Questions tagged [uk]
An island country in Western Europe, consisting of Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) and Northern Ireland.
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UK Spouse Visa (FLR M) question - When did you last travel to the country where you were born? [migrated]
I'm going through the first FLR M spouse visa application (currently on a fiancé visa inside the UK) and got stuck on a question.
Although it is obviously simple, I'd prefer to double check I'm not ...
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Can I re enter France with a demande de duplicata pour un titre de séjour?
I have a 10-year France titre de séjour but it was lost. I applied for a duplicate but I haven't received it yet. It's been more than two months.
I have only a “demande de duplicata pour un titre de ...
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UK transit with USA residence card initially issued before 21 April 1998
Reading transit visa requirements in UK, it says I need "USA Permanent Residence card issued by the USA on or after 21 April 1998". I initially got my Green Card in 1995, and renewed it ...
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What does it mean if the UK writes 6680 on a stamp in the passport? [closed]
Please can somebody help me to find out? Can my friend come from Germany to visit a friend in the UK? They put a stamp with the code 6680, that was in Stansted Airport on a Romanian passport.
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Do I need a UK transit visa to travel from Sweden to the USA? [duplicate]
I am from Bangladesh and studying at Linkoping University, Sweden. I have a Swedish residence permit and a USA tourist visa.
During the Christmas holidays I am planning to travel to Miami with British ...
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Date of issue in UK visitor's visa application form
I am currently in the process of applying for a UK visitor's visa, and one of the questions on the form pertains to whether I have been issued a UK visa in the past 10 years. If the answer is "...
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Can I apply for a UK tourist visa if I overstayed a Schengen visa 11 years ago?
I overstayed in Italy for 2 years in 2012 (11 years ago). Will I be granted a UK tourist visa?
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UK Tourist Visa & Travel requirement
I am a Permanent Resident with a Green Card, holding an Indian passport and a UK Tourist Visa valid from November 30, 2023, for a duration of six months. I'm considering taking a flight from the US on ...
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Should I explain a complicated situation when asked why I'm going to the UK, at the country I'm leaving? [closed]
I am an EU citizen with indefinite leave to remain in the UK (ILR), where my primary residence is. However this is currently complicated to prove, and requires a multitude of documents. This situation ...
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UK tourist visa 4.2 (a) and (c) [duplicate]
I am getting married in 20 days and my fiancé wanted to holiday in the UK after our wedding. His mother is sponsoring the trip as a gift.
I applied along with him and the travel agent asked me to ...
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Will the speed camera trigger on M1 UK if driving below 70?
If I’m driving on the M1 motorway in the UK, and the caution speed (smart motorway) is lowered because of some congestion ahead perhaps, say 60 mph, will the camera trigger if I'm going at 68mph? Or ...
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Initial balance (Visit Visa) [duplicate]
My visa application has been refused 3 times..The first refusal was about cash deposit, spnosor family ties evidence and plan of stay...Second refusal was about cash deposit...The third refusal about ...
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Colombian visa to the UK
My girlfriend is coming from Colombia to stay with me for 2 months, and we don't know the exact date she will go back within those 2 months. The question is, do I need to buy her return ticket, or is ...
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Do you need a visa when transitting in UK with a foreign passport and a residence permit [duplicate]
I hold a Danish foreign passport and a residence permit and will be travelling from Copenhagen to Fuerteventura with a transit in UK, but im unsure whether I need a visa or not...
Your prompt ...
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Does one need a return ticket if visiting the UK for the first time on an Australian passport if only aiming to go for 7 weeks?
My 20-year-old daughter is travelling for the first time to the UK to visit friends. However due to $$ constraints I can only get her a one-way ticket. But I'm looking to getting her a ticket back ...
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Marriage visitor visa UK
My fiance and I have planned to get married in the UK. He is a UK citizen and I am Indonesian. To apply for a marriage visitor visa, I need to give notice for marriage. But in the requirements of this ...
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Which countries should I include in my travel history for UK Standard Visitor visa?
