The ex-British Gurkha visa, officially known as the “Gurkha Settlement Route,” allowed certain categories of ex-Gurkha soldiers and their families to settle in the UK. This route was introduced to address the historical injustice faced by Gurkha soldiers in terms of pension and settlement rights. It aimed to provide eligible ex-Gurkhas with the opportunity to live in the UK along with their families.
Visa Application Checklist for Children Under 30 and Over 30 of Ex-British Gurkha Soldiers
- Ex –British Gurkha’s Passport and Visa Copy with all the arrival and departure stamp.
- Sponsor’s Residence Permit Card
- Service Certificate (Red Book)
- Family Record or Kindred Roll
- Letter from Sponsor’s Employer or Certificate of Pension Credits/Benefits
- Original Pay slips for last 6 months and P60s
- Original Bank statements for at least 3 months and maximum 6 months
- Sponsor’s Utility bills (water/gas & electricity), Council tax bill (anyone or all if available) for last 3 months – Original
- Original Sponsorship Undertaking Form & Signed Statement of Sponsorship of Sponsor
- Sponsor’s Spouse’s Marriage Certificate (If applicable) – Original – Translated and Notarized
- Spouse’s Ex-Spouse Death Certificate – Original – Translated and Notarized (If Sponsor is a Gurkha Widow)
- Immigration Housing Report for the Sponsor’s property – Original, Sponsor’s Tenancy Agreement & House Rent OR Sponsor’s Property Title Deed & Mortgage Bank statement – Original
- Money Transfer Reciepts i.e. IME, Western Union – Original
- Proof Of Communication
Documents to be Prepared in Nepal
- Applicant’s Passport – Original + 2 photocopies
- Application Fees and TB Screening Certificate from IOM, Baluwatar Kathmandu, Ph:+977-014417219.
- Application Form filled Online
- Verification of Relationship Certificate – Original – Translated and Notarized
- Birth Certificates of applicant = Original = Translated and Notarized
- Unmarried & Unemployed Certificate – Original – Translated and Notarized
- Educational Documents i.e. SLC, 10+2, Degree Documents & Letter from College confirming attendance (If applicable)
- Character Reference Report – Original (IF applicable)
- Applicant’s Family photographs