Visa Application

A visa (or entry clearance) is a certificate that is put into your passport or travel document that gives you permission to enter the United Kingdom (UK). On arrival in the UK a Border Force officer may check that you are here for the reasons you have stated. For more information about what you might expect on arrival in the UK please visit the UK Border Agency website. In this section you will find information and guidance about which nationalities need UK visas to enter or transit the United Kingdom. (Transit means to pass through the United Kingdom on your way to another country without staying in the United Kingdom).
You will also find information about the visa service we provide to British overseas territories, commonwealth countries, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
Use our interactive 'Do I need a UK visa?' questionnaire below to find out if you will need a visa to come to the United Kingdom.