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Entry clearance definition

What does Entry clearance mean? In UK immigration practice, entry clearance is the pre‑travel authorisation issued overseas confirming that a non‑British citizen meets the immigration rules to enter the UK for a stated route (for example, visitor, work, study) and period. It is defined in legislation: Immigration Act 1971, s 33(1), as a visa, entry certificate or other document taken (in accordance with the rules) as evidence of eligibility for entry. Decisions are made by Entry Clearance Officers within UK Visas and Immigration. Where the Rules require entry clearance, a person must obtain it before travelling; carriers and Border Force will expect to see...

UK entry clearance: lawyers' checklist of supporting documents and submission formats, including translations, dependants and children, separate dependant applications, ATAS, TB and criminal record certificates

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Checklist of supporting documents for Entry clearance

Format for translations

If a document is not in English or Welsh, you must supply the original-language version together with a complete translation that includes:

certification by a qualified translator, plus credentials for the translator or translation Company that the Home Office can independently verify
contact details for the translator or translation company
confirmation that the translation is a true and accurate version of the original
the date the translation was completed
the translator’s full name and signature, or that of an authorised official of the translation company

Format for documents

All identity documents submitted must be originals, unless stated otherwise. Provide clear A4 copies of the originals as supporting evidence. For most non-settlement Applications, you upload supporting documents digitally before your Appointment, rather than handing over original hard copies at the visa application centre. Where this cannot be done, some visa application centres offer scanning and upload services. In such cases, take your copies to your appointment and a staff member will upload them on the day (a fee applies)...

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Nelli Shevchenko

Sherrards Solicitors LLP

Nelli Shevchenko is a Senior Associate and Head of the UK Immigration Department at Sherrards Solicitors. With over 10 years of experience at leading London immigration law firms, she has advised a wide range of clients, from major corporates to entrepreneurs and high-profile individuals.Her practice spans both corporate and private UK immigration matters, with expertise in Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility visas, sponsor licence applications and compliance, and right to work issues. Nelli has a particular focus on Global Talent visas, assisting specialists in the technology sector, scientists and researchers across all fields, and arts professionals including those in fashion, architecture and entertainment. She is also experienced in advising on complex British nationality cases.Before joining Sherrards, Nelli led the UK corporate immigration department at a US law firm. She is an editorial board member of the Immigration Law...

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