Obtaining a Visa for Britain

Key Facts:

  • April 2008 will see the completion of the international roll out of Biometric data collection across all Visa Offices

  • Online Visa Applications are now available in most countries

  • If you are not a British Citizen or a citizen of one the European Economic Area (EEA) countries, you may need entry clearance before you travel to the UK.

To ensure that legitimate visitors are welcome to Britain, many nationals outside the European Union are now required to apply for a visa to enter the country. If you are unsure whether this is necessary, click here to view the list of nations that require a visa to be issued.

To help speed the processing of visas, many centres now accept applications online. Please check with your local office to confirm whether this is possible.

Customs Allowances

To make sure that your client knows what can be imported into Britain, check the latest guidelines from HM Revenue and Customs.

HM Revenue and Customs

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