40% of UK visas have an avoidable issue. Don't let yours be one of them.
We'll show you the requirements for your route, help you gather the right documents, and surface the issues that most commonly cause delays — before you spend a penny on fees.
Get started£149 one-off · No account needed · Takes 5 minutes
Your preparation checklist
- Confirm your route
- Gather identity documents
- Prepare financial evidence
- English language requirementCommon cause of delays on this route
- Submit your application
3.5m+
UK visa applications submitted every year
40%
of applications have an avoidable issue
8+ weeks
average delay from a single missing document
5 min
to set up your route-specific checklist
How it works
Three steps. No guesswork.
Tell us about your situation
Pick your visa route and share a few details. Takes about 5 minutes.
Your answers
3 of 8 questions
Get your route-specific checklist
We'll show you exactly what to gather for your route, the issues most commonly seen, and estimate your costs and timeline.
Document checklist
General route information — not advice on your specific application.
Apply with confidence
Work through your checklist at your own pace. Know exactly what's needed before you spend a penny on fees.
Your timeline
Who this is for
Rowan is built for straightforward applications.
If your situation is complex, you'll be better served by an IAA-authorised adviser or SRA-regulated solicitor. Here's the honest split.
Right for you if…
- You're applying for Spouse / Partner, Skilled Worker, ILR, or British Citizenship
- Your situation fits within the standard Immigration Rules
- You want to organise your application end-to-end yourself
- You want to prepare before seeing a solicitor, to keep fees down
Talk to a solicitor if…
- You've had a previous visa refusal on credibility or deception grounds
- You have a criminal record, asylum history, or ongoing enforcement action
- You have long residence gaps, complex family circumstances, or human rights grounds
- You need someone to represent you to the Home Office or at tribunal
Find a regulated adviser via GOV.UK's adviser finder.
From our users
Real people. Real applications.
“I had no idea what documents I needed for my spouse visa. Rowan's checklist walked me through every requirement for my route in order — I'd have got it wrong starting from GOV.UK.”
Priya S.
Spouse visa applicant, London
The GOV.UK guidance was overwhelming. Once I picked my route, Rowan pulled together the checklist, templates, and timeline I needed. I didn't waste weeks jumping between pages.
James T.
ILR applicant, Manchester
I was quoted £3,000 by an immigration solicitor. Rowan helped me prepare everything myself and my application went through first time. I genuinely couldn't believe how straightforward it was.
Fatima A.
British citizenship applicant, Birmingham
My employer was sponsoring my Skilled Worker visa but I still had to gather personal documents. Rowan broke it into steps I could actually manage alongside a full-time job.
Carlos M.
Skilled Worker visa applicant, Edinburgh
How Rowan compares
Between reading GOV.UK for a week and paying £3,000.
Rowan is the middle path: the guided preparation you'd get from a solicitor, at a fraction of the price — without the personal advice only a regulated professional can give.
| Feature | GOV.UK (DIY) | Rowan | Immigration solicitor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | £149 one-off | £1,500–£5,000 |
| Time to get organised | 20+ hours of reading | ~5 hours guided | 1–2 meetings |
| Personal advice on your case | No | No | Yes |
| Document organisation | You do it | Done for you | Done for you |
| Route-specific checklist | Generic only | Included | Included |
| Templates & cover letter | No | Included | Tailored to case |
| Risk sign-off | You | You | The firm |
The honest comparison
Between GOV.UK and a £3,000 solicitor.
There's Rowan.
Route-specific checklists, templates, and a timeline — the published rules organised so you can work through your application in order.
One plan. Everything you need.
No subscriptions. No hourly fees. No upsells.
- Route-specific document checklist
- Financial requirement calculator
- Application timeline with key dates
- Editable cover letter & employer/landlord templates
- Common issues to watch for on your route
- Document vault and progress tracker
- Printable application bundle
- Deadline reminders by email
- Email support throughout your application
- 7-day money-back guarantee