following categories:

-Visit
-Study
-Employment
-Settlement
-Point-based system
-Exempt
-Others

If you have any doubts as to which category you fall under, for example which tier in the points-based system you correspond to, don’t hesitate to contact UK immigration lawyers.

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The UK is open to people who wish and are able to contribute to its economy, and an important group here are the entrepreneurs from other EU markets.

There are several UK business visas for anyone who wishes to migrate to the UK to do business. However, there is no all-inclusive package of requisites that apply to all the business visa modalities, so this is what someone who wants to become an entrepreneur in the UK needs in order to qualify for this visa:

Entrepreneur Visa
This visa works for individuals who want to come to the UK to start a business and work running that business.

The requisites for a Tier 1-Entrepreneur- Visa are:

-    The person must have no less than £200,000 to start the business.

-    The entrepreneur can start any kind of business; however, he or she must work full-time on it.

-    The entrepreneur has to offer full-time employment to two EEA nationals.

-    The entrepreneur has to take a share of the business’ liabilities.

-    The entrepreneur has to have enough funds to look after himself or herself until the business becomes profitable.

-    The entrepreneur has to have a controlling interest in the business.

-    The entrepreneur has to have a credible and feasible business plan.

-    The entrepreneur has to meet the English language ability requisites.  If the applicant does not have a degree taught in English, he or she must take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and score no less than 6.5 on each of the four components.  This system evaluates English communication skills across the four subjects: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

-    The entrepreneur has to have enough funds, as specified by the UK Government at the time of the application.

The conditions for a Tier 1Entrepreneur Visa are:

-    The visa is initially given for two years.

-    The entrepreneur can ask for a 3-year extension if the business is still active, if the investment has been made, and if two people have been employed.

-    After five years, the entrepreneur can apply for the Indefinite Leave to Remain, or Permanent Residency.

-    Partners and dependent children can share the entrepreneur’s visa and are able to work and study in the UK.

If you have any questions or doubts about your visa application, or require further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact an immigration lawyer in the UK.

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The UK is open to people who wish and are able to contribute to its economy, and an important group here are the investors from other EU markets.
There are several UK business visas for anyone who wishes to migrate to the UK to do business. However, there is no all-inclusive package of requisites that apply to all the business visa modalities, so this is what someone who wants to become an investor in the UK needs in order to qualify for this visa:

Investor Visa
This visa covers people with enough wealth and eagerness to invest their money in UK interests; it is a passive investment modality.

The requisites for a Tier 1-Investor- Visa are:

-The investor must have no less than £1 million on hand.

-    The investor has to be willing to invest £750,000 in unit trusts or private companies; not bank accounts, property development, or offshore companies.

-    The investor should not be employed in any capacity other than managing his or her investment.

-    The investor has to be ready to spend no less than 50% of his or her time in the UK.

-    The investor can invest the other £250,000 in any way he or she wishes to.

-    The investor must comply with the English language ability requisites.  If the applicant does not have a degree taught in English, he or she must take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and score no less than 6.5 on each of the four components.  This system evaluates English communication skills across the four subjects: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

-    The investor has to have enough funds, as specified by the UK Government at the time of the application.

The conditions for a Tier 1-Investor- Visa are:

-    The investor initially receives the visa for three years.

-    After these three years, the investor has to apply for an extension, which will be approved if any decrease in the value of the investment is due to market fluctuation only, if the money was transferred in the first three months after the investor arrived to the UK, and if the total investment amount is still £1 million.

-    The extension visa is granted for two years.

-    After five years, the investor can apply for the Indefinite Leave to Remain, or Permanent Residency.

-    Partners and dependent children can share the investor’s visa and are authorized to work and study in the UK.

Contact your UK immigration lawyer for more information on your specific case.

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Here’s a straightforward guide to obtaining your UK visa. Basically, you can apply for a UK visa in two ways: either do it yourself or ask for expert help.

Our best advice: At least four months prior to the expected departure, find a UK immigration lawyer you can trust and request a consultation. Some visas may take up to 3 months and the process is so complex that you risk being denied entry clearance and losing money.

Most people have difficulties when applying and the forms are filled with “trick” questions. If you don’t know how to apply properly, ask for help; but ask a specialist. Don’t rely on your friends’ experience and (usually wrong) advice.

During consultation, explain your circumstances to your lawyer. Hide nothing. Better clarify now than regret later. Tell him or her when you intend to travel to the UK and how long you expect to stay. The lawyer will suggest the best strategy according to the information you provided.

Ask your lawyer for a To-Do list for the next steps.

If you still want to do it all by yourself:

1.    Get a passport

2.    Get 2 photographs, 2×2 inches (5 by 5 cm), similar to the ones used for the passport.

3.    Make an effort to understand the different visa categories available.

4.    Go to the official British Government website at www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk to find out if your country accepts online applications. Look for the supported countries page.

5.    Complete the official application offered there. You need an e-mail address to complete the applications at visa4uk. Make sure you have the following information before you start filling out the online application:
•    passport
•    itinerary (when you intend to enter AND leave the UK)
•    postal address of the hotel/house/school where you’ll be staying in the UK.

6.    Forms are in English only. If you can’t understand something, save the application and return later with someone fluent in English. The official site will keep your records for seven days.

7.    If you don’t have all the information available, save the form and come back later that week.

8.    Print the completed form. You must sign the printed form. Don’t make the mistake of believing that the online application is all you need.

9.    Pay the fee and make an appointment for the biometric data procedure.

10.    Pass the Biometric scan at the Application Support Centre in your area. The inkless fingerprints scan takes a couple of minutes. For more information, find the “Thumbs Up for Biometrics!” video at YouTube.

Also, depending on the category you are applying for, you will need:
•    Documents showing your financial ability to support yourself
•    Employment letter
•    Hotel reservations
•    UK University/School admittance documentation
•    Other supporting documentation

Once again, we strongly advise you against applying for a visa without expert assistance.  At the end, it will cost you more. Remember the old proverb:

He who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client”.

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