Do you need a solicitor for your UK visa application?

When advice is most useful

• You have a previous refusal, overstay or immigration breach.
• You have a criminal record, however minor.
• Your financial or relationship evidence does not fit neatly within the rules.
• You are relying on exceptional circumstances or human rights grounds.
• You are an employer sponsoring workers or facing a compliance issue.

What a solicitor does

A regulated solicitor can assess your eligibility, identify risks, advise on evidence, prepare representations and deal with the Home Office on your behalf. Solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and must carry professional indemnity insurance.

What a solicitor cannot do

No solicitor can guarantee a visa will be granted. Decisions are made by the Home Office, and anyone promising a guaranteed outcome should be treated with caution.

Costs

Our fees depend on the type of matter and are set out on our fees page. We confirm the fee for your matter in writing before any chargeable work begins.

Figures checked against GOV.UK and legislation.gov.uk on 3 October 2026. Fees and rules change; always confirm the current position on GOV.UK before applying.