Category "uk"

UK visa: unsigned application form

I just submitted my UK tourist visa application. However I forgot to sign the printed online form although I made an e-signature after my fingerprints registrat

Visa: USA to UK, Short Visit for Business Meetings & Tourism

I sell software, and I'm planning to have meetings with existing or potential clients in the UK. I also want to do a bit of sightseeing. I won't be receiving an

What details should a good cover letter contain to back up a UK Visit Visa application?

I'm married have a job with stable income.I have 2 kids. I have applied for UK visit visa about 7 years ago and was refused. I can't remember what exactly was t

Is there a way to find out if I need a transit visa for a layover in the UK?

Is there a website or some other way to find out if I need a transit visa for a short stop in the UK on my way somewhere else? Ideally this should give me the a

Are there any catches/gotcha's with UK 3's 200mb/month free in Europe?

A few months ago, the UK arm of 3 launched a new data-only pay-as-you-go plan offering 200mb/month free. In theory, you order the sim online for free for postin

UK PLAB Visa Refusal due to unexplained bank deposits

I had applied for a PLAB (Doctors) Visa for the UK to appear in PLAB test. I got refused on the basis of two recent large deposits in the bank statement I provi

Can I apply for UK Visa two weeks before travel date

I am a Nigerian doctor in Saudi Arabia, I was just given my passport few days ago. Can I renew my UK visa for 2 years? Even though I plan to travel in 17 days

From Paris to London

I'm visiting Paris on 3rd of this September for some days and want to visit a friend in Edinburgh, travelling there by train. I'm a Lebanese citizen and Schenge

Why do UK border officers question EEA nationals entering?

I am aware EU citizens can stay in the UK unconditionally for up to 3 months, and permanently if they study, have a job or otherwise can support themselves. Th

Strange sign instructions in UK car park

Today I saw this strange car park sign. What is specifically strange is that it asks you to buy a ticket after finding a space during busy times. Does this mea

Is there a way to find out if I need a transit visa for a layover in the UK?

Is there a website or some other way to find out if I need a transit visa for a short stop in the UK on my way somewhere else? Ideally this should give me the a

Is there a way to find out if I need a transit visa for a layover in the UK?

Is there a website or some other way to find out if I need a transit visa for a short stop in the UK on my way somewhere else? Ideally this should give me the a

Will taking a job at the UN improve my chances of getting a UK visitor visa?

Does working for an international organization (like a UN agency) enhance the chance of getting a UK visit visa ? I have been refused twice before and would lik

Should I fill out this request (and/or anything else) as instructed by the UK Embassy?

I am Egyptian. I've applied for UK visa in October 2015. I got rejected. However, I only got a stamp on my passport, as per my travel agent, I didn't receive a

Can you enter the Schengen area with a UK visa?

I'm a UK passport holder; my wife isn't. We don't live in UK. If she gets a UK visit visa, does this entitle her to travel to the Schengen area or do I need to

Railway flyunder at Shenfield station

I grew up in Billericay, Essex and I regularly caught the train from there into London. At Shenfield, the line from London splits - the main tracks head north

Is it possible to apply for a UK spouse-visa (for wife) while the actual UK citizen lives outside the UK? [closed]

Not sure if this is the right site to ask this, but is it possible to apply for a UK Spouse visa (for wife) while the actual UK citizen lives

What are the visa rules for US speakers, at UK conferences, who may be getting paid?

In the last few days, a friend-of-a-friend who was due to give a talk at a tech conference in the UK was denied entry at Heathrow and sent back. Their full stor

What proof of expertise do UK immigration accept for conference speakers?

This question is a followon from What are the visa rules for US speakers, at UK conferences, who may be getting paid? Let us assume the following givens: a pe

Why does Virgin Trains need two addresses?

I'm trying to book train tickets from Virgin Trains (England) and need to register an account to do so. The account regristration requires "two address lines".