Questions tagged [uk-residents]

People ordinarily residing in the UK, whether or not nationals of the country.

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DS-160 home address for EU resident in the UK

I am an EU national and have been studying and working in the UK for the past three years. I am applying to a J1 visa for an internship in the US. My sponsor asked for my permanent residency status ...
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Has anyone used online bank statements for a UK Visitor Visa [duplicate]

Have any of you used online bank statements (i.e. print outs of the pdf documents from your online banking) to apply for a UK Visitor Visa? If so, were they accepted or rejected? Please only reply ...
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How long can I travel outside the uk With spouse visa valid till August 2020 [closed]

I have spouse visa in the UK till August 2020 , I might be out the UK more than 6 months ,can I go back to live with my husband with same spouse visa ? I have resident permit can I use it again for ...
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My partner has an Indian passport with a Tier 2 general visa and a multi-entry Schengen visa - do we need a visa to travel to mexico? [duplicate]

My partner has an Indian passport with a Tier 2 general visa and a multi-entry Schengen visa. All websites I've looked at state he doesn't require a visa. We've had verbal confirmation from the ...
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Am I eligible for tax refund if I shop before my residence permit starts?

I'm a Turkish citizen and will get UK residence permit (Tier 2 visa) soon. Turkish citizens living abroad are eligible for tax refund in Turkey according to this official website. It says that the ...
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Non-EU family member travelling alone to Spain

I am a South African passport holder. I have obtained permanent residence in the UK as the family member of an EU national (German spouse). However, I obtained permanent residence under the Retained ...
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I am unable to put a UK visa appointment fees refund request before my appointment date

I have taken an appointment for my UK travel visa on 21st March for 26th March, in New Delhi, India. But I have cancelled my appointment due to some correction and taken a new appointment with a new ...
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Relative wants to visit me in UK from Pakistan, does he need supporting documents from me?

I need to know if there are any supporting documents that I should provide him. He is a well-off businessman and will be supporting himself (and his partner) on his stay. He has asked me if I can ...
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My mother was a refused a UK visa due to her previous visa application containing an erroneous statement. What are my options?

My mother was denied a visa to attend my graduation and she has been crying since she received this heartbreaking news. I really want her to attend my graduation. How do I remedy this problem? After ...
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How can my father stay with me in the UK? [closed]

I have an Italian nationality and came to England in March 2016 where I live and work. Today, my father arrived in England. He did not need a visa but entered with his residence card of a family ...
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I am a Nigerian citizen with ILR in the UK. Do I need a visa to go on vacation to Jamaica? [duplicate]

I am a Nigerian citizen with ILR in the UK. Do I need a visa to go on vacation to Jamaica?
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Japanese tourist visa for Chinese national with UK permanent residence

My girlfriend has a Chinese passport, but lives in the UK and has permanent residence here. We are going on a holiday to Japan for 30 days so she needs a tourist visa, however when we tried to apply ...
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Contract work in Germany for UK Resident

If a non-EU is a resident (not permanent but eligible to work in UK) in the UK and he or she wants to frequently travel to Germany for business for a few months, what's the best way to do this? Will ...
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Can Indian passport holders with UK residency travel to USA without a visa

If one has an indian passport with UK residency, does he require a visa to travel to the USA for tourism?
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Travel insurer asking about my other insurance products [closed]

My travel insurer is asking for details of my home insurance and says it is normal to share the cost of the claim. Is that normal? I don't think my home insurance has any relevant cover (I am ...
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Singapore Passport Holder & UK Permanent Resident

I am a Singapore citizen and a UK Permanent Resident. My passport is expiring on 06 April 2018. I am travelling to Singapore between December 21st and 31st. Am I allowed to re-enter the UK with my ...
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What to do if I turn 18 in a country I'm not a citizen of but living here with a 3 year visa and want to go back to my country? [closed]

I am from Canada I came to the UK with my family for 3 years. During that time I turn 18 and I want to go back. Yes, I do have a passport. I am not going to live in the UK any more right when I turn ...
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Schengen visa for someone with a UK visa

I am in the UK on a Tier 4 Student visa. Would I need a Schengen visa to travel to European countries? And if so, can I apply from within the UK?
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Immigration officer placed a standard Leave to Enter stamp when I have Indefinite Leave to Remain. What do I do? [closed]

I travel on a NZ passport and have lived in the UK since 2006. I travelled to Canada in June 2016 to begin a 2 year Canadian working visa but on a trip back to the UK in July I received a 6 month visa ...
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Bangladeshi national with Schengen visa stranded in Spain after UK BRP stolen

Person A: is a Bangladeshi citizen with an up-to-date Bangladeshi passport; has an up-to-date multi-entry Schengen visa (issued by France) in that passport; normally resides and works in the UK, and ...
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Applying for a US visa in UK with a UK visa expiring soon

I am a foreign non-EU student studying for a PhD in the UK. I have a UK Tier 4 student visa which lasts until Jan 2018. I need to travel to the US in December 2017, and will require a US visa. I plan ...
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Wife denied boarding on flight back from Thailand because she forgot to bring her BRP card on the trip

UPDATE Based on multiple people's advice I posted it to Bangkok via DHL. It took 2 days to arrive. For anyone else with this problem the fasted way to resolve it is definitely to get someone to send ...
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Do I need a transit visa to visit Istanbul on my layover? Do airlines offer any city tours?

I have a Bangladeshi passport but is currently living in UK with a student visa. Can I enter Turkey at my transit without a Turkish visa? I will be travelling with Turkish Airlines and have a layover ...
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Applying for Schengen visa from UK with 1 month's bank statement [closed]

I am a non-UK citizen working in the UK as a doctor. In two weeks, I plan to travel to Amsterdam for couple of days. As the visa requirement states, one needs to provide 3 months of bank statements; ...
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What would be the best possible itinerary to obtain a 6-month multiple-entry schengen visa?

I hold a UK tier-2 work visa (Indian citizen) which will expire in May-2018 and I'm looking to apply for my first schengen visa. My aim is to receive a 6-month multiple-entry schengen visa for which I ...
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Thai national to Spain from UK

My Thai girlfriend has a six month visa to visit the Uk and we would like to go on holiday to Spain for two weeks while she is here.Is this possible without too much expense and documentation required ...
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Can I seek help from UK embassy as ONLY a resident?

I am planning to travel from the UK to France for a short holiday. I currently hold a Tier 4 student visa to stay in the UK; I am not a UK citizen. If I get into trouble in France, e.g. pickpocketed, ...
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Unemployed spouse France Schengen visa application – proof of funds

I am an Indian national, settled in the UK on Indefinite Leave to Remain. I'm employed in the UK and reside here. My wife, an Indian national, has also joined me recently in the UK on a visa for a "...
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What would happen if I miss the Schengen visa application appointment?

I have an appointment to apply for Swiss Schengen Visa, but I just figure out I missed some necessary documents. However, I can not reschedule because it is within a day. So, what would happen if I ...
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Can I apply for a Schengen visa using Student Status letter, without indicating purpose and duration of travel?

For residents of UK, the documents for Swiss visiting visa application include one such item: (for student) student letter confirming the purpose and duration of the trip to Switzerland and the ...
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What documents are required for child to enter the UK?

I am an Italian citizen and my wife is Vietnamese with an UK residence card. We live in London and we have a daughter who was born a few months ago. We're requesting for her both the Italian and the ...
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Do we need a Schengen visa?

I get confused with all this. I am Norwegian living in the UK with my wife who has a UK resident card and a Phillipine passport. We plan to go to Spain for a holiday. Does she need a visa? we will ...
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Greece Schengen Visa queries for UK resident

I'm applying for a short stay tourist visa (trip is for 8 days) for me and my wife. My questions as follow: 1) The trip is all inclusive (paid in full), do I still need to have proof of funds? If ...
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Transit in New Delhi [closed]

I am travelling from Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal (KTM) to London Heathrow, UK (LHR) by Jet Airways and Virgin Atlantic. During my 21:55 hrs layover I am planning to visit nearby locations ...
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Does an Indian passport holder who is a dependant of a British passport holder require a visa to go to Paris, France? [duplicate]

I have Indian passport with a dependant visa. My husband has recently received a British passport and my baby is British by birth. We are planning to go to Paris. Do I need a visa and if yes, what is ...
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Who has liability for a car accident in Germany and how to claim on insurance?

A week ago I was traveling in Germany by car on an autobahn, There was no one on the road so I was in the correct lane like the law says and I was not speeding (nearly 120km/h in a no speed limit zone)...
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Can a UK resident enter the UK on a non-EEA passport that is about to expire? [closed]

I have four months left on my US passport and seven on my UK residence permit. Can I travel to the US for a week (where I am a citizen) and then return home to the UK where I am a resident and own ...
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Is my UK permanent resident status (ILR) at risk? [closed]

I have been living in the UK for more than 10 years and received permanent residence in 2009. Since 2015, I have traveled between the UK and my country of origin and, most of the time, I've been ...
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Schengen visa from UK French consulate [closed]

I am going to be in UK for six weeks for research purposes, doing my PhD currently. I have a friend's wedding in France I'd really like to go so need a visa for a couple of days. How hard it is? I ...
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What is my UK residency status if I go travelling for several months?

I'm an EU national who, for the most part, have lived in the UK since 2009 (2 years of school, 4 years of uni with one year USA exchange, now working full time for the last 15 months). I'm ...
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Applying for a Schengen Visa while staying in UK on a Tier 4 visa

My girlfriend is an Iranian citizen resident in the UK where she’s a Ph.D. student. She will defend her thesis the next 13th of December. At the moment she has a “Tier 4 student visa” until the 31st ...
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Do I need a transit visa to fly alone through Dublin (Ireland) to Philippines and back?

I am a Filipina living in Northern Ireland (UK) and have a 'Residence card of a family member of a union citizen'.
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Do I need Schengen travel insurance to visit Portugal if covered by the NHS?

I am a South African citizen living in the UK 22 years with indefinite leave to remain. Do I need Schengen travel insurance to go to Portugal if I'm covered by the NHS in the UK?
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Philippine national, UK resident, do I need a visa for holiday in Spain? [duplicate]

I am a Philippine citizen currently UK resident. I wanted to take a 1 week holiday in Spain. Will they allow me entry with my UK biometric residence permit + Philippine passport or do I need a visa?
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I am resident (not citizen) of UK with no work and want to apply for a Schengen visa with multiple entry

I am a resident of UK until 2017 and do not work or study here. I want to apply for Schengen visa with multiple entry and valid for 3 months. I have enough money in bank account. Which embassy is ...
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Visa requirement for Indian living in the UK for travel to Serbia and Bulgaria

I am an Indian citizen living and working in the UK for 5 years now. I hold a Tier-2 resident permit in the UK with an Indian passport. I am keen on visiting Sofia, Bulgaria en-route to Belgrade, ...
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When applying for a multi-entry Schengen visa, do you have to provide itineraries for every single future trip?

I am planning to apply for a Schengen Visa in the near future through the Spanish Embassy in London. I am a Turkish citizen who studies in the UK, hence a UK resident (but not a citizen). I was just ...
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I have previoulsy held an Italian passport (I currently hold a UK passport). Can I get one again? [closed]

I was born in the UK to Italian immigrant parents and held an Italian passport until my mid-twenties. At this point I decided to get a British passport. The Italian passport expired and I never ...
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Does my spouse (non-EEA) with UK Residence card need a visa to spain? [duplicate]

I have an Italian passport, currently residing in the UK with my wife, who only has a South African passport & UK Residence card. We are planning on going to Spain for a week, however I have been ...
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Does an Indian with UK residence require a visa to visit the Netherlands?

My partner has an Indian passport with a permanent residence card in the UK. Does he need a visa to travel to the Netherlands?