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UK visa refusal letter
I and my spouse were refused a UK tourist visa 2 yrs ago. I have my refusal letter but I misplaced hers and cant seem to find it in my inbox also.
I am not banned since it is'nt mentioned explicitly ...
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UK visit visa bank statement question
I am resident in GCC country, I will apply for UK tourist visit visa. I have current bank account which I receive the salary through it, and saving account under same bank under my name also, I ...
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Visa curtailed problem pops up every time I try to enter the UK
I can't find a similar example to mine so I'm writing this question.
I only hold a Romanian passport and I used to study in the UK for about 1 year (post-brexit) on a student visa in the UK and then I ...
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Can you typically get prescriptions fulfilled internationally? [Specifically Germany / UK]
I will travel to the UK from Germany today.
My German doctor is sending me a prescription, but it hadn't arrived by the time I left home, so I'll be unable to get it fulfilled before I leave the ...
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Can a travel agent abuse personal information they have on me?
Recently I had an unpleasant experience with a travel agent. His agency did visa assistance work. I emailed my UK refusal letter and other documents like NOC and cover letter, which I used for ...
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Am I somehow exempt from ETA and EES?
I live in the UK with Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
I do not have a UK passport. I have a passport of a Schengen country.
It appears that the ETA to (re-)enter the UK does not apply to me because ...
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When might a UK border control officer decide not to stamp passport on entry?
I am not a UK citizen. I am a BRP holder who lives in the UK for work. Everytime I come back to the UK after a short international trip, the border control officer adds an entry stamp to my passport. ...
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Fiance visa, didn’t mention girlfriend on previous visit applications
My friend and his girlfriend (a British citizen) are in a long term relationship, almost 8 years now. They're in the process of applying for a fiance visa.
They meet every requirement: finances, ...
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Does a Rejected Asylum Application in the UK Impact Future Travel and Visa-Free Entry?
I have a hypothetical question about the implications of a rejected asylum application in the UK. If someone applies for asylum in the UK, and their application is ultimately rejected at all stages (...
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I’m British passport Holder and my son has Italian ID can he enter UK ? Or he needs a valid passport?
Hi I’m a British citizen resident in Italy. My husband is Italian living in Italy and has UK settlement permit. My son is a newborn and has only an Italian ID card.
Can my son travel with me to Uk ...
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Will cashflow in my bank statement affected by second application?
During my first application (August), I provided a bank certificate with a balance amounting to £6000.
This application was rejected due to them needing the transaction details (i.e. a bank statement)....
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Uk exhibition pass query impact
I registered for fabrics exhibition in the uk next month. I immediately got a pass in my email.
I have not applied for a visa yet. If I don't attend the exhibition will this go to the immigration or ...
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Uk ban impact on other visas [duplicate]
If someone is banned by uk will it be possible to still get a schengen visa or usa visa?
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USA B2 visa implications of a prior refused UK visa application
I have had a UK tourist visa refusal 2 yrs ago. I have a 10 year USA B-2 visa and a recent Schengen visa. I wish to apply for UK visa again. However if I get refused will it impact my chances of ...
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Transit visa for UK [duplicate]
I will be travelling to Mumbai from Halifax via London by Air Canada, the layover is for 16 hours and the flight lands there (Heathrow) at 8:30pm and takes off on the next day at 1pm for Mumbai.
I don’...
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Travel to UK for tourism as a US citizen with a Class 1 Misdemeanor suspended jail sentence of 12 months (probation only and fines) ending 2011 [duplicate]
This question may have been asked many times before but I am going to ask again still. I am a US citizen with a Class 1 Misdemeanor in the US (for profane language over phone/voice message) for which ...
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UK visa form help
I entered the wrong employment join dates previously 2 yrs ago, when I filled the short stay visa form for the UK. The year was correct but I mentioned the wrong month.
Should I mention the right ...
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Visa for Jersey: Do I need an ETA?
am planning to go to Jersey for 2 weeks as a tourist, I am holding a passport from Spain...
So, since this new ETA for UK is coming (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-...
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UK: What happens when the duration of a multi-leg super-off-peak train ticket is longer than the super-off-peak window?
Rail lines in the UK sell "super-off-peak tickets". These tickets are valid only for a narrow range of times.
Railways appear to be willing to sell these tickets for journeys that cannot be ...
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With UK now moving away from BRP cards to eVisa, how can we prove that we are UK residents while applying for visas for other countries?
Foreigners living in the UK with UK BRP and BRC physical cards will find that their cards expire on 31 Dec 2024. Those physical cards are being replaced with UK eVisa.
The problem with the UK eVisa is ...
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Do I need to deposit my paycheck every month on the same day in order to get a UK tourist visa?
Should I be depositing my paycheck every month on the same date?
I usually do so after the 20th of every month. I read on a blog somewhere that for a UK tourist visa it's mandatory to do so.
I have a ...
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UK visitor Visa refusal on not meeting requirements of paragraph(s) V4.2 of Appendix V
I had applied for for 14 days to attend a relative wedding together with a minor son. They say I didn't demonstrate the circumstances or current whereabouts of any immediate family member, who may be ...
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How many months validity do I need on my French passport to travel from EU to the UK?
My French passport is expiring in 2 months. This month I need to travel from EU to the UK for a short work trip (3 days).
The official border control web page states that
Your identity document ...
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Will a UK Standard Visitor visa applicant in the year 2025 get a vignette sticker visa or eVisa?
Immigrants in the UK who hold biometric residence permit (BRP) or biometric residence cards (BRC) now have to obtain an eVisa before 31 December 2024.
Does UK eVisa replace UK Standard Visitor visa ...
