Visas & Visa Agents

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Visa Agents

The maximum period a visitor is allowed to stay in the UK is 6 months. In addition, nationals or citizens from some countries (listed below) will need a Visa to come to the UK. If the country you are interested in is not mentioned below, then enquire at your local British Embassy, Consulate or High Commission.

Visas can be obtained from the British Embassy, Consulate or High Commission local to you.

Visa not required.

Nationals or citizens from the following countries do not need a Visa in order to visit the UK.

European Community (EC) countries,
European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries,
Australia, Canada, Hungary, Japan, Kuwait, New Zealand, Poland, South Africa, United Arab Emirates,USA.

Visa needed.

Nationals or citizens from the following Countries need a Visa before visiting the UK.

Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Korea (North), Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda

In addition, people who hold passports or travel documents issued by the former Soviet Union or by the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia need a visa.

EC Member Countries.
Belgium, Denmark France, Germany , Greece, The Irish Republic, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain.

EFTA Member Countries.
Austria, Finland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland

For more information, contact:-

The British Home Office,
Immigration & Nationality Department.
TEL: 0870 606 7766 (General Enquiries) 0870 241 0645 Application Forms)
ADDRESS: Lunar House, Wellesley Road,Croydon, CR0 2BY.
The Home Office deal with all Visas, work permits and immigration enquiries and applications.

Immigration Advisory Service,
Free advice & Representation & 24hr Emergency Helpline
TEL: 0207-378 9191 (General Enquiries)0207-357 6917,General advice & info.
ADDRESS:190 Great Dover Street.SE1.

Visa Agents

Thomas Cook Passport & Visa Service.
TEL: 0207-278 9922, FAX: 0207-833 1857.
ADDRESS: 2 Northdown Street, Kings Cross, London, N1 9BG
Thomas Cook can help with Visa applications to any country.