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We recommend you submit your application at least 8 weeks before your estimated arrival date to the United Kingdom.

All you have to do is fill out our streamlined application form and we will schedule your appointment for a visa at the nearest UK embassy or consulate.

Please bear in mind that you will be charged with an additional fee for the interview, as per UK visa services. This additional fee depends on the country from which you are applying (your residence country). It goes from USD 25 to USD 410. As soon as we process your application, you will be informed via email of the additional fee that UK charges to your country.

In 90% of the cases, the UK immigration authorities take no longer than 15 business days to decide on your UK Visitor Visa application. Yes, it's that simple.

Let iVisa take care of arranging your interview for the UK Standard Visitor Visa!

Here's how it works:

You fill out our simple online form, upload your documents and pay.
With the information you provide, iVisa will submit the application form on your behalf to the UK immigration authorities.
iVisa schedules your interview appointment at your chosen UK Application Center, considering your Interview Time Preferences (provided in our online form). Please consider that the arranged interview date & time cannot be changed.
You attend your interview, and remember to bring all the supporting documents stated in the 'Document Checklist' (that iVisa will provide). You will leave your passport with the UK immigration authorities to issue the visa.
You collect your passport with your UK Standard Visitor Visa in it.

Before your interview, we will send you a 'Document Checklist' (official document from the UK immigration authorities). This document is a list of documents you should bring along with you on the day of the interview. After your interview, the UK immigration authorities will keep hold of your passport to place the visa sticker in it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

United Kingdom Standard Visitor Visa FAQ

What is the UK Visitor Visa ?

The UK Visitor Visa is a travel authorization that allows citizens from eligible countries to enter the UK for temporal purposes such as tourism, business and other temporal purposes that do not involve marriage, working or studying. This visa is a single-entry visa for a maximum stay of 6 months in the UK.

What do I need to apply for a UK Visitor Visa?

We require the following to submit your application:

A current biometric passport that is valid for at least six months upon arrival.
Your travel itinerary.
Proof that you will be able to support yourself and any dependents traveling with you during your trip.
Proof of any business or other activities that are the reason of your visit to the UK.
A debit/credit card or PayPal account for payment.

What is the cost to obtain the UK Visitor Visa?

The cost of a standard UK Visitor Visa depends on the 'Visa Request Location', which is the country of application. In most cases, the fee for this visa is USD 130-135.

Additionally, there is a service fee which varies according to the processing speed:

Standard processing: USD 40.00, 9 days
Rush processing: USD 70.00, 7 days
Super Rush processing: USD 90.00, 5 days

How long is the UK Visitor Visa valid for?

The standard UK Visitor Visa has a validity of six months after entry and allows one entry only.

How long does the UK Visitor Visa process take?

It depends on the method of processing time you chose. We offer three options:

Standard Processing Time: 9 days
Rush Processing: 7 days
Super Rush Processing: 5 days

Please consider that this is the time that iVisa takes to review your application, submit it to the government and schedule your interview. The UK immigration authorities generally take 15 business days from the day of submission of your application to make a decision on it.

For this reason, we recommend to submit your application with us at least 8 weeks in advance from your estimated arrival date to the UK.

How many entries does the UK Visitor Visa allow?

Currently, iVisa offers its services for the UK Standard Visitor Visa of single entry, valid for up to 6 months.

Can I extend the validity of my Visitor Visa?

You can extend your visa as long as you want to stay in the UK is for academic or medical reasons.

Does obtaining the Visitor Visa guarantee me entry into The United Kingdom?

No. The Visitor Visa is just a travel authorization. It’s up to the country’s customs authorities to allow entry to a visitor after procedure checking upon arrival.

What do I need to present upon arrival in The United Kingdom?

Upon arrival in The United Kingdom, you need to present your passport along with your Visitor Visa, your returning flight and documents that specify what you will be doing while in the UK.

Learn more about United Kingdom Tourism

Every year, millions of tourists book a flight and get ready to go on their British adventure. Keep in mind that the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a vast country with one main island and about 6000 other small islands called the British Isles. You have quite a bit of exploration to do if you decide to make the UK your next vacation destination. At the same time, you have to learn a lot of things because you’ll want to follow the rules and customs while there. After all, this is the British we are talking about, and they are quite taken with tradition.

Depending on your nationality, a visa for the UK may not be necessary. Apart from the freedom of movement which all European Union members enjoy, there are many countries whose citizens can travel to the United Kingdom without a visa, thanks to an exemption. If you want to find out more information about the visa policy of the United Kingdom, you should take a look at the visa policy of the Schengen Area, and you will find there everything you need to know.

There is no better time to visit the UK. Yes, the summers may be a bit rainy for most people’s tastes, but that makes winters quite warm in general, so you can travel there whenever you please without experiencing any weather-related discomfort. Besides, it does not rain as much as people like to complain. And it is usually tourists who do the complaining; locals are used to it.

Keep in mind that there is much more to the UK than London. In fact, since the kingdom has 4 nations (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland), there are 4 capital cities you can go sight-seeing in. Yes, there is London, but there is also Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Belfast. All four of them are amazing cities in which you can explore and experience different cultures.

