UK Ancestry visa

UK Ancestry visa is a residence route in United Kingdom (Ascendance). Age 17+, grandparent born in UK (incl. Channel Islands, IoM, pre-1922 Ireland), able and intending to work, self-supporting. Fee ~£700 pp + IHS £1,035/adult/yr. ILR after 5 yrs (consultation proposes keeping 5).

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in United Kingdom

Only-home test: UK home held ≥91 days (≥30 days there in tax year), no overseas home; or full-time UK work

Arriver sufficient ties: 46–90 days need 4 ties (rarely met), 91–120 need 3; FIG regime 4 yrs if non-resident 10 yrs

Residence certificate: HMRC certificate of residence once SRT met

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

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Requirements at a glance

There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 6 years.

How holders are taxed

UK worldwide taxation; 4-yr FIG exemption possible for new residents

Next steps

Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.

Catégorie	Ascendance
Investissement	—
Frais (famille)	CHF 17'400
Revenu / an	—
Avoirs	—
Séjour min.	0
Résidence perm.	5
Citoyenneté	6
Travail	yes
Éligibles	Commonwealth citizens (and BOTC/BNO, Zimbabwe) with a grandparent born in the UK/Channel Islands/IoM
Impôts	UK worldwide taxation; 4-yr FIG exemption possible for new residents
État au	2026-10

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