Warner News
11/06/2010
Migrants marrying UK citizens must now learn English
Compulsory English language tests will be introduced for non-European migrants.
01/10/2009
Two new policy announcements for Tier 4
New policy for Tier 4 sponsors
Returning Resident
What is a Returning Resident?
A returning resident is someone who has left the UK and has been given permission to come back again to live in the UK, with no time limit.
How You Qualify
You will qualify if:
- you were settled in the UK when you last left
- you have not been away for more than two years and you are coming back to live here permanently, and
- you did not have help from public funds to leave the UK.
If you have been away from the UK for longer than two years, you may still qualify to return to the UK as a returning resident if, for example, you have strong family ties or have lived here most of your life.
You May Need a Visa
If you have been away from the UK for more than two years, you must apply for a visa at the nearest British mission overseas with a visa section.
If you are travelling on a new passport that does not contain a stamp confirming that you live permanently in the UK, you should also carry your old passport or other evidence to show that you have lived in the UK before.
Similarly, if you get a new passport after returning to the UK, you should send it to the UK Border Agency so that your permission to enter or remain can be transferred to the new passport.