One of the things you may find difficult on your trip to the United Kingdom is the accents. Sure, you may speak English, but you will come across different dialects of English depending on which region you want to visit. As many other tourists have experienced before, you may have no idea how to understand a Scottish or Irish person. Of course, you get used to it after a while. At the same time, there are multiple other languages spoken in the UK, such as Welsh. That one, in particular, is really difficult to learn, but Welsh people speak English, so you do not have to make an effort to learn Welsh.

While the food in the UK has a reputation for being plain, you will find that British cuisine is quite colorful. Not to mention that you will find fine dining all over the country. Of course, the people in the UK may have a different taste, but you should try their food as a part of the experience. As you can imagine, few other people in the world like their potatoes with vinegar, but British people consider it a national dish. They call it chips, and they can be quite tasty.

One thing worth mentioning here is that if you ever take a trip to the United Kingdom and you are asked at the hotel if you want an English breakfast, do not say yes unless you are prepared to eat a significant meal. The English breakfast includes, among other things, sausages, eggs, toast, and beans. That is a lot to eat in the morning. Many people who try it cannot eat it all because of the portion size. Plus, if you go from your usual bagel and coffee to all that, your stomach may have a thing or two to say about it.

The British know a lot about cheese. Even if you are not a cheese enthusiast, you should at least try some as a part of the experience. Cheese is so well appreciated in the United Kingdom that they even have something called cheese rolling. It is an event that is held on a hill near Gloucester. In that competition, a wheel of cheese that weighs between 3 and 4 kilograms is sent rolling down a hill, and the competitors start running downhill after it. The one that first reaches the bottom of the hill wins the wheel of cheese. It may seem harmless, but that wheel of cheese can reach a speed of 110 kilometers per hour. It has the potential of hurting someone quite severely. That is why recently, the heavy wheel of cheese was replaced with one of foam. Even so, the first participant to cross the finish line wins an actual wheel of cheese, not the one made of foam.

Another activity that you may find fun is bog snorkeling. The way it is played is that a trench is dug through a peat bog, and it is filled with water. The contestants must wear a snorkel mask and flippers and must complete two consecutive lengths of water in the shortest amount of time possible. Typical swimming techniques are not allowed, so you only have the flippers to rely on. One length measures 55 meters, and the new record of 1 minute and 18 seconds was set in August 2018.

One thing that you may not find as fun in the United Kingdom is standing in a queue. A lot of people think that queuing is actually a national sport in the UK. Leaving jokes aside, it is true that British people spend a lot of time standing in a line, which is why it is considered a terrible thing to cut one. You have to wait for your turn, the same as everybody else.

No matter the good or the bad, the British countryside has the most amazing views. A lot of people who want to spend their vacation in the United Kingdom like to rent a small cabin somewhere in the countryside. It is easy to see why. Especially in the summer or even the autumn where the green turns to rust, and everything looks stunning. Castles can also be found in the UK, so you may want to tour a few of them as well.

Needless to say, the United Kingdom has a lot to offer from a tourist standpoint. The castles, the culture, and the countryside alone are reasons to spend a vacation there. Surely, you are going to have a lovely, British-style experience.

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What is an eVisa

An e-Visa is an official document permitting entry into and travel within a certain country. The e-Visa is an alternative to visas issued at the ports of entry or visiting an embassy/consulate to obtain traditional paper visas. e-Visas are linked electronically to the traveler's passport.

How do I know when I need a visa?

Our service starts with information. You can use our up-to-date visa requirements tool to search if you need a travel visa. It's as simple as telling us where you are from and where you are going. Based on this information we will tell you how much the visa costs, the number of entries, the start date and give you an action step such as applying directly on our site!

How long is my visa valid for and how much does it cost?

The best place to find this information is our visa requirement tool. Each country has different entry rules and visa fees. If you are in a rush you can also apply online and the form will give you this information as well.

Once I apply, when I will receive my visa?

It depends on the country issuing the visa. For many countries such as Australia ETA and Turkey e-Visa, the process can be done in 15 minutes through our rush service. For other countries such as the India tourist Visa, the process usually takes 24 hours. The exact time can be found on each application form. What we guarantee is that your application with iVisa will be the fastest way to apply anywhere.

What are the specifications for printing the e-Visa?

The documents must be printed on a sheet of blank A4 white paper. Double-side or reduced printing will not be accepted.

Why choose iVisa?

We help you get your travel visa in the simplest and fastest way possible. Through easy-to-use online application forms and world-class 24/7 customer service, we make the whole visa process quick and simple! We also use best practices when it comes to protecting your data and credit card.

What kind of visas does iVisa process?

iVisa offers two types of Visa: Electronic visas (e-Visas) and traditional paper visas, based on your destination. In addition, we also offer the following services/documents that are required by certain countries: ETA (electronic travel authorization), Tourist Cards, Visa on Arrival pre-registration/approval form, Tourist Invitation Letters, and Embassy Registration service.

How do I apply?