Context: I am an Indian national living in the Netherlands. I will be applying for a UK Standard Visa from Amsterdam.
So, everything else in the main form is clear but the travel history part is ...
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UK/US dual citizen traveling from UK to US
I'm travelling on Monday to the US from the UK. I live in UK and have dual nationality. My US passport expired so I got an ESTA for my UK passport... I've just heard from an American friend that I ...
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Do Green Card holders need a visa for UK transit?
I am a Turkish citizen holding a Green Card and living in the United States. I will be traveling from Orlando to Gatwick Airport, and from there, I will be heading to Turkey. I will have my immigrant ...
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UK Tourist Visa from India - Self-employed and savings
My spouse and I are applying for a UK tourist visa from India. We intend to visit London during December for 10 days.
We have a company and we both are partners in the company, from which we get ...
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Entry/Exit rights on a 3 lane roundabout with 2 lane Entry/Exit?
Please refer to the term 'outermost' as the driving side and 'innermost' as the overtaking side, because right and left are swapped depending on the country.
Here is an example of a 3 lane roundabout
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US citizen - can I visit the UK after a DUI conviction? [duplicate]
I have noticed that travel from the US to UK is visa free. But the person visiting the UK had a DUI conviction in 2018, had 10 days of house arrest, and 9 months a DUI classes.
Will I require a visa ...
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Filipino on a UK marriage visa, going home with spouse for a holiday. What documents do we need to leave the Philippines after our stay?
A Filipino on a UK marriage visa is looking to travel back to the Philippines for a 2-week holiday and to take his spouse to meet the family. When leaving the Philippines, we are worried they may want ...
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Schengen to Schengen with connecting flight via UK (non-Schengen)
Indian here with a single-entry Schengen tourist visa. I'm planning to visit Iceland (first port of entry) then Europe with a connecting flight via the UK (non-Schengen). Can I travel between Iceland ...
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Long distance US girlfriend coming to the UK
So last month I travelled to Los Angeles to visit my long distance girlfriend for 2 weeks, we had a great time. But now she would like to visit me in the UK.
What exactly does she need? Passport, visa ...
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When applying for a British visa, is it necessary to supply a translation of the passport? [closed]
I've read the official advice here, which doesn't contain the answer.
The answer is not obvious because as well as having to be presented when applying for visas, passports also need to be presented ...
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I am an Indian passport holder with a Type 1 Dutch residence permit transiting through London. I wanted to clarify if needed a transit Visa or not? [duplicate]
I have seen multiple people ask a similar question but it was asked a few years ago and I wanted to clarify if the rules were still the same. I have a temporary residence permit(a plastic card) for ...
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Do I need a UK transit visa when connecting directly in London Heathrow when travelling with a Dutch RP and Indian Passport? [duplicate]
So, I'm planning my travel from Amsterdam to Hyderabad, India, and I was confused by the various personal accounts and information on the UK government website. I have a Residence Permit from the ...
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Do I need to disclose '' REQUIRED TO LEAVE CHINA'' in my new UK application
My Request to inlude my new born baby in my Chinese residency documents and by extension, visa extension was refused by Chinese authorities in Guangzhou China in 2007. According to them, I was ...
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What are the entry requirements for a US Citizen visiting the UK as an unpaid conference speaker?
This is my first post here so I apologize if I've done anything wrong. I've already reviewed GOV.UK and a similar thread from 2016, What are the visa rules for US speakers, at UK conferences, who may ...
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Do South African citizens living in Portugal with temporary residence need a tourist visa to visit UK?
My daughter and her family are moving to Portugal in November on a D7 visa. They will be issued with temporary residence cards valid for two years. If they come to visit me in the UK, do they need a ...
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UK dependant visa - what does "restricted work" mean?
The BRP card of a person I'm interested in hiring states:
Type of permit: Dependant leave to enter
Remarks: Restricted work, no work as sportsperson
I'm hiring for an IT role, so the "no ...
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My UK visa was refused under deception; is my dependent affected by the same ban?
