Questions tagged [uk]
An island country in Western Europe, consisting of Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) and Northern Ireland.
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I have received the following email from UK Visas and Immigration. Please help me out!
I have submitted 4 applications on 5th april at VAC,Lahore, Pakistan and received this email for all 4 of us...
Dear Customer,
Your UK visa application has been issued.
PLEASE DO NOT GO ...
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Bank solvency statement for UK visa
I applied for UK tourist visa (6 months) 2 weeks ago. I will go to London for only a weekend (3 days). I live in the Netherlands. I have a question regarding financial evidence. My bank isn't able to ...
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tracking UK visitor's visa application
How should I track my UK Visitor's visa application status from Karachi, Pakistan? It has been 8 working days already and I have not received any notification as yet. Should I call Gerry's and find ...
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How to proceed with applying for UK Standard Visitor Visa for my family if primary is applying later
Me and my family are planning on taking a vacation to the UK soon (end of June '19). Two of my children are US citizens so they do not need visas, but me, my wife, and my oldest son are all Indian ...
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Can I apply for a UK visit visa from a country other than my own?
I am a Pakistani currently visiting the United Arab Emirates. Can I apply for a visit visa to the UK from here?
Edit: I am in the UAE on a visit visa.
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Can I enter the UK with short term study visa even though my course is over?
I was enrolled in a student exchange program for a two-week internship at a university in the UK, but unfortunately my visa's processing got delayed, and I received my passport with visa too late and ...
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UK visa Upgrade from normal to Premium Service
As per the recent suspension of biometrics enrolment for UK visas at US Application Support Centres, I wanted to upgrade from normal to premium service to use the New York Premium Application Centre. ...
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Consent letter for minors UK Visa
I am applying for UK visa for me and my son. I am divorced and have custody papers from my country.
Do I need to apply consent letter from his father to apply for the visa or only from me?
What ...
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Is there anything we could add or change to this cover letter for a UK Standard Visitor Visa?
Please see Standard Visitor Visa for US Citizen (I've forgotten my details!)
TL;DR U.S Girlfriend refused entry to UK in Nov 2018 due to belief she'd overstay her 6 months in the UK but have made big ...
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Dual-voltage hair dryer, but not dual-frequency
I have a dual-voltage hair dryer, but it’s labeled “60hz” — not “50/60hz.” Is it safe to use in “50hz” England? i think, from reading answers here, that it WILL be OK, if I only operate it on LOW.” ...
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Easter egg in cabin baggage on Ryanair
I'm flying from the UK to Spain soon with Ryanair and wanted to carry an Easter egg in my hand luggage. Is this possible?
I know Christmas crackers are not allowed but didn't find info about Easter ...
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Passport stamp at Liverpool Port ASAP
I am coming via ferry from Dublin. I am American and would like to know how to get my passport stamped as soon as I arrive in the UK. Could you please provide specific instructions on where the border ...
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Will I need to tell about my overstaying for 2 days in Schengen when applying for uk visa
Last year I unintentionally overstayed by two days because I didn't see validity is different from duration. At Frankfurt airport I got to know when I was about to exit and had to pay 110eur. Will it ...
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What happens after I send the Additional Documents requested for a UK visa? [on hold]
I got this notification:
The UK Decision Making Centre is currently assessing the application submitted by the above named. We are unable to conclude the application at this time as we require ...
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Will my UK visa endorsement letter still be good if the three month mark passes after it has reached New York? [on hold]
I've passed Stage 1 of the particular UK visa I applied for. I received my letter notifying I had passed on Feb 3rd and it's valid for three months, so as I understand it, I must have Stage 2 of the ...
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UK Visitor Visa from USA- Qn regarding courier to New York
My husband I are applying for a Standard UK Visitor Visa from USA and we booked the Bio metrics. We have filled Individual Applications, but should we send the applications separately to the New York ...
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What is Bronze service at VFS for UK visa [on hold]
I was returned from Application Support Center at Chicago with a paper piece uploaded in Why are UK visa biometrics appointments suspended at USCIS Application Support Centers?
Can I change my ...
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Will UK visa applicants be accepted on a walk-in basis for biometric appointments at ASC locations once services resume?
Updates with answer at bottom
Today, 4/15/2019, I went to my scheduled biometrics appointment where I received the same slip of paper shown in a previous question:
Why are UK visa biometrics ...
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travel london from Paris on schengen visa [duplicate]
I am a Sri Lankan and I work in Israel. I will be applying for schenegan visa from Israel. I would like to know is it possible by Schengen visa to travel by Eurostar to London from Paris? Do I need uk ...
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I was refused a visa..want to reapply soon cause have already pay for my ticket fee..and i dont want to make a mistake again [duplicate]
I was refused a visa to visit the UK today and i was planning in reapplying very soon cause i had already booked a ticket
The decision they made include
*i have refused your application for a visit ...
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can my 15-year-old brother leave the UK to go back to his home country without being accompanied by the stated accompanied person in his UK visa? [duplicate]
My younger brother, who is 15, is going to visit me in the UK with my dad as the adult accompanying him. But my dad is only going for two weeks and my brother will go back 2 weeks after him. They are ...
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Do I need to physically mail in my passport for UK visa?
I’m trying to apply for a UK visa and I have a few questions...my trip is for May 15th and I don’t want to spend thousands on applying for an expidited visa. Any help would be great, thx!
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Can my wife join me in the EU immigration queue to enter the UK, or can I join her in the non-EU queue?
I've seen this question, but the situation there is (as suggested by the answers) different to mine because the question pertains to an EU national's girlfriend. The accepted answer states that ...