Select the country to which you are requesting the visa
Select the type of visa and read the instructions carefully.
Select Apply Now
Fill in the application form
Pay using a Visa Card, Mastercard or other debit card.
Await approval via email, then download and print the e-Visa from your account.
Present your printed e-Visa to the immigration officer at the port of entry.

Why does iVisa charge a service fee?

Please note most countries offer the ability to process a travel visa without a service fee. The main reason we process thousands of travel visas per month is we save you time and frustration. Our service includes an easy to use website and application form. It is much easier to process your application with us especially for mobile users and large groups. We send all of our clients the visa days before travel. This is especially helpful for those passengers who purchase the visa months in advance. We also have a 24-hour customer service with professionals that are based in the United States and speak English. We accept multi-currencies and our website can be translated into over 20 languages. We believe our fee is worth your time and sanity but please note all governments do have their own "free" service.

Where can I check the status of my visa application?

If you have already applied on our site, please log in to your account and look for your order/application. An account is generated for you automatically after payment is received. Click the link in your confirmation email to set up a password or visit the log in page to set up the password and enter the account. Please note in most cases your visa will be delivered to you via email and can be found in your account after logging in.

If my visa is rejected, do I receive a refund?

This is a rare scenario. However, if your application gets rejected, we will issue you a full refund for the government fee and the processing fee under our 100% approval guarantee. This refund will be given via credit to be used for a future order. If you need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us. Our customer service specialists will be more than glad to help you.

I made a mistake on my personal information when processing the visa. Can I modify the form?

If we have not processed your visa, we can make changes without a problem. We do check your information for mistakes as well. If you have already processed your visa, If we have submitted your application to the appropriate government agencies, some will allow to make changes, while others do not. Please contact us immediately (preferably through chat) if you notice an error on your application.

Do I require a vaccine when traveling abroad?

Some countries may require proof of yellow fever vaccination if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever. You can see more info here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list It's the passenger´s own responsibility to verify these regulations before traveling to the chosen country.

How can I get an invoice for my order?

In order to download your invoice, please log in to your account and download it directly from there.

What should I do if my e-Visa is lost, defaced or damaged?

You may reprint the e-Visa in your email account. Alternatively, you may retrieve and reprint the e-Visa by using your iVisa account.

Is my credit card information safe?

Yes. The iVisa system does not retain your credit card information after the transaction is processed.

If approved, does this guarantee my admission to the country I am applying for?

All visas grant travelers the permission to travel to a country's port of entry. Whether you are granted entry or not will be at the discretion of the Immigration Officer at the entry point.

If I want to cancel my application, what is your refund policy?

We know that our applicants can come across unexpected changes in their travel plans that may prevent them from traveling and therefore getting their visa. This is why we understand you may want to request a cancellation of your visa application and a credit for the amount paid. However, we will only approve the refund/credit if it follows our Refund policy guideline:

If your application has not been reviewed by our team, nor submitted to the government for approval, then you will receive a credit for the full amount of the iVisa processing fee and government fee(visa cost).
If your application has been reviewed by our team but has not yet been submitted to the government for approval, you will receive a credit for the full amount of the government fee (visa cost).
If your application has been submitted to the government for approval or a visa is already issued, unfortunately, no credit is available.

Our policy also applies to these circumstances:

If we make a mistake on your application, a 100% refund of the iVisa processing fee will be issued and we will process your visa again at no cost.
If you purchase rush or super rush processing additional fee and we do not deliver the travel document within the agreed timeframe, you will receive a credit for the iVisa rush or super rush processing fee.
If you miss your trip because iVisa does not deliver the travel document within the agreed timeframe, you will receive a full cash refund for the government fee and iVisa processing fee.
- The exception to the clause above is if the government is the cause of the delay or your arrival date was sooner than our super rush processing time. In such case, you will receive a credit for the iVisa processing fee.

If for any reason, you are not satisfied with our services, please feel free to contact us. Under reasonable circumstances, we will grant a credit of the iVisa processing fee to be used for a future order.

Does the processing times for a visa include shipping times?

When the visa has to be shipped to you, the processing times do not include this shipping time. It is from when we receive your application to obtaining the approval. Most visas (e-Visas) are sent via email upon approval so shipping times will not apply.

Are you affiliated with any of the governments that you process visas for?

No, we are not affiliated with any government agencies. We are a private company that specializes in processing travel visas for travelers worldwide.

If my visa is not approved, can you tell me the reason?

Unfortunately, we are not able to, since the government agencies do not inform us of the reason(s) behind the decisions.

If my visa is not approved, what are my options?

If your visa is not approved, we advise that you contact the nearest embassy/consulate for more information on what your options are.

What forms of payment to you accept?

We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, and PayPal.

What happens if I'm applying from an overseas territory or a dependency from another country?

All citizens from these territories applying through our website will have their application processed with the nationality/citizenship specified in their passport. As an example, a traveler from Puerto Rico will have their request processed as USA nationality. This does not apply to the travelers under the BOTC (British Overseas Territories Citizen) category according to the British Overseas Territories Act of 2002.

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