A Commonwealth Citizen who can prove, by original documentation, that
he/she has a British-born grandparent, and who is aged 17 or over, may apply
for entry clearance to take up residence in the UK.  He/she will need to show that
he/she is able to work and that he/she intends to take or seek employment in the UK,
and that he/she will be able to maintain himself/herself and his/her family (if any) in the UK,
without recourse to public funds.

No Work Permit is required, and for a Commonwealth Citizen with the correct ancestral
connection this can be the best route for entry into the UK.  Application is usually made by
Commonwealth Citizens through the British High Commissioner in your home country.  

Attn South Africans: This Application must be drawn very carefully and the applicant must be well
prepared before going to Pretoria with the application compiled by us as there exists a good chance
that he/she might be interviewed.  An applicant will also under certain circumstances be allowed to
change he/she status from a visitor to an ancestry permit holder from within the UK.

After a period of staying in the UK for four years, you can then apply for 'right of abode' - and after a
further year, you may apply for a British Passport.

A number of requirements must be met to successfully gain right of abode or a British passport
however. For full details, click here.

For details on applying for British Citizenship click here:

Other similarly related visas are: