To enter the United Kingdom, you must have a valid passport. It needs to be valid for the length of your stay. Depending on your country of origin, you will also need a visa. If you’re ‘transiting’ or moving through the UK, such as changing flights at a UK airport, you may need a visa.
Which countries can enter the UK without a visa?
Citizens of the following countries can enter the United Kingdom without a visa if they have a valid Irish visa endorsed with BIVS: China and India.
Before travelling, citizens of the following countries obtain an electronic visa waiver (EVW) to accompany their passport:
Kuwait
Oman
Qatar
United Arab Emirates
How much is the UK visa fee?
The cost of a visa ranges from £93 for a 9-month stay to £3,250 for a settlement visa as another dependent relative. There are also optional Premium Services available both outside and within the UK, ranging in price from £55 to £10,500.
Business Visas for the UK
US passport holders don’t need to obtain a business visa in the United Kingdom.
A Business Visa is not required while travelling to the United Kingdom with a US passport. Staying up to 6 months, no visa is required.
United Kingdom of Great Britain Non-US passport holders must obtain a business visa.
A Business Visa is required when travelling to the United Kingdom with a non-US passport.
Student Visas for the UK
Students from the United States must obtain a visa to study in the United Kingdom.
A Student Visa is necessary when travelling to the United Kingdom with a US passport.
Non-US passport holders must apply for a student visa in the United Kingdom.
A Student Visa is required when travelling to the United Kingdom with a non-US passport.
Diplomatic Visa for the UK
US passport holders don’t need to obtain a diplomatic visa from the United Kingdom.
A Diplomatic Visa is not needed when travelling to the United Kingdom with a US passport. Staying up to three months, no visa is required.
Non-US passport holders must obtain a diplomatic visa from the United Kingdom.
A Diplomatic Visa is required when travelling to the United Kingdom with a non-US passport.
Transit Visa for the UK
US passport holders don’t need to obtain a transit visa in the United Kingdom.
A Transit Visa is not required if you are travelling to the United Kingdom with a US passport.
Non-US passport holders must obtain a transit visa in the United Kingdom.
A Transit Visa is required when travelling to the United Kingdom with a non-US passport.
Work Tier 2 Visa for the UK
Working in the United Kingdom requires a Tier 2 visa for US passport holders.
A Work Tier 2 Visa is required when travelling to the United Kingdom with a US passport.
Non-US passport holders must obtain a Tier 2 visa to work in the United Kingdom.
A Work Tier 2 Visa is required when visiting the United Kingdom with a non-US passport.
Work Tier 5 Visa for the UK
Working in the United Kingdom requires a Tier 5 visa for US passport holders.
A Work Tier 5 Visa is required when travelling to the United Kingdom with a US passport.
Non-US passport holders must receive a Tier 5 visa from working in the United Kingdom.
A Work Tier 5 Visa is required when visiting the United Kingdom with a non-US passport.
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