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Uk Visit visa for my parents from India got refused due to no transactions in bank account, despite sufficient funds [duplicate]
We applied for a UK visit visa for my parents and it was refused, stating that "there are no transactions from your account, so how you are fixing your expenditure in your home country is not ...
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Do I need a UK transit visa travelling from the Netherlands to India [duplicate]
I am an Indian and have a Netherlands Type-1 residence permit. I am travelling from Amsterdam to New Delhi and will be transiting in LHR. Do I need a transit visa?
In the exemptions it says if you ...
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What are the chances for Iranians getting a German Schengen Visa at the moment?
I am single (f), have never left Iran before and work as a English teacher online. I would like to come to Germany for a month get a CELTA certificate there and visit some friends.
How high are the ...
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Ireland Visa Waiver program – minimum time in the UK?
I'm an Indian passport holder with a UK Short Stay "C" visa issued in the US. My visa does not have a BIVS endorsement. I understand that I can travel to Ireland without an Ireland visa, as ...
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How would I find out which is the flattest Center Parcs?
I'd like to take an elderly relative to one of the Center Parcs sites in the UK. She tires easily going up and down slopes, so I'd like to find out which of the sites is flattest - ideally out of ...
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Entering UK on a business visa for vacation
I applied for UK Standard Visitor visa a few months ago to attend my company's team building event in the London office. In my application I truthfully stated that it was for a business trip, and that ...
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What kind of pet carriers are allowed on UK trains?
What kinds of pet carriers are allowed on UK trains? The National Rail website says:
Dogs without leads, cats, birds and small animals must be carried in an enclosed cage or pet carrier which must be ...
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Mistake in previous visa application but visa approved. In new visa application what to do?
I’m currently on a student dependant visa in the UK, and during my visa application, I entered my mother’s date of birth incorrectly. I noticed this after I got my visa, and thus didn’t upload a ...
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Indian national travelling to UK with ricevuta and expired permesso di soggiorno
I am an Indian national and I had a 2-year UK multiple-entry visa, which expired last month.
Now I have to travel to the UK in July for an academic ceremony. I will apply for a UK visa again.
But my ...
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Can an EUSS Family permit be used to visit?
Can an EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit be used in place of a standard visitor visa to visit family in the UK, if you qualify for it?
It's listed as an option for coming to the UK in the gov.uk ...
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Visit the United Kingdom from South America: proving where we stay
My parents are going to visit the United Kingdom from South America. I have checked UK's site and they do not need a visa.
Only one requirements is not clear enough to me, and that is whether they ask ...
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US citizen with UK tourist plans made prior to receiving study offer in UK: Will I be allowed to enter the country prior to my program start date?
I am a US citizen who booked a flight in December 2023 to visit a friend in the UK from July 11 to August 7, 2024. In January, I decided to apply to study in the UK, starting in September 2024.
Today, ...
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My Pakistani passport is going to expire on 1 September 2024. Can I go to Pakistan in April and come back to the UK in May? I have a valid NIC card
My Pakistani passport has less than 7 months. But I need to go to Pakistan in April and come back to the UK in May. Can I travel with less than 6 months on my passport?
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Can I expect to get a UK visa if I was refused under v14 and v4.2a,c?
I had US (B1/B2) visa and I wanted to set up LLC in the US to run my own start-up. I had created LLC and received my EIN through the internet. The next step is to open business account in one of the ...
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Are you exempt for Kosovo visa if you have a valid UK multi-entry tourist visa?
I am an Indian passport holder and have a valid UK multi-entry tourist visa. Am I exempt from the need for a Kosovo visa?
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Can a UK Visitor visa be used for a different purpose than when it was first granted?
My partner has a two-year Standard Visitor visa valid until Jan 2025. Up to now he has only used this and previous Visitor visas to enter the UK to holiday with me.
It’s possible he may be invited to ...
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Do I need a transit UK visa? [duplicate]
I’m traveling from France to the US through London Heathrow airport. I have an Ethiopian passport but also a USA visa and French residency permit/ card. I wanted to know if I still needed a transit ...
