Get a United Kingdom Visa

Business Visa Application Requirements for a United Kingdom Visa

  1. Starting January 8, 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorization is Required

    For travelers entering the United Kingdom before January 8, 2025, an ETA is not needed. Beginning January 8, 2025, travelers of your nationality will require an ETA to enter the United Kingdom.

    For stays up to six months, an ETA will not be necessary before January 8, 2025. However, please note that you must:

    • Hold a passport valid for the entire duration of stay with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds
    • Hold proof of onward/return flights
    • Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination

United Kingdom Visa FAQ

  1. When is the best time to apply for my United Kingdom visa?

    The best time to apply for your United Kingdom visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.

  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a United Kingdom visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

    You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The United Kingdom visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to CIBTvisas in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.

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