How to change the post-office location for your BRP card Last updated 23/07/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas Have you selected a post office that you can no longer get to and want to collect your Biometrics Resident Permit (BRP) from an alternative location? Here’s how you do it… Read more
Can I cancel my existing Tier 5 visa and apply for a new one? Last updated 21/07/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas If you have previously applied for a Tier 5 Visa and have not made it over to the UK, in all likelihood due to Covid, then read here to find out what you can do. Read more
Everything you need to know about tourist visas, including how to get one! Last updated 26/05/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas, Know Before You Go Travelling soon? Unsure about whether you need a tourist visa? Need to find out how to get one? All the answers to your visitor visa questions can be found right here. Read more
Step-By-Step: How to apply for a new entry vignette for your UK visa Last updated 21/07/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas If you have decided not to travel now due to COVID, or your entry vignette has expired, or you just want to push back the date you want to come here, then you need to apply for a replacement vignette (also referred to as a Transfer of Conditions). Let us guide you through how to do it. Read more
Everything you need to know about the new Hong Kong BN(O) Visa Last updated 26/02/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas Looking for information and guidance on the new Hong Kong British National (Overseas) Visa? Whether you are applying on your own or with your family we have everything you need to know to about this new visa category. Read more
Arriving outside of the dates on your UK Visa Entry Vignette (Sticker inside your passport!) Last updated 24/02/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas Have you arrived before the valid from date on your vignette sticker or after the valid to date? Does this mean your visa is not active? Can you start work? What steps you can take to ensure you are working in the UK legally? Read more
UK Visa: Replacing Your Visa Entry Vignette (Transfer of Conditions) Last updated 26/02/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas If you can no longer arrive within the 30 or 90-day arrival window then this guide will tell you everything you need to know about expired entry vignettes, including postponing your arrival date, errors and applying for a replacement (transfer of conditions). Read more
Tier 5 Visa Application: Top 10 mistakes to avoid when applying Last updated 17/02/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas BritBound has helped thousands of people move to the UK, which means we've assisted with lots of second-time around visa applications! Here's some of the most common mistakes we see regarding the Tier 5 Visa Youth Mobility Visa Read more
Everything you need to know about the Biometrics Residence Permit (BRP) Last updated 09/09/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas Want to know more about the UK Biometrics Residence Permit, or BRP as we commonly refer to it as? We've put together an entire article dedicated to this topic! Might not be the most exciting read but it should prove informative! Read more
Which UK Visa Do I need to Apply for? Last updated 21/08/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas Unfortunately, you cannot just turn up and work in the UK. But there are a number of ways to be granted the right to live and work here. At BritBound the three most popular ways to enter the UK are as follows: Read more
What happens at the UK Biometrics Appointment? Last updated 19/06/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas Are you applying for a visa and want to know what the UK Biometrics Appointment is for? How you get an appointment or how to reschedule one? Read more
How to Apply for a Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visa (YMV) Last updated 14/08/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas This is a step by step guide to applying for the Tier 5 (YMV) Visa. If you're trying to find out 'How to apply for the Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visa as an Australian, Canadian or New Zealander' then this article should give you just what you need to get started. Read more
Everything you need to know about the Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visa (YMS) Last updated 22/02/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas The ultimate guide to this once in a life time visa. What it is, how much it costs, who it’s for, how to apply and all the FAQ's ever asked! If you have a question about this visa then you're in the right place. UPDATED 22nd FEBRUARY 2021 Read more
Should you use a guaranteed visa service? Last updated 19/06/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas There are few things more stressful than a visa application. But paying for someone to guarantee your visa? It can be quite the investment, but is it worth it? Read more
Everything You Need to Know About The International Health Surcharge (IHS) Last updated 12/03/2020 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas Are you confused about the IHS fee, whether you have to pay it and what exactly it is for? Let us help to enlighten you and explain as much as we can... Read more
How much does the Tier 5 Youth Mobility or UK Ancestry Visa really cost? Last updated 11/06/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas Why is it so hard to find out exactly how much a UK visa application is going to cost you? Well look no further, we've got the answers right here.. (info and prices relevant for Australia, Canada and New Zealand based applications). Read more
