The UK Border Agency considers applications for permission to enter or stay in the United Kingdom (UK) through our visa services around the world. Please use this website to apply for a visa to come to the UK.
Do I need a visa? |
How to apply for a visa |
Frequently Asked Questions |
| Use our 'Do I need a UK visa' questionnaire
to find out if you need a visa to come to the UK. |
Our 'How to apply' section provides all the information you need to help you make your application for a UK visa. |
Do you have a query? Check our 'Frequently asked questions' page for answers to common questions about the visa application process. |
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Are you looking to study in the UK?
Long-term visit visa for regular travellers to the UK
Playing by the rules in the UK - a pdf guide for international travellers
Guide to visa processing times
Introducing fingerprint checks at the border
Customer satisfaction questionnaire on visa application process
Latest News
New English language requirement for visa applicants joining partners in the UK (09/06/2010)
Four arrested in sham marriage operation (09/06/2010)
New Visa Customer Service Standards (30/03/2010)
Convicted drug smuggler stopped at Gatwick London airport (12/03/2010)
Changes to Tier 4 student visa applications from today 3 March 2010 (03/03/2010)

