Category "uk"

Are visa-free visitors to Ireland less likely to be denied entry when compared to the UK?

We have an extensive database of questions on this site about various problems when crossing the UK border. Citizens of nationalities who are visa-free for both

Removal at the expense of the Secretary of State?

This question is a follow up to someone's question: Getting refused entry and removed at Heathrow, X in passport If a traveler with a one way ticket to the UK

My Tier 5 youth mobility expired 2 months ago — can I re-enter the UK as a tourist?

I was on a Tier 5 youth mobility visa which expired 25th June 2017 (nearly two months ago). I am currently back in Canada for the summer, but would like to come

Can I use proof of Irish citizenship that I don't have with me?

I was on a Tier 5 youth mobility visa which expired 25th June 2017 (nearly two months ago). I am currently back in Canada for the summer, but would like to come

Entering UK with Two different Visas? [closed]

Earlier this year I received a Business Visitor visa for the UK which is valid until 15 Nov, 2017. I went there for a business meeting that wa

"Give way" on prohibition sign, what does it mean?

A triangle pointed-down means I must yield to other traffic. Sometimes it says "yield" or "give way". A circular sign with a red edge means whatever is report

Circular signs with blue edges

Circular signs with red edges mean prohibition. A white drawing on a blue background means something is mandatory. What does a drawing on a sign with a blue e

UK visit visa refusal for deception; should I reapply?

I am really confused about my refusal letter, and I don't know what I should do now. I want to apply again, but I'm not sure whether I was banned for 10 yea

Using a C-Visit multiple visa to get medical treatment

I have a "C-Visit" multiple visa which was granted in 2014 for 10 years. I am now unwell and have a doctors appointment in London early next week. Can I travel

How can a US citizen sponsor a Russian citizen for a UK visa?

I want to sponsor my Russian girlfriend to the U.K. this November for a family wedding. I am a U.S. citizen. What paperwork do I have to show on my part?

If I travel to the UK while living abroad, can I keep my Permanent Residence valid? [closed]

I'll be making a move to Auckland, New Zealand soon. I am a UK Permanent Resident holder. I understand that if you are away from the UK fo

Can you bring a crossbow from the USA to the UK?

I am going to America later on this year, and I was considering getting a crossbow while I was there. I wanted to know if it was legal to bring one back. I'm 19

UK Visa Application - Listing Within-Schengen Visits When You're a Resident of the Schengen Territory

The UK visa application for general visits states the following question at some point: How many times have you visited the following places in the past 10 yea

How does the train ticket pickup system work in practice?

I am about to go on a quick jaunt to England where I will be flying to Heathrow and from there taking a train to Swindon. I pre-ordered my tickets online, payin

Why must you clear UK immigration when connecting to Ireland in spite of Irish border checks?

When flying from the UK to Ireland, you'll clear immigration at the Irish airport. So why must people connecting in the UK clear immigration (and be photograph

UK Standard visitor visa type for Tourism or Family?

I am planning to travel with my wife from India to meet her sister in the UK. Her sister is a British citizen and lives in Scotland. We are planning to visit Lo

I want to apply for a tier 4 UK visa but I was previously denied visa to the US, will this affect the UK decision? [closed]

I was denied a study visa to the US on the basis that they were not satisfied I had enough family ties to come back to my country, now I want

What to do if forced to overstay in the UK due to illness?

Someone I know, a national of Monaco, has been invited the UK to give a number of guest lectures at the UCL over the course of 29 days. For this purpose he doe

Can a child enter the UK on an accompanied visa and then leave the country alone?

My daughter who is just under 18 has a child accompanied visa to the UK. I am traveling with her to the UK for a few days. We return from UK on the same day exc

UK visa refused under 3.6 a of Appendix V (deception)

I got a refusal under 3.6 a of Appendix V due to failure of checking the previous denial that I had 8 years ago. I changed the passport 2 times since then and h