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My spouse and I are planning to visit UK for both our graduations in the same university. Do we need to submit separate visa applications?
My spouse and I are planning to visit the UK for both our graduations in the same university. Do we need to submit separate visa applications?
We are both Sri Lankan citizens, residents of Dubai. My ...
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Can a Ghanaian receive an emergency UK visa to visit a funeral in London? [duplicate]
I'm a Swedish national. My husband is a Ghanaian citizen and has permanent residence in Sweden. My sister-in-law just passed away, and we want to attend her funeral in London.
We plan to stay from 20 ...
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Traveling from UK to Spain with prescription painkillers
I will soon be flying from UK to Spain (direct flight with Jet2). I am currently recovering after a surgery and use opioid-based prescription painkillers for pain management (codeine).
I have a ...
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Travel Ban in the United Kingdom for Criminal History
I was convicted of a crime in the US approximately 37 years ago in 1987. The sentence I received exceeds what the United Kingdom terms a ban (I served four years). Is there any way that I can get some ...
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Accidentally entered and exited the UK with different passports
I hold dual Chinese and Canadian citizenships. Last year, I was returning to China from Canada, but the only available flight option was a transfer flight with a layover in London. Upon passing ...
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For a UK visa, do I need to provide any sponsor letter for my adult daughter and son? [duplicate]
We all are travelling together (myself, wife, son and daughter). Son and daughter are students so not earning money. My wife is also working.
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My visit visa was refused due to large cash deposits. How to address it? [duplicate]
I need your advice as I was refused a visit visa to go see my daughter for two reasons:
You have stated that you are employed as a principal nursing officer earning a monthly income of 188776.00 NGN (...
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Do I need a credit card to apply for a visa to Norway?
I am a Chinese citizen, and I currently live and work in the United Kingdom after studying there.
I am following the steps at UDI in order to apply for a visa to visit Norway. While following the ...
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10-year UK visa ban. 15 years later and new citizenship
I was given a 10-year UK visa ban. It's been 15 years since the ban, I have learnt my lesson and through the grace of Jah, I have become a naturalized citizen of a country that doesn't require a visa ...
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Can I use my C and A type UK phone charger in the US without voltage converter?
Can anyone help me out please? I live in the UK. I bought a Duracell 30W C and A type charger for my Google pixel 8 pro and for my power bank to charge. I'm travelling to Costa Rica and wondering if I ...
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I am a registered sex offender from Arizona. Will I be allowed entry into Scotland? [duplicate]
I am traveling to Scotland from Arizona on March 3rd. Will I be allowed to stay in Scotland for vacation until the 12th of March 2024?
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Can one apply for a UK Visit Visa and France Schengen visa together / in parallel?
I am from India (with no UK or Schengen visa), visiting London and Paris. Entering London first, staying there for 2 weeks. From London, taking the Eurostar to Paris, staying there for a week and then ...
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Do I need to include foreign VAT while declaring goods for personal use at UK customs?
Suppose I buy personal goods worth 4500 AED (1000 GBP approx) in UAE and arrive at the UK. I am a UK resident.
Now suppose that I have paid an additional 225 AED (50 GBP approx) as VAT in UAE. So the ...
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Real prepaid sim card in Britain
I would like to have a British sim card for identification purposes mostly, e.g. registering on food ordering services. So I do not want a subscription and pay monthly. I would like to buy some ...
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Carrying medicines for my friend to UK [duplicate]
I will be travelling to UK for my job purpose and one of my friend in UK has asked me to deliver some Ayurvedic medicines for her illness which has prescription and receipt along with it, but I am ...
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Is there a UK long-term multiple-visit visa? [duplicate]
My younger sister is in the United Kingdom on a study visa. Can I apply for a long-term visit visa so I can be visiting often, as a first-timer? Like 2 - 5 years for instance?
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Should my partner explain UK visa refusal in her cover letter for Schengen visa application?
