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Forms and advice
the application forms you need to make your application
guidance notes explaining the rules and procedures for applying for an
entry clearance
general guidance and information about UK visas
Your nearest British mission overseas (Embassy, High Commission or Consulate)
that offers an entry clearance service also provides forms and information
free of charge.
How do I apply?
You will need to fill in a visa application form and give this to the
visa section at a UK Mission overseas with:
your valid passport or travel document
a passport-sized (45mm x 35mm), colour photograph of yourself. The photograph
should be:
taken against a light coloured (white, off-white etc.) background
unmounted, clear and of good quality
printed on normal photographic paper
full face without sunglasses, hat or other head covering unless for ethnic
or religious reasons
Please note that we may not accept photographs which do not meet these
specifications.
the visa fee (usually payable in local currency)
any supporting documents requested in the guidance note
Please make sure that:
you have answered clearly all of the required questions on the form
signed and dated the form where asked
any supporting documents you show are originals or attested copies
you make your application in good time, but not normally more than 3 months
before you plan to travel, unless you are applying for a settlement visa,
for example as a husband or wife
Visa Fees :-
| Category |
UK Pounds
£ |
| Handling
applications on behalf of Commonwealth countries |
30 |
| Handling
applications on behalf of UK Overseas Territories |
| Direct
Airside Transit (DAT) |
| Visitor
in Transit |
| Join
ship or aircraft |
| Visit,
single, double and multiple, valid up to 6 months |
50 |
| Visit,
multiple, valid for 1, 2, 5 or 10 years
| 85 |
| Visa
of any length for other purpose, including student and employment |
| Certificate
of Entitlement |
| Settlement;
marriage (fiancé(e))
| 260 |
| EEA/Swiss
family permit
| Free of charge |
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