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Yes. Clear Visa is regulated by the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA), the statutory body that oversees immigration advice in the UK. Our IAA reference number is F202536292. This means you are legally protected when you instruct us, and our advice meets the required professional standard.

The Minimum Income Requirement is £29,000 gross per year from April 2024. The previous threshold of £18,600 applies only to applicants with Transitional Protection — those who submitted their application before 11 April 2024 and have maintained continuous leave since. Savings can also be used via the £88,500 threshold.

You must have lived in the UK lawfully for at least five years (three years if married to a British citizen), with no more than 450 days' total absence. You must also pass the Life in the UK test, meet the English language requirement, and satisfy the Good Character assessment under the February 2025 guidance.

An eVisa is a digital record of your UK immigration status, held in a UKVI online account. Physical Biometric Residence Permits have been abolished in 2026. All existing and new visa holders must activate their UKVI account and use a Share Code to prove their status to employers, landlords, and border officers.

If your leave expires before you submit a new application, you become an overstayer immediately — there is no grace period in UK immigration law. This creates a permanent record that must be disclosed on every future visa application. Section 3C protection only applies if your application is submitted before your current leave expires.

Nationals of 85 countries — including EU member states, the United States, Canada, and Australia — can visit the UK without a standard visa but now require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel. The ETA costs £10 and is linked to your passport. It does not permit work or study.

Clear Visa charges fixed fees for each service — agreed in writing before any work begins. You will receive a clear breakdown of costs at your initial assessment. We do not charge hourly rates for standard applications. Contact us for a fee guide specific to your application type.