by Lisa Aspeling | Feb 1, 2021 | British Passports
If you are South African you have probably heard many people say, “I wish I had a UK passport”. You may have even said so yourself. It all sounds wonderful and many people see the UK as a place where the grass is greener, and opportunities are many. It is fair to say...
by Lisa Aspeling | Mar 6, 2019 | British Passports, Move Up, News, Visas
While it’s essential to choose an immigration agency that handles visa and passport applications both professionally and efficiently, with so many options out there how can you know which one to trust? Here are 10 tips to help you choose a reputable consultancy that...
by Ryan Rennison | May 14, 2018 | British Passports, Family Dependency, Move Up, News, UK Birth Rights
The past week, a fellow British nationality and UK immigration firm has released a press release that vaguely explains a change in British nationality laws. Move Up has since received several calls looking for clarity in the transaction and solutions moving forward....
by Ryan Rennison | May 23, 2017 | British Passports, UK Visitor and Transit Visas
Have a British Passport that has expired? This article caters for those fortunate enough to hold dual nationality; to be more specific, South Africans who also hold British nationality. Adult passports are issued for a set 10-year validity period. This also means that...
by Ryan Rennison | Dec 12, 2016 | British Passports, Family Dependency, News, UK Birth Rights, Visas
New South African Birth Certificates: What You Need to Know (2025 Update) Originally published in 2016. Updated October 2025 to reflect current Home Affairs processes and UK nationality requirements. If you were born in South Africa, your birth certificate is one of... by Ryan Rennison | Dec 7, 2016 | British Passports, Family Dependency
A UK partner or family visa refusal is serious, but it is not a reason to submit the same application again immediately. The first task is to understand exactly what the Home Office decided, which evidence it accepted, which requirement it says was not met and what...