Category "uk"

Are UK visas issued from the day mentioned in the application or from the day they've been processed by the consulate?

I had twice a UK visit visa, both issued for 6 months from the date the visa was approved by the ECO. Recently, I came across information that now ECOs issue t

UK visit visa applying from 2 cities

We are a family of 5 (myself, husband, daughter and in-laws). My in-laws stay in Delhi and we are in Bangalore. So we are going to apply for UK visit visas sepa

UK visa issuance date

Please kindly confirm if I can still travel with my visa. I have a five-year UK visa but have not traveled to the UK for 3 years. Can I still travel with the vi

Guide for how to behave or what to expect at a Panto in England?

I have been invited to a Panto in England. Now have I been told quite a bit about it, but I think it is going to be quite a shock for people who have never bee

UK VAT refund: apply for refund directly and not through agents like GlobalBlue?

Is there a way to claim a UK VAT refund directly and not through agents like GlobalBlue? What do these agents do that they take a massive cut from VAT refunds,

The LHR site says that a visitor may get a 24-hour visa on arrival at the discretion of the immigration officer. Is this still (January 2018) true?

My friend, an Indian national, will be kicking her heels in LHR, for a long layover. If possible, I'd like to meet up with her. This would require her to clear

Why were we denied boarding?

On December 17, 2017, we were scheduled to fly to Zurich on South African Airways, with a British Airways connection at Heathrow Airport. The return ticket had

Are scanned and printed supporting documents accepted for UK visitor visa?

I am a freelance computer programmer who works on a contract basis with individual clients as well as companies. As most of my clients are either overseas or f

Are 2008 100USD paper notes too old to be exchanged in the UK?

I have five 100 US$ notes, 2008 series. Can I change them to UK currency in the UK? They are in perfect condition.

Flight canceled due to shortage of crew caused by bad weather

My brother was returning from Prague to Bristol (where he works) on October 5, 2017, but his flight (with easyJet) was cancelled due to bad weather. He was offe

How close does my old passport photo have to be to my new passport photo to not require a countersignature?

I'm looking to renew an expired adult passport issued when I was 16 (now 27), and under the rules for submitting new passport photos it says one photo may need

Marriage visitor visa refusal [closed]

I have been living in Egypt with my partner (married in Egyptian court, not at the Embassy) for the past 6 years. We applied to come to the UK

Photoshoot in Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove

I was wondering if someone knows whether doing photoshoots in Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove is allowed or requires payment and permission. We are travelling in

UK Visa Application Peculiarity

I will shortly apply for a visit visa to the UK and I am in a peculiar situation with regards to one of the questions. The application asks if I have ever been

Short-term study visa UK

I am from Brazil, and I am planning to do a short period of research in the UK for exactly six months (01 May – 31 October 2018). According to the &ldquo

Does a Canada PR card holder require a transit visa for London Heathrow airport? [duplicate]

I have an Indian passport and a Canadian PR card. I am travelling back to Canada from India with stopovers in Frankfurt and London. Do I need

Can a US felon travel to the UK? [duplicate]

I am a US citizen, convicted of a non-violent drug offense. I was sentenced to 3 years in prison. It has been 10 years since my release and co

UK Standard Visitor Visa: Monthly Income

I'm an Indian citizen applying for UK visitor visa with my wife in United States. I'm sponsoring my wife for the trip. I've managed to get through most of the

Applying for standard visitor visa with wife to attend a wedding in London [closed]

I have applied for a visitor visa for me and my wife at VFS in UAE. I have a stable job with steady income and I provided all the relevant doc

Is a transit visa needed in Korea for Nepali people?

I am a Nepali citizen and I have a 2-year Japanese visa, from 2017 to 2019. I want to go to Nepal from Japan with Korean Air, transiting in Korea. Do I need a t