Check the grounds for a long-term type D visa

Checking the grounds for a long-term type D visa: individual analysis of your situation

A long-term national type D visa allows you to legally reside, study, work or reunite with your family in an EU country. If you are in the United Kingdom and are considering applying for such a visa to Ukraine or another country, you should start by checking the legal grounds. 

The Consultant legal marketplace team offers comprehensive support — from preliminary analysis to application support.

Assessment of grounds for obtaining a long-term D visa

To obtain a national D visa, you must have a clear legal justification. Lawyers will check for compliance with the following grounds:

1. analysis of employment, educational or family ties that may be recognised as legitimate grounds for a D visa;
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   verification of legal documents for compliance with the requirements of the destination country;
3. 
   establishing the fact of permanent or long-term residence in the United Kingdom, which affects the visa history;
4. 
   assessment of the risks of refusal and recommendations for minimising them.

Consultant marketplace lawyers help determine the real possibility of obtaining a visa based on legislation and case law.

Legal analysis of documents for a Type D visa

Having a properly prepared set of documents plays a key role. Our specialists:

• check the legal status of the applicant in the United Kingdom;
• analyse accompanying documents (contracts, certificates, confirmation of financial capabilities, etc.);
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  conduct a legal review of the purpose of stay and its compliance with the official grounds for a national visa;
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  compile a list of documents that need to be revised or replaced.

We work in accordance with the latest changes in immigration legislation and the requirements of the consular services of EU countries.

Consultation on long-term visas: choosing the optimal scenario

Even if there are several grounds, it is important to choose the one that has the highest chance of success. As part of the consultation, lawyers:

• explain the difference between the grounds: study, employment, family reunification, humanitarian reasons;
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  compare the requirements of different countries (e.g. Poland, the Czech Republic, Lithuania) for a D visa;
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  suggest the best way to apply for a visa, taking into account the client's status in the UK;
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  provide a step-by-step action plan.

This allows you to avoid wasting time and money on an unfounded application.