UK Visa Application from USA
Green Card holders or US residents may be required to obtain a visa to travel to the United Kingdom depending on their country of citizenship and the purpose of travel. The UK government has established types of visas that fit every traveler based on their purpose of entry. Citizens of the countries listed here need to…
Visa Consulate
British-Irish Visa Scheme
The British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS Visa) is an agreement between Ireland and the United Kingdom which allows foreign nationals to enter either country without having to get a visa if they already hold a valid visa for the other country. What this means is: If you are in Ireland with a valid Irish visa and want…
UK Visa Extension
What is a UK Leave to Remain? Having been granted a UK visa simply means that your entry and your stay for a specific time in the UK are guaranteed. This also entails that your return into your home country should happen early enough before your existing entry visa period expires. In other cases than that, you…
Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme Visa
A foreigner can only enter into the UK in Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme. Such visa is known “Entry Clearance” (EC) in this visa sub-category is meant for foreigners who are out of the UK, giving a candidate the right to enter and stay in the UK for a specified time. A different entry visa…
UK Visa Requirements
The relevant UK authorities make a decision on your visa application, mainly based on the required documents for a UK visa. For every UK visa, there are specific required documents. According to the visa type you are applying for, you need to collect all these documents. Then you need to submit them on the day of…
UK Visitor Visa
The UK visitor visa which is also known as the Standard Visitor Visa is a UK short stay visa that allows its holder to stay in the UK for up to 6 months. However, the embassy has the right to issue visas for a shorter period of time. This visa is established for those that wish to travel to…
English Language Proficiency and Life in the UK
If you are over the age of 18 years old, and you are applying to settle in the United Kingdom (ILR) or you are applying for citizenship, then you may have to prove that you have satisfying knowledge of the English language. Do I Need to Meet the English Language Requirement? You will need to…
UK Visa – Types and Information
A UK visa is the authorizing document that gives worldwide citizens the right to enter, stay temporarily or live forever in the territory of the UK. A visa is usually either a stamp you receive in your passport or a document given by a UK consulate or embassy in your country of residence. If you are…
Indefinite Leave to Remain
An Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) which is also called a UK Settlement Visa is a document that proves its holder has been granted with the immigration status after he / she has lived in the United Kingdom for a specific period of time under a temporary visa, and has shown commitment to the UK….
Do I need a Visa for entering UK?
A UK visa is the authorizing document that gives worldwide citizens the right to enter, stay temporarily or live forever in the territory of the UK. A visa is usually either a stamp you receive in your passport or a document given by a UK consulate or embassy in your country of residence. If you are…
Who Needs a UK Visa?
This article will detail whether or not you need a visa for the UK. The UK visa policy allows visa-free entry for up to six months to citizens of several countries, most of which are EU and Commonwealth states. If you are not from the countries included on the visa-exemptions, then you will have to…