Obtaining a visa to the UK depends on your passport and the type of visa you are applying for. Each visa has its own required documents and application process. However, in general, the application process for most visas is a simple and straightforward process that can be completed online. For almost all visas, the application and payment can be done electronically through the official GOV.UK website. Most applicants will need to make an appointment at a visa application center. In that case, the process might take more time as some applicants may need to travel to submit their applications.
With many different types of UK Visas available, it’s important to select the correct visa type for your situation. Before applying, you must check the eligibility criteria to determine whether or not you qualify for that specific visa type.
A friend can sponsor you to come to the UK as a visitor but cannot sponsor you to immigrate or relocate permanently to the UK.
Some visa types, such as the Student Visa, do require you to attend an interview. If your visa type requires an interview to be conducted, you will be informed either during the online application process or during your appointment at the visa application center.
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The UK is a major destination for individuals looking to work, travel, or relocate. There are many categories of UK Visas to address the wide variety of reasons travelers may have for entering the country. Read more about the categories and types of visas below.
Not all nationalities will need to apply for a UK Visa, but for those who do, obtaining a visa to the UK is a straightforward process. For passport holders that do require a visa, there are many different types of visas depending on what the applicant intends to do while in the country. The process will differ slightly with each type of visa so it’s important to select the correct type of UK Visa before applying.
For many nationalities, it is possible to enter the UK visa-free or obtain an Electronic Visa Waiver to the UK. However, passport holders from the following countries must obtain a visa to enter the UK regardless of their purpose of travel including transit through the country (airside):
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Belarus, Burundi, Cameroon, China (People’s Republic of), Congo, Congo Dem. Republic, Cyprus (northern part of), Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Eswatini (Swaziland), Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Moldova, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
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