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Is a direct airside transit visa needed for UK [duplicate]
My client arrived in the USA on 30 Mar 2024 via London. His return flight on BA departs on 30 Nov 2024
He is travelling on a South African passport with a H2A visa valid until 30 Nov 2024. He will be ...
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UK visitor visa financial circumstance
I am inviting my sister-in-law to visit after a denial last year (Denial letter attached). I am at a loss on how to accurately represent her finances.
She is a trader who earns and spends mostly in ...
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Indian Passport with Swedish Residence permit - will I need a Visa to visit Scotland?
I checked the website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa and when I select Indian passport as my travel document, it notifies I need a Visa.
However, I have a Residence permit issued by Sweden, can I ...
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How much flexibility do I have when a delay has caused me to miss my connection (UK national rail)?
Suppose I have bought an advance single ticket for a UK rail journey that requires a change of trains at some intermediate point. By default, my ticket is valid only on a specific pair of trains. ...
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Sending personal items back home to the UK whilst travelling Asia?
I am currently on a 4 month vacation in Asia with a backpack filled with stuff for specific things.
The problem is some of the stuff I have with me is no longer needed (warm clothing, hiking gear) as ...
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My British passport was not stamped on leaving Italy, does that matter?
My British passport was stamped on entry to Italy on the 11th of October 2024, but when leaving Italy at the same airport on the 16th of October 2024, after the e-gates (explicitly marked as third ...
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Travelling back to UK with ~ 3months left on EU passport
Swedish passport holder, with Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. My passport will expire on March 4, 2025. Some countries demand 6 months left (but three months for EU)[1]. I think that if I travel ...
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Travelling to UK with pending assault charge?
Hi I'm travelling to the UK because my grandma passed away - travelling from Canada. I have a pending assault charge from July that is still going through the courts - no other criminal record or ...
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Customs for personal goods when traveling from EU to UK as a tourist? [duplicate]
I want to travel as a tourist from EU to UK and taking my camera, laptop and smartphone with me. I would exceed the allowance of only 390 Pounds:
You will need to pay tax on all other goods if you go ...
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parent travel history reflecting on son?
If my mother has been to the UK multiple times, has a good travel history like schengen, America etc..
will this kind of travel history reflect well on her 18 year old son if he wants to try to travel ...
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UK visa refusal because trip costs two months of my salary [duplicate]
I am from Pakistan and today I received a UK visa refusal.
I applied from Pakistan.
I'm employed here in a local company deriving a monthly salary of 240000/- per month.
I have provided my job ...
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last year of school - UK visit visa
so I've visited the UK once with my mother when I was 17 years old. (we're egyptians so we need a visa)
we plan to visit the UK again next year but by that time I'd be 18 years old and in the last ...
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UK standard visitor visa sponsorship
We are planning to apply for UK visit visa, We will be visiting family in the UK as well.
I have a fixed deposit that is sufficient to sponsor for the trip, which will be maturing in a months time. I ...
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Pakistani having uk visa.entry in UAE
As a Pakistani citizen can i get a visa on arrival in Dubai on a valid uk visa? please guide.
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UK Entry clearance dates
Three of my dependents are going to join me in the UK, but the problem is that two of the have entry clearance dates that are valid untill December 18, 2024 while the third one's entry clearance ...
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Denied entrance into the UK 30 yrs ago, will I need a visa to visit friends in London?
30 yrs ago as a Canadian backpacker I met my boyfriend at the time in Asia. We traveled through India & Nepal returning to England, where he is from originally. I was denied entry into the UK due ...
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PLAB 2 Visa Sponsor
I'd be traveling to the UK for my Plab 2 exams via a visit visa and my father is my sponsor.
Can he just send the sponsorship money to my bank account with appropriate description and if yes,how ...
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Can you enter a visa-free country multiple times? [duplicate]
I am from the UK. I am flying to Thailand. I do not need a visa to enter Thailand, and have visa-free entry for thirty days. I'm flying to Nepal three days after I enter Thailand, and then back to ...
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I currently hold an L-1 Visa and have booked to go on holiday to the US in December. Do I need an ESTA?
I have an L1 Visa with which I have been back and forth to the US for work purposes. I have now booked a holiday to go to New York in December.
May I use my L1 visa to enter the US or do I need to ...
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financial part of visitors visa
for my mum who is self-employed and does a local but successful business, how will she answer "How much do you earn from your business in 1 year, how much do you spend in 1 year for UK visitor's ...
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Cheque salary vs bank transfer
Is getting paid by cheque an issue for tourist visa application for schengen us uk or canada? Most people get paid by bank transfer in my country.
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Slightly wrong name of company inviting me
I am invited by a company to give a conference in the UK in December. I already applied online for a standard visitor visa and paid fees of visa and appointment. I noticed that in the application I ...
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Question about my ties and residency when requesting B1/B2 US visa
I'm an Iranian student / 19 male studying in Italy on a study permit. I’ve recently been accepted into HackHarvard and another competition at Georgetown, and I have a letter from HackHarvard to show ...
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UK visa refusal. No reapply?
I had a UK visa refusal last year. i think i filled the form incorrectly. To be more specific the question "do you have any other source of income or savings?" I said no there. I had a ...
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Previous Schengen overstay, now applying for UK Business visa
I'm Moroccan and I had a valid student visa in 2007 in France and then I was asked to leave by France and they took my passport as I didn't complete my study after 2 years. I stayed in France for the ...
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Stained passport am I screwed
I have a flight very soon to Greece and noticed that I have small red dots scattered around the observation page in my uk passport. I’ve contacted EasyJet and they said typically if the data is ...
