Sierra Leoneans with British Roots Get New Opportunity to Live and Work in UK

Sierra Leoneans are among citizens of 22 African countries who could benefit from the United Kingdom’s Ancestry Visa, a Commonwealth-based immigration route that allows eligible applicants to live and work in the UK for up to five years, with a pathway to permanent settlement.Under the scheme, eligible applicants must be Commonwealth citizens aged 17 or above and demonstrate that at least one of their grandparents was born in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. Applicants must also show that they can support themselves financially and intend to work during their stay.Successful applicants are permitted to work, including through self-employment and voluntary activities, and may become eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after five years of continuous residence, subject to meeting the applicable requirements.