Switch from ancestry dependant to spouse of UK citizen visa

[Spunkeroli]

Hi everyone,

Hope you can assist with my query.

I am a British citizen who recently moved to live in the UK. I entered the UK on an ancestry visa as my citizenship application was being appealed due to an initial refusal (complicated issues to do with my parents' marriage). My husband came here to the UK with me on an ancestry dependent visa. Just after that, my British citizenship was approved.

We want him to begin the process for ILR as soon as possible. Should he apply for a new visa as the spouse of a British citizen now, or should he wait until the end of his ancestry dependent visa, another 4.5 years? ie, does the five years on an ancestry dependent visa count for anything, or should he switch to a new visa ASAP to begin clocking up the time spent here?

Thanks for your help!

[vinny]

He should switch ASAP.