Visa enquiries
What is a sponsor?
A sponsor is the person/company you intend to visit in the UK.
Other Content
- I wish to study in the UK. Which sort of visa should I apply for?
- Do I need to make an appointment to submit my application?
- Can I apply through an agency or other than to the British Embassy?
- Can I send my application by post?
- How long will it take for my application to be processed?
- Do I have to pay an additional courier charge for my application to be delivered to Bangkok?
- I need to get my visa quickly. Can I apply directly in Bangkok?
- Do you offer a “premium service” to ensure my application is delivered to Bangkok quicker?
- Why do I have to bring original documents, copies and translations?
- Do my copies and translations have to be certified?
- Can my friend or family member in the UK apply for my visa for me?
- How early can I apply?
- How will I know when to collect the decision on my application/passport?
- If my application is not successful, will the fee be refunded to me?
- If I am refused, how long do I have to wait until I can apply again?
- If I am refused a visa, will I know why and can I appeal against the refusal?
- Will it help if my sponsor is present at the time I bring in my application?
- What documents should my sponsor send/fax to the Embassy?
- How much money should I prove I have?
- Is it necessary to have a letter from my employer indicating my salary if some or all of my expenses are going to be covered by my sponsor?
- Do I need to show my old passport when I apply?
- Is a transit visa required if I am staying in the United Kingdom for less than twenty-four hours and can I leave the airport?
- If I am applying for a settlement visa, should my sponsor be present at the interview?
- How long will my visit visa be valid for?
- Can you help me find a job in the UK and obtain a work permit?
- Does the visa guarantee my entry to the UK?
- What is the latest date I can arrive in the UK with my visa?
- How long can I stay?
- Can I use the visa to enter the UK more than one time?
- If my travel plans are delayed, can the validity of my visa be changed?
- Do I need to bring any documents with me?
- Do you issue visas for Commonwealth countries?
- Can I extend my stay in the UK?
- Where can I get further information?
