UK Visa FAQs - Explore Frequently Asked Questions

• After submitting your bio data, it typically takes 3 business weeks for the visa to be issued for the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
• Gaza Strip: Because it takes longer to acquire and transport passports from and to Gaza, the procedure could take an additional two business weeks (5 weeks overall).

By appointment only, you can submit your bio data at three locations. As follows:

American Colony Hotel, 1 Louis Vincent Street, East Jerusalem: Teleperformance Ltd.

Note: Company fees for Teleperformance are £59 and must be paid online here.

• Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Ramallah, West Bank: British Council Office, Michel Centre, Jaffa Street.

• Only open on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 14:30.

British Information Service Office in the Gaza Strip is located in the Al-Riyad Tower on Al-Quds Street in Al-Remal, Gaza City.

• Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The cost of a UK visa application depends on why you're visiting and how long you plan to stay. You can check the application fees on the UK government's website.

If you apply in East Jerusalem, there is an additional company fee of £59 charged by our partner Teleperformance, which can be paid online.

To pay the visa application fees for a UK visa, you can only use the online payment method via credit card in US dollars. No other payment methods are accepted.

The specific documents required for a UK visa application may vary depending on the type of visa being applied for. Applicants should refer to the UK government's website for information on the required documents based on their visa type.

It is important to note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they submit all the necessary documents on time for their visa application. Failure to provide the required documents may result in delays or rejection of the visa application.

The UK Foreign Office is currently in the process of regionalizing its visa centers globally. This means that your UK visa application from the Occupied Palestinian Territories will be processed and issued at a regional hub. The Amman hub is responsible for processing visa applications from the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, and Irbil.

The UK is a sovereign nation that is responsible for enforcing its immigration regulations and protecting its borders. Just like how the British Embassy in Washington D.C. cannot influence immigration decisions made by the United States border control officers, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates General cannot intervene in immigration matters decided by UK authorities.

For information about UK immigration regulations and requirements, it is recommended to contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), as they are the best source for this information. If your questions are not answered online, you can contact UKVI directly.

If you wish to complain about your treatment at a UK port of entry, it is recommended to contact the UK Border Force.

As a sovereign nation, the United Kingdom has the right and responsibility to enforce its rules and regulations to protect its borders. It is important to note that the U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulates General are not able to provide any documentation advocating for individuals or affirming their suitability to travel.

To apply for a new U.S. passport, you will need to appear in person at the U.S. Embassy in London or the U.S. Consulates General in Belfast or Edinburgh, as per the information available on the provided link. Appointments for passport services are available by appointment only and are not offered during weekends, evenings, or U.S. or UK public holidays.

If the passport application is for a child under the age of 16, it is recommended that both parents attend the appointment together. If one parent cannot attend, additional notarized documentation will be required from that parent.

In case of a delay, we are not able to help with flight rebooking or travel assistance. Please reach out to your transportation company or tour operator for help. If you're facing financial difficulties due to the delay, contact your family or friends for help, or click here for information on emergency financial assistance. For those at Heathrow Airport, Heathrow Travel Care in Terminal 3 may be able to provide assistance. To find out about different types of accommodation available in the UK, including lower cost options, click here.

To find out if you require a UK visa, go here.

You can speak with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) directly if your inquiries are not addressed online.

We are unable to give you the advice you're looking for since the US government is not involved in UK visa and immigration procedures. Additionally, the Embassy lacks a legal division, and federal law forbids consular staff members from giving legal counsel.

On the website of the UK government, you may get information about UK visas and contact information.  You can speak with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) directly if your inquiries are not addressed online.

If you still have concerns, you might want to think about speaking with a lawyer. For a list of some law firms practising in the UK, click here. Citizens Advice is a potential additional resource for legal and immigration information.

To learn how to renew or replace your lost or stolen permit, go to the UK government's website for details and contact information.

Here's a simplified version: "Click here for information about getting married in the UK."

To check if you qualify for British citizenship and for information about dual citizenship, visit the UK government website. However, all US citizens (including dual citizens) must use a valid US passport to enter and exit the United States. If you have questions about which passport to use to enter another country, contact the immigration officials of that country.

Visit the UK government’s website for the latest information and guidance about the UK’s departure from the European Union.

Before traveling to any country, we suggest you check with the immigration authorities of that country for their specific entry requirements. You can find information about travel to Gibraltar and the Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, and Sark) on the UK Government website.

Access UK is an online service where people can easily apply and pay for a visa to visit the UK. It is also available for those who are already in the UK and want to extend or change their visa. You can access it on the website www.gov.uk

Access UK is a new online service that is now available for people in MADAGASCAR who want to apply for a visit visa to the UK. The service is specifically for those applying for visitor visas, including visitor (standard) for general, family, child, business, entrepreneur, religion, sportspersons, creative, private medical treatment, and other visitors undertaking specific tests or clinical observations. Additionally, visitor (marriage & civil partnership) and visitor (permitted paid engagement) are also available on this service.

Access UK is an online service that offers several benefits to customers. The application form is shorter and more logically ordered based on customer feedback. The service is available in multiple languages, although customers must answer in English. The form is dynamic and asks relevant questions based on previous answers. Customers can review, edit and download their partially completed application before submitting it. The application fee is displayed in the appropriate currency, and customers can seamlessly apply, book their Visa Application Centre (VAC) appointment and pay for the relevant service standard. The service is also available on mobile devices, allowing customers to complete the application form on smartphones or tablets. Additionally, the service provides a partially auto-completed Schengen application form to download and print for customers planning to make a separate application for a Schengen Visa. However, customers who wish to apply for visa routes not yet supported by Access UK should continue to use Visa4UK.

Access UK can be accessed by visiting www.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa.

That's correct! The Access UK service allows customers to pay for their visit visa online as part of the application process.

Absolutely! Access UK allows customers to book appointments at their local Visa Application Centre to record their biometrics, where relevant.

Yes, that's correct. Access UK allows customers to pay for additional services such as priority and super-priority, where applicable, as part of the application process.

Currently, Access UK is available in English, Chinese, Russian and Turkish for customers who wish to apply for a visa to visit the UK. If a customer selects one of these languages, all questions on Access UK will be translated into the selected language, along with radio buttons, drop-down lists, help text and customer emails. Additional languages will be added to Access UK at a later time.

No, you must complete Access UK in English. Questions will be translated to assist the applicant understand them.

Yes, that's correct. Access UK allows customers to print and/or download a partially completed Schengen application form, which contains the relevant information populated from their online application. This form can be used to make a separate application for a Schengen Visa.

Yes, that's correct. While Access UK is available for customers to make a visit visa application, Visa4UK will still be available for use. However, using Access UK will likely improve the application process and experience for many customers. It's important to note that there will be no changes to the processing of Visa4UK applications, and they will continue to be processed as normal.

Yes, that's correct. In the short term, both Access UK and Visa4UK will be available for customers who wish to apply to visit the UK. However, over time, all customers applying for visit visas to the UK will be redirected to Access UK. It's important to note that Visa4UK will still continue to exist as an application service for other types of visa and customer groups.

That's great to hear! Customer feedback for Access UK has been overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 8 out of 10 based on feedback provided by customers.

Customers can make changes to the data on the application form before scheduling an appointment and paying for it. There are no more modifications that may be made to their application once an appointment has been scheduled.