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UK visa documents
Is it ok to show the return ticket from another near by Schengen Country while applying for Uk visa as a proof as I haven't yet booked the internal transport yet?
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Uk visa refusal - reapplying to the same college in West London [on hold]
I received a rejection from the UK about a student visitor visa. I have an unconditional offer letter got from the West London College of Business and Management Sciences (WLCBMS) and have chosen an ...
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I need help with my UK Visa application
I am a Ghanaian and I have been invited for British Army Assessment. I am employed and I currently have like GHS 10,000 in my account.
My employer is also willing to sponsor me in my travel to UK for ...
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UK standard visit Visa application for child travelling with parents [duplicate]
I am a Pakistani national living in Pakistan. I intend to apply for standard visit visa for UK for me, my wife and minor daughter. Can I use my login ID for filling online application forms and is ...
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EEA Family Permit supporting docs
I am applying for EEA family permit ,,but there is a small issue we are facing in filling application form,,, my wife is German National and i am from Pakistan and we and we are living in Germany with ...
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total amount of money you spend on each month-uk tourist visa [on hold]
what should i write for children in uk tourist visa form -total amount of money you spend on each month
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Biometric disruption and premium service
The link on vfs global site about update of this information dosent work.
The only option left for me to buy premium service since its only working at 10 centers.
Has anybody done premium service?
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Standard Visitor Visa after ICT visa expiry
Currently I am on ICT LT visa and it is going to expire by end of April. I need to go back to my home country for 1 year cooling off period. My family will stay in UK as my spouse is on General Tier 2 ...
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Query regarding UK visa Application Dependent Details?
I am filling the UK visa form for family visit. In form they have asked about Dependant details [Does anyone rely on you for financial support?
Include both those travelling with you and those who are ...
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Does different personal information on ds160 and UK visa application pose problem?
Let's say I was wrongly advised and ignorantly chose married on my ds160 for USA visa application. I was traditionally engaged but not legally. The USA visa application was denied under 214b. Some ...
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I am employed and can bear all my expenses, but can my brother sponsor me at the same time?
Should I mention about my brother sponsoring me for UK? Can I have another person bearing my expenses other than me?
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Do I need an Irish transit visa to connect in Dublin onto UK? (Saudi passport and UK visa)
I'm a Saudi passport holder with permanent residence in the United States, and I'd like to book a flight from Washington to Edinburgh with a three-hour layover in Dublin. I know there's a Common ...
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Going to UK with marriage certificate [closed]
My girlfriend and I are going to marry in Brasil next month (she is from Brasil, I am from Hungary((EU citizen)). After we have the translated and aostilled marrige certification, and we go together ...
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Can I visit the Trinity College (Cambridge) library and see some of their rare books
Can I visit the Trinity College (Cambridge) library and see some of their rare books: Newton Principia, Ramanujan, etc., as displayed in the "The Man who Knew Infinity" movie?
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Travelling to UK and around Europe - visas required
Well, this is going to be a confusing one.
Basically, my wife, first son, and myself are British citizens. We moved to Australia a few years ago (my visa is that I am a permanent resident in ...
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Cheaper way to reach Edinburgh from India [closed]
I want to book air tickets from India (Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Cochin) to UK (any thing near to Edinburgh).
I have to reach Edinburgh after 4th July and before 7th July.
I have ...
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Confirming biometric appointment availability before paying
How can I check biometric appointment availability in Kolkata for a UK visa before paying? I am an Indian.
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Previous visa refusal query - UK
I'm planning to apply for UK visa but in October last year my schengen visa from Greece was rejected stating:
1- Justification for the purpose and conditions of intended stay was not provided.
2- The ...
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Vfs global is not showing document upload step, applying for uk visa from USA
I submitted the application for uk visa for me and my son. After that registered on vfsglobal.co.uk, added both our reference number, uploaded a couple documents, and clicked continue button, which ...
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UK standard visitor visa delay
I applied for a UK standard visiting visa on 19th March, 2019. My biometrics were done on the same date. To this date, the visa still hasn't arrived. It has been more than 15 working days and I didn't ...
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Would it be an option to get UK visa biometrics after arriving in the UK instead of in the U.S.?
Like a lot of people, my family is caught up in some argument between the U.S. and UK that has suspended service at U.S. service centers since March 29 for biometrics to support UK resident visa ...
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Dual Irish/US Citizen. Do I need a work visa to move to the UK? [migrated]
I'm currently employed as a U.S. citizen in the USA. However, I have dual Irish/US citizenship (and both passports), as my father was born and raised in Cork. I'd like to request a transfer to the ...
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H1B holder traveling to UK [closed]
I need to travel to Cambridge UK to attend a conference for 3 days. My H1B visa has validity till July 2019 and my extension is under way from last 7 months. Will my UK visa be rejected for this ...
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Return travel from UK to non-EU country
I am a Ukrainian citizen, permanently living in the UK with indefinite leave to remain. The UK is my permanent place of residence and where I work. I have never owned an adult passport but wish to ...
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UK visa refusal for self-employed individual [duplicate]
I want to visit my boyfriend in the UK for 8 days.
My visa was refused because I'm unemployed and I forgot to explain that my family supported me financially on a day-to-day basis in my country. I ...
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Visa advice for minor person wishing to enter the UK unaccompanied [duplicate]
My name is Tom and I am turning 18 in 6 months. I want to go to London in the first week of May but on my visa it's written only valid if accompanied by my mother. So my question is that if a get ...
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Query regarding UK Visa Online Application Visa Sub Type Category option is not showing?
I am filling inline application for UK visa and following issue is coming.As you can see in the picture visa sub type category is not showing. Because of it is not creating the application. Please ...
