Owl and Snake Immigration

17/04/2026

O&S Immigration is SEVEN years old today! 🎉

The job satisfaction I derive from O&SI, is beyond anything I got from 25-years in UK government jobs.

And, I've had the BEST team behind me all the way! ❤️🙏

09/04/2026

Successful Super-Priority refund request for a client today, saving her £1000! While still having her spouse visa extension (FLR-M) application resolved in 2-working days from her bio date!

UKVI policy on refunds here:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69c4f80e471d520038d0f660/Immigration_and_nationality_refunds_policy.pdf

18/03/2026

Visa fee increases, effective from 8 April 2026.

Highlights:

Partner/spouse/fiancé entry clearance: £2064
(Increase of £126, from £1938)

Partner/spouse extension (FLR-M): £1407
(Increase of £86, from £1321)

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): £3226
(Increase of £197, from £3029)

Naturalization (citizenship): £1839
(Increase of £104, from £1735. Quoted fees inclusive of the mandatory citizenship ceremony fee of £135)

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15/03/2026

Something we really appreciate during the course of our work, is the opportunity to meet some really kind and deserving couples, who are understandably anxious as they go through a visa process. Helping them through it is a responsibility but also a privilege.

13/03/2026

https://owlandsnake.co.uk/guides-%26-letter-templates/f/uk-partner-visa-routes---whats-the-difference-between-them

Updated March 2026

11/03/2026

https://owlandsnake.co.uk/guides-%26-letter-templates/f/how-much-savings-do-you-need-for-ilr-on-the-family-visa-route

How much do you need in savings, if you’re making an application for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), on the family visa route, as a spouse or an unmarried partner, via the Cat D savings route?

10/03/2026

https://owlandsnake.co.uk/guides-%26-letter-templates/f/do-i-really-need-an-immigration-adviser-lawyer-or-solicitor

Updated March 2026

05/03/2026

Citizens of Nicaragua and St. Lucia will require visas if they wish to visit the UK.

They can no longer apply for Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs). Effective from today, as per the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC1691).

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03/03/2026

When can I apply for my spouse/partner visa extension (FLR-M)?

Last updated 3 March 2026.

03/03/2026

VFS in UAE, Iran, Qatar and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are closed until further notice.

(Note: Other biometric centres are available in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including Jeddah and Al Khobar)

If you had a biometric appointment arranged, you will need to re-arrange it via the website.

https://visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/gbr/news/temporary-closure-of-the-uk-visa-application-centres-in-the-uae

https://visa.vfsglobal.com/irn/en/gbr/news/temporary-closure-of-the-uk-visa-application-centre-in-tehran

https://visa.vfsglobal.com/qat/en/gbr/news/temporary-closure-of-the-uk-visa-application-centre-in-qatar

https://visa.vfsglobal.com/sau/en/gbr/news/temporary-closure-of-the-uk-visa-application-centre-in-riyadh

26/02/2026

Whilst we primarily help clients with spouse/partner visas, extensions, ILR, and naturalization, we also assist with other visa types from time to time.

UK Ancestry is one such category we often deal with.

And we're always grateful for positive Google reviews from happy clients!