I am a Ghanaian national. My UK visa was refused under deception, meaning I am under automatic ban for next 10 years. Is my dependent affected by the same ban?
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Can I sign up for Wework as a tourist?
I’m traveling to the UK soon and would need some office space for effective remote work. Could I sign up for WeWork as a tourist or do I have to be a resident?
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UK Visa - 3 month in advance
I want to apply for a UK visa, to visit a friend. I have to apply 3 months in advance but the visa could be granted sooner. Does this mean that the visa will be dated sooner than the 3-month ...
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My UK Visa V3.6 Refusals looks a little different
Here’s a summary of my immigration history:
I applied for my brother’s wedding in 2019 which was to be held in the UK. I applied for a visit visa and got the notice posted. My other family members ...
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UK Entry Denied or Refused
I recently completed my studies in the UK and went on holiday to Europe. During this time, the Home Office emailed me, stating that I am eligible for a Post-Study Visa.
However, they also mentioned ...
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UK visitor visa: I have not received the courier UPS label yet. How can I get the label? Applying from the US
I have paid for two way courier service with VFS but have not received the label yet.
When will it be generated ? I have bio metric appointment in a week. Will I get it after the biometric appointment ...
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Applying for UK visitor visa from Germany as an international student
I'm applying for a friend's visitor visa from Germany. Is it okay if she has have 4 months left on her student visa while applying for uk tourist visa? It has not been stated explicitly if they need a ...
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How to Travel in the EU with a UK 1951 Refugee Travel Document: Visa Requirements and Country List
Could you please provide a list of European Union (EU) countries where individuals holding a UK 1951 Refugee Travel Document can travel without a visa? I am particularly interested in information ...
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TLS contact - Keep My Passport added service
I applied in the Prague TLS centre for a certificate of entitlement to the right of abode in the UK and I payed for the added service Keep My Passport. I have now received a feedback on my application ...
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I received an email from UKVI stating; We have made an error concerning your visa. Please submit your passport to the VAC [closed]
I received a visa and after a few days got this message:
We have made an error concerning your visa.
Please submit your passport to the Visa Application Centre (VAC) where you originally made your ...
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Which UK train services have USB/power sockets, and where?
I hope to collect the following information:
name of operator / route
is there a USB charging socket / is there a 3-pin plug socket
at every seat / only at tables / not in standard class
So that for ...
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Do I need visa for Poland with UK refugee travel documents?
I want make sure that I can go to Poland for holiday with out visa because I have UK refugee travel documents. I need help because I try to ask the Poland consulate but I didn’t find an answer please ...
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Damaged passport - will it be acceptable?
So my Polish passport's first ID page is falling out and becoming detached; it’s still attached but is coming undone.
Apart from that, it's in perfect condition; all details are readable, it’s just it'...
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UK Visitor Visa for my mother with my husband's sponsorship was denied once
Me and my husband are sponsoring for my mother's visitor visa this time. Currently she is employed as a primary school teacher but she will be leaving her job i.e. retiring when coming to the UK. Her ...
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Does one need a UK Transit visa for SA national returning home on US J1 visa (grace period)
My daughter is a South African national and flew with BA via London to the USA.
She did not need a transit visa (DATV) due to holding a valid USA J1 visa for this trip.
Her J1 visa expires on 30 Nov, ...
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Tax refund rules in the UK (London) after Brexit
I'm getting ready for a trip to London from Canada. On my previous visit, I could get a VAT refund of 20% by using my passport when making purchases or receiving the refund at the airport tax refund ...
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How can I track how many days I've used a UK Flexi Season Ticket for when it's in QR code format?
I'm looking to purchase a UK Flexi Season Ticket online, specifically using thetrainline (although I'm ultimately travelling with Thameslink). I would like to get it in QR code format as I believe it'...
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For UK Visitor Visa, what evidence to provide for source of funds?
I am currently planning to make an application for UK long term visitor visa in next few months for my mother.
I and working full time in UK and will be sponsoring my mother for her visa application ...
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