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Of the 8 oldest monarchies in the World, United Kingdomis the 5th oldest and Japan ranks as the oldest monarchy that exists.
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London is home to signature landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the London Eye. It is the oldest surviving monarchy in the World

London is home to a veritable plethora of landmarks. Some signature sights are Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Madame Tussauds, and Westminster Abbey, for example. There are also a number of modern attractions in London, such as the London Eye, The Tate Modern, and the multi-purpose London Stadium

  • Ways to visit the UK
  • Requirements

Ways to visit the UK

The United Kingdom has a special visitor visa for those who are visiting for Marriage called “Marriage Visitor Visa”.

Visitors on Standard Visitor Visa can come for the purpose of Tourism, Business, Study for courses up to 6 months and other permitted activities.

You can

  • Come on a vacation
  • See your daily or friends
  • Volunteer for up to 30 days with a registered charity
  • Transit to another country
  • Take part in a school exchange program
  • Conduct business activities such as attending meetings or interviews
  • Take a recreational course of up to 30 days like a dance course
  • To study, do a placement or take an Exam
  • As an academic, Senior Doctor or Dentist
  • For Medical Reason

Requirements

  • Valid passport for the duration of your stay
  • you’ll leave the UK at the end of your visit
  • you’re able to support yourself and your dependants during your trip (or have funding from someone else to support you)
  • you’re able to pay for your return or onward journey (or have funding from someone else to pay for the journey)
  • you’ll not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK your main home

The rules on what you’ll need to enter the UK ay be different if you’re travelling from Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Mandatory Recognition of Foreign Professional Qualification by competent authority. Proof of Vocational / Academic Education and Training. If you do not qualify
    • Attend a Qualification Program To Cover up Missing Theory/Practical Skills
    • Residence Permit is given for Recognition of Foreign Qualification
      i) Company Training courses, Technical Training or Job Related German language courses
  2. Sufficient Knowledge of German Language - At least A2 for Skilled Crafts and Trades and B2/B1 for other trades
  3. Medical Fitness by a German Authorized Doctor in your Area
  4. Police Verification - Criminal Background Check and Character Verification
  5. Ability to Cover Cost of Living - Money deposited in Blocked Account or Declaration of Commitment

Work Visas

  1. Residence Permit - Aufenthaltserlaubnis - 2 years extensible
    i) Gainful employment - EU BLUE CARD - RP FOR QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS
    ii) Training
    iii) Humanitarian, legal or political reasons
  2. Settlement Permit - Niederlassungserlaubnis - equivalent to Permanent Residence - leads to Citizenship after 8 years
  3. Visa for Jobseekers Program Sec20(1)(2) AufenthG (German Residence Act) - Work for up to 10 hours per week as part of application process-6 months

EU Blue card

The EU Blue card is a special residence permit for foreign academics seeking qualified employment in Germany.

Requirements to Receive an EU Blue Card

  • German Degree, or a recognized foreign higher education degree
  • Job offer from a company in Germany matching your educational qualification
  • Gross annual income of at least €56,400 (as of 2022) in STEM programs. Must be approved by German Federal Emplloyment Agency.

Advantages of EU Card

  • Duration of Work Contract + three additional months upto 4 year period
  • Extensible but must get German Authority approval for any job changes within the first two years of employment.
  • May obtain Settlement Permit after 33 months. Language skill required at a minimum of B1 in accordance with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. (CEFR)
  • Can Bring their Family to Germany, spouse and children less than 18 years of age.






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