You can apply for electronic visa waiver (EVW) instead of a visa if you have a passport from Kuwait, Oman, Qatar or the United Arab Emirates. An EVW lets you visit the UK for up to 6 months for tourism, business, study or medical treatment.
Can I apply for electronic visa waiver (EVW)?
Why I’m not able to book biometric reading appointment for UK overseas territory?
Biometric readings are not needed for UK overseas territory (it will be collected at the border).
When can I submit after biometric readings are done?
The visa application must be submitted no earlier than 24-36 hours after and no later than 2 weeks after biometric submission.
Where do I go for biometrics (UK visa)?
You must book your biometric appointment at a US Department of Homeland Security application support centre (ASC) when your online application is completed and payment is made online. This is to have your photo and fingerprints taken (known as ‘biometric information’). When you visit the ASC for your biometrics appointment, please take your current passport, a print out of your application form and a copy of your biometric confirmation receipt. You can print your receipt when you apply online.
Can I cancel (withdraw) an application for UK visa?
You can ask to cancel by writing personal request (please include Your personal information and application ID number, sign it) for withdrawal of the process. You will get your refund for the application if it hasn’t been processed.
How early can I apply for a UK Visa?
The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you travel.
Does my passport have to be at least 6 months old to apply for visa?
No, this is misinterpretation of 6 months rules. Your passport has to be valid at least for 6 more months on the travel day.
What is “need by date”?
The cutoff date you would like your passport back. Either for the next trip or for the piece of mind that would keep you comfortable before departure.
What does “visa validity” mean?
Visas are valid for period of time. It could be days, months or years. We want to make sure your visa is valid for or covers your trip dates.
I receive a call back from person in DC office but the phone number shows 415-XXX-XXXX San Francisco area, is it legit?
Yes, our phone system is routed via SF (415)-XXX-XXXX number.