My partner and I are applying for a Schengen visa. Previously, she had a UK visitor visa refusal (the visa officer doubted she will leave the UK after her visit). While the Schengen visa application ...
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10-year visa ban
On my application I said that I have been refused a UK visa before, but failed to state the reasons for the refusal. I was refused a visa again under deceit and was given a 10-year ban. Is this a ...
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How many days later does the UK embassy share refusal information with other countries?
Recently I was refused by the UK. Now I want to apply for a Canadian visit visa.
My question is, how many days later does the UK embassy share the refusal information with other countries?
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Why are they helping to pay for your visit?
How do I respond to this question when my sister is sponsoring my UK visit?
Why are they helping to pay for your visit?
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Indian - Applying for wife (dependent on me) - Visit visa for UK
I was applying for a UK standard visit visa and was filling up the application form for my wife. She is a housewife with no source of income.
After filling the application form, at the end the ...
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What to answer for "Regular additional income you get in a year" and "how much money in savings (GBP)" for UK tourist visa?
I am planning to visit the UK as part of a tour group. My UK visa was rejected due to an incorrect amount written for "Total amount of additional income you get in a year".
I'm planning on ...
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Indian - Applying for UK Visit visa (6 months) - Self, housewife and son
In May 2024, we are planning (family of 3: me, wife and son, 10 years old) are planning to go on a trip to London and Paris.
We will enter London, stay for 2 weeks, from there take the Eurostar train ...
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I mentioned a travel on Most recent travels before making the travel because my appointment date was after the travel. Is that okay?
I had a work visa to the UK for which I had to travel on Jan 10, 2024 to Jan 23, 2024. It is valid only for one month. On Jan 1st I then applied for a standard visit visa to travel in March 2024 to be ...
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How to reach Southampton cruise port from London airports or Eurostar stations and vice-versa, without breaking the bank?
For a cruise project, I am researching the most cost-effective ways to reach a ship that departs Southampton from the different major points of entry in the UK, that are London airports and any train ...
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UK Visitor visa: Can parents depart country of origin a day before the validity date?
My mum and dad applied for a UK standard visitor visa (tourism) and received the approval today. They have been given a multiple-entry visa for 6 months.
Their entry clearance vignette shows a ...
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What documents are needed to justify the funds transferred in bulk indicated in my bank statement, to be submitted for UK visitor visa application?
I am a student currently pursuing my studies in Belgium. My home country is different from where I currently study. I wish to visit my friend in the UK this upcoming spring break and I am planning to ...
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How to search for a hotel for family with more than 2 children?
We are a family of 2 adults and 3 children aged between 8 and 10 in the UK. We do like to travel and usually end up booking our stay via AirBnB. Sometimes though we want to stay at a proper hotel or, ...
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UK visit visa for Nigerian
I am a Nigerian who has been invited to the UK for assessment by the British Army.
I would like to know how I could prove I have funds, as I haven't put funds into my account but I have 2 sponsors (1 ...
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International conference in United Kingdom for doctors
I'm attending an international conference about diabetes, which is paid by me and not sponsored. I intend to attend as a listener. I am a general practitioner doctor. What visa should I apply for ...
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Travelling with prescription ADHD medication to Cyprus
I have an ADHD diagnosis and a prescription for 15 mg of methylphenidate hydrochloride, which is chemically similar to Ritalin. I have tried to research what the Cyprus laws are around this medication ...
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Is a UK BRP card with "Leave to Enter" permit considered to be a residence visa for UK when applying for a UAE tourist visa?
I have booked flights to Dubai, UAE on Emirates for tourism. Now I am trying to apply for pre-approved Visa On Arrival using https://www.dvpc.net/EK-OnlineVisa/.
I am an Indian national and I have an ...
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Have you ever successfully negotiated rent in London? If yes, how? [closed]
I am new to London and just moved here from NYC. I am on the hunt for a 1-bed apartment and I noticed that when I ask landlords/agents if the rent is negotiable, they stop responding. I had a couple ...
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