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11 facts quoted from the official source

For a Commonwealth citizen, British overseas citizen, British overseas territories citizen, British national (overseas) or citizen of Zimbabwe aged 17 or over with a grandparent born in the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the pre-1922 Irish Free State.

Route type
Ancestry & return
Can bring
grandparents, dependants +2
from the official record
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Minimum ageThe applicant must be aged 17 or over.
  • Who qualifiesThe applicant must be a Commonwealth citizen, British overseas citizen, British overseas territories citizen, British national (overseas) or citizen of Zimbabwe.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentThe applicant must provide a valid passport or other travel document that establishes identity and nationality.
Also stated by the source
  • Purpose of the routeLive and work in the UK as an eligible Commonwealth citizen with a qualifying UK-born grandparent.
  • Qualifying family relationshipA qualifying grandparent must have been born in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man, or in the former Irish Free State before 31 March 1922, subject to the adoption rules.
  • Settlement after continuous residence (years)Settlement may be available after five years if the work and continuous-residence requirements are met.
  • Work and study rightsThe holder may work, seek work and be self-employed.
  • Family membersAn eligible partner and children may apply as dependants.
  • What the route grantsSettlement may be available after five years if the work and continuous-residence requirements are met.
Family

Who you can bring

grandparentsdependantschildrenpartner
  • Family membersAn eligible partner and children may apply as dependants.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Duration (years)Permission is normally granted for five years.
  • Duration and validityPermission is normally granted for five years.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to United Kingdom?
The official source states: For a Commonwealth citizen, British overseas citizen, British overseas territories citizen, British national (overseas) or citizen of Zimbabwe aged 17 or over with a grandparent born in the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the pre-1922 Irish Free State.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: grandparents, dependants, children, partner.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.uk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.ukLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this United Kingdom government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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