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Who Requires A Visa for United Kingdom
The nationalities below DO require visas: |
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The nationalities below DO NOT require
visas: |
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United States, Canada, India, Jamaica, Pakistan,
Russia, United Kingdom |
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None listed |
If you do not see your nationality mentioned, please contact
ItsEasy for assistance.
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When to Apply for United Kingdom Visas
We suggest you apply for your visa at least 1 week ahead
of your travel plans. UK visas are usually issued in 2 business
days. The UK Consulate enforces a strict drop off time for courier
services. ItsEasy must be inside the UK Consulate BEFORE 10AM
to drop off any application. Consequently, applications we receive
for UK visas normally go in the day after we receive them into our
office.
The processing time of your visa is at the consulate's
discretion. Although 90% of the visas are done in the 2 day time
frame - the consulate does maintain the right to hold applications
while waiting for approval from it's ministry of foreign affairs,
or while conducting background checks. For that reason we always
recommend that applicant's give themselves another week to process
their visas.
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How Long Does it Take to Get United
Kingdom Visas
UK visas are usually issued in 2 business days. The UK Consulate
enforces a strict drop off time for courier services. ItsEasy
must be inside the UK Consulate BEFORE 10AM to drop off any application.
Consequently, applications we receive for UK visas normally go in
the day after we receive them into our office.
The processing time of your visa is at the consulate's discretion.
Although 90% of the visas are done in the 2 day time frame - the
consulate does maintain the right to hold applications while waiting
for approval from it's ministry of foreign affairs, or while conducting
background checks. For that reason we always recommend that applicant's
give themselves another week to process their visas.
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How Long Are United Kingdom Visas
Valid
UK visas are valid according the visa that you applied for. The
tourist visas are usually valid for 6 months, while the work permit
and dependent visas are usually valid for the time frame specified
on your work permit. Your visa stamp will specify the exact terms
of your visa.
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How To "Read" United Kingdom Visas
1) Valid From
This is the date in which you can enter into England (Your cannot
go before this date, but you can go in after this date) (dd/mm/yy).
The holder of this visa can enter into England anytime on and after
November 11th, 2003.
2) Valid Until
This is the validity length of the visa. You cannot enter into England
after this date (dd/mm/yy) This visa holder's visa expires on May
20th, 2004.
3) Duration of Stay
How long the visa holder can stay in England each trip (each stay).
This visa allows the holder to stay up to 180 days, or 6 months
before they are required to leave the country.
the above example is a multiple entry visa. So the above visa holder
can go in and out of England as many times as he/she wants between
November 11th, 2003 and May 20th, 2004. They can go for a visit
of up to 6 months. (Of course they can also go in to the UK for
a week and then return to the U.S. and then go back for 3 weeks
if they so choose).
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United Kingdom Consular Fees
Consular Visa Fees (US Citizens):
Type |
Entries |
Validity |
Processing Time |
Embassy Fee |
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Tourist |
Multiple |
< 6 Months |
2-4 Days |
$137.00 |
Tourist |
Multiple |
> 6 Months |
2-4 Days |
$431.00 |
Business |
Multiple |
> 6 Months |
2-4 Days |
$431.00 |
Non-US citizens fees may vary - please contact
ItsEasy for assistance with visas for non-US nationals.
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What is An "Entry" (Single
/ Double / Multiple)
Single entry visas allow you to enter United Kingdom one time within
the validity of the visa. Double entry visas allow you to enter
United Kingdom two times within the validity of the visa. Multiple
entry visas allow you to enter United Kingdom an unlimited amount of
times within the validity of the visa.
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What Is a Visa Jurisdiction
Some foreign Embassies or consulates will only accept visa applications
from residence within a specific area, normally determined by state.
United Kingdom does not enforce any jurisdiction requirements regarding
the issuance of United Kingdom tourist and business visas.
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