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UK Visit Overseas TerritoryBefore 26 February 2002, the British overseas territories were known as the British dependent territories, and British overseas territories citizenship was known as British dependent territories citizenship. On this page, we refer to it by its current name, British overseas territories citizenship.
Requirement of DocumentationValid Passport (+ photocopy of Bio-Data Page), Previous Passports, Complete Visa Application Form, One recent passport-size photograph, Copy of National Identity Card
UK Business Visit VisaBusiness Visit Visa to the UK is for the purpose of conducting business on behalf of overseas employers. There are certain restrictions on the work that Business visitors are allowed to conduct while remaining on the Business visit visa, which we shall discuss in detail. In order to be eligible to apply successfully for a Business Visitor visa one has to complete certain requirements of the immigration rules.
UK Child VisitorThis page explains what you need to do if you wish to travel to the United Kingdom and you are a person under the age of 18 or if you wish your child to visit the United Kingdom.
Student Visit to UKA new category of Student Visitor has been introduced for short-term students who wish to study in the UK. Temporary students are those who are studying on courses of 6 months duration or less.
Private Medical TreatmentMedical Treatment Visitors is for the purpose of having private medical treatment in the UK. There are certain requirements, which need to be fulfilled in order to make a successful visit visa application under this category.
UK Visit Commonwealth CountriesGenerally, United Kingdom entry clearance issuing posts in non-Commonwealth countries – with the exception of those in Antananarivo in Madagascar, Reykjavik in Iceland and Libreville in Gabon – issue visas on behalf of most independent Commonwealth countries that do not have representation in that country. Listed below are some of the countries for which entry clearances cannot be issued.
UK Visit Commonwealth CountriesGenerally, United Kingdom entry clearance issuing posts in non-Commonwealth countries – with the exception of those in Antananarivo in Madagascar, Reykjavik in Iceland, and Libreville in Gabon – issue visas on behalf of most independent Commonwealth countries that do not have representation in that country. Listed below are some of the countries for which entry clearances cannot be issued.
Marriage Visit to UKMarriage Visit visas are only granted for a maximum of 6 months, after which you are required to leave the UK. Therefore if you intend to remain in the UK after you marry or form a civil partnership, you will need to apply for entry clearance as a fiance prior to entering the UK.
Single and Long Term Multiple Entry Visit VisasThe Immigration (Leave to Remain) Order 2000 provides for a visit visa to have effect as leave to enter the UK on an infinite number of occasions during its validity. However, on 1 April 2005, the Order was amended so that it now gives provision in suitable cases for a visit visa to be authorized as valid for single entry only.
Agreed Destination SchemeThe requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter the United Kingdom as a visitor under the ADS agreement with China are that he:
Direct Airside TransitThis page explains what a direct airside transit visa is and where to find more information on applying for one. In some circumstances, you may need a visitor in transit visa instead or a visit visa. If you are in any doubt about whether or not you need a visa, you should check with UK visa services before you travel.
Academic Visit to UKAcademics visits the UK so as to undertake a variety of activities. Entry clearance applications from visiting academics should usually be made less than 1 of 4 categories: Academic Visitor, Sponsored Researcher, Visitor, or Business Visitor.
Academic Visit to UK Academics visits the UK so as to undertake a variety of activities. Entry clearance applications from visiting academics should usually be made less than 1 of 4 categories: Academic Visitor, Sponsored Researcher, Visitor, or Business Visitor.