Can Canadian work visa holders visit the UK?

No, holding a Canadian work visa does not automatically allow you to visit the United Kingdom. Canada and the UK have separate immigration systems, and a visa for one country does not grant access to the other. If you are a citizen of a country that requires a UK visa, you must apply for one separately — even if you have a valid Canadian work permit.

Key Points:

• A Canadian work visa only authorizes you to live and work in Canada. It does not grant you the right to enter or visit the UK.

• The UK and Canada do not share a visa agreement that allows third-country nationals (e.g., Indian, Nepalese, Nigerian citizens) holding Canadian visas to enter the UK without a UK visa.

Who Needs a UK Visitor Visa:

• If you are a citizen of a visa-required country (like India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Nepal, etc.), you will need to apply for a UK Standard Visitor Visa before traveling to the UK.

• This applies even if you are living and working legally in Canada.

UK Visa Application Requirements:

To apply for a UK visitor visa from Canada (or from your home country), you must submit:

• A valid passport

• Completed online visa application (VAF1A)

• Biometrics at a UK Visa Application Centre (VAC)

• Proof of your employment, income, accommodation, and travel plans

• Evidence of legal residence in Canada, such as your work permit or PR card

Exceptions:

• If you hold Canadian citizenship, you do not need a UK visa for short visits up to 6 months.

• But if you are not a Canadian citizen, your Canadian work visa does not exempt you from the UK visa requirement.

Summary:

• A Canadian work visa does not allow you to enter the UK.

• If your nationality requires a visa to visit the UK, you must apply for a UK Standard Visitor Visa separately.

• Always check the official UK government website or consult with a UK visa center for country-specific entry requirements.