Switching Into Miscellaneous Other Visa Categories

This section covers various UK visa categories that may not fall under the previous classifications. Here’s a breakdown of some common types:

• Switching Into Leave To Remain Under 7 Years Child Residence Route: For children who have lived in the UK for at least 7 years continuously.
• Switching Into Leave To Remain On The Basis Of Being Over 18, Under 25 And Living At Least Half Of The Life In The UK: For individuals who have lived in the UK for at least half their life since turning 18.
• Switching Into Leave To Remain On The Basis Of Very Significant Obstacles To Integration In Country Of Origin: For individuals facing significant challenges returning to their home country.
• Switching Into Discretionary Leave Outside The Rules (10 Years Route): For individuals with a long residency history in the UK who may not meet the requirements for other routes.
• Switching Into Residence Card As Family Member Of An EEA National: For family members of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals residing in the UK.
• Switching Into Derivative Residence Card: For individuals deriving residence rights from a family member with a valid residence card.
• Switching Into Retaining Right of Residence: For those who previously held indefinite leave to remain and wish to retain their residence rights after a period of absence.
• Switching Into Leave To Remain For 2 Years On The Basis of 10 Years Long Residence: For individuals with a long residency history in the UK (10 years or more) who meet specific requirements.
• Switching Into Tier 4 General Student Visa: For those already in the UK who wish to switch to a Tier 4 General student visa for further studies.
• Switching Into PBS Dependant Visa As Dependant Of Tier 4 General Student: For dependants of Tier 4 General Student visa holders (usually spouses or children).
• Switching Into Tier 4 Child Student: For children aged 4 to 17 already in the UK who wish to switch to a Tier 4 Child Student visa to continue their education.
• Switching Into Leave To Remain As A Stateless Person: For individuals who are not considered nationals of any country.
• Switching Into Leave To Remain As Family Member Of A Stateless Person: For family members of stateless persons with leave to remain in the UK.
• Switching Into Leave To Remain On Discharge From HM Forces: For individuals leaving active service in the UK Armed Forces.
• Switching Into Leave To Remain As A Partner Of A Member Of HM Foreces: For partners of existing members of the UK Armed Forces already in the UK.
• Switching Into Leave To Remain As A Child Of Member Of HM Forces: For children of existing members of the UK Armed Forces already in the UK.
• Switching Into Leave To Remain As A Member Of Armed Forces Who Are Not Exempt From Immigration Control: For certain members of non-UK Armed Forces stationed in the UK who require a visa.
• Switching Into Leave To Remain As A Relevant Civilian Employee: For civilian employees accompanying UK Armed Forces personnel stationed abroad, now seeking to remain in the UK.
• Switching Into Leave To Remain As A Dependant Of A Member Of Non-HM Forces & Relevant Civilian Employee: For dependants of personnel in non-UK Armed Forces or accompanying civilian employees already in the UK.