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Recent events such as the reopening of travel opportunities after the pandemic and the Brexit has led to a high volume of applications being received by Visas United. To cope with increased the demand we are temporarily accepting only a limited number of applications. This route has temporarily been closed and will be available once the workload is manageable. This affects only for TOURIST VISA. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
F and M student visas can now be issued up to 365 days in advance of the I-20 program start date, allowing more time for students to apply for a visa. Students are still not allowed to enter the U.S. on a student visa more than 30 days before their program start date. The previously existing 120 day no longer applies as of February 21, 2023.
The TLS Contact visa center in Düsseldorf is moving. As of March 3, 2023, the Visa Center will be located at the following address: Signature by Regus - Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine - Breite Str. 3 - 40213 Düsseldorf - Floor 6.
Please note that there may be problems with appointment availability during the relocation of the Visacenter. This is a preliminary information based on our experience and does not correspond to any official information. Travelers with urgent travel needs may have to switch to the visa centers in Berlin or Munich.
The processing of tourist visas for Great Britain has been resumed by the Visas United team after suspension of almost half a year. For more information, please go directly to the corresponding info page: APPLY FOR YOUR VISA > Your visa for UK > Tourist Visa - General Visitor.
Dear customers,
From 23.12.2022 until 6.1.2023 our office will be closed due to Christmas holiday.
We would like to wish you a happy christmas and best wishes and health for the new year!
From 9.1.23 we are again available for you as usual!
In recent weeks, the media and travelers to the USA have increasingly reported that they have been denied entry to the USA with ESTA. The rejection was justified in connection with previous trips to Cuba in recent years. Below you will find all important information about the ESTA requirements for previous travel to Cuba.
From the side of the US authorities, Cuba is still not on the list of countries that are not ESTA travel eligible. Officially, only individuals who have traveled to Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan or Syria since March 01, 2011 are excluded from the visa waiver program. To date, the security query in the ESTA online application form continues to ask only for travel to these countries. There is no query about previous travel to Cuba.
UNIFORM POSITION ON THE PART OF THE US AUTHORITIES IS MISSING
Since a few days, in the FAQ section of the official ESTA website of the U.S. Immigration Service, one can find the notice regarding Cuba that travelers who have visited a "State Sponsor of Terrorism", regardless of the time period, are no longer authorized to enter the U.S. visa-free with ESTA, but must apply for a visa. Cuba was designated as a so-called "State Sponsor of Terrorism" by the U.S. in early 2021.
Other official U.S. authorities' websites also point out that not all travelers to Cuba would be excluded from the Visa Waiver Program. Only those groups of people who stayed in Cuba on or after January 12, 2021 would be affected. This contradictory information continues to cause confusion. An official announcement from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. immigration authorities is still pending.
It is currently unknown how decisions will be made at border control, as not all travelers with ESTA authorization and Cuba stamps were generally rejected upon entry. If travelers who have entered Cuba in the past want to be on the safe side, it is currently recommended to apply for a non-immigrant visa, regardless of the period of travel to Cuba at that time.
OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AFFECTED TRAVELERS
In order to be on the safe side when traveling to the U.S. and to avoid rejection at the border, travelers who have a Cuba stamp in their passport or have traveled to Cuba should apply for a non-immigrant visa (e.g. the B2 tourist visa for vacation trips). With a non-immigrant visa you have not only gained a longer period of stay of a total of 180 days per entry, but you can also use the visa on average up to 10 years, because the consulates usually issue the visas with a validity of 10 years.
Unfortunately, there are still long waiting times of many weeks for free interview appointments at the responsible U.S. consulates for the application of a non-immigrant visa. Accordingly, former travelers to Cuba should plan enough lead time for their visa application when making travel plans to the USA. Currently, appointments at the U.S. consulates are partially available again only in the new year!
In addition, we recommend that all persons who have already been to Cuba or have received an entry stamp in their passport and still decide to travel under the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA), check the validity of their ESTA authorization before departure.
The current fee of the US consulate is EUR 152,00.
Please note that Russian citizens or persons with dual Russian citizenship currently do not receive appointments at the US consulates. Accordingly, visa applications for this group of persons are currently not possible!
In general: If you have a passport issued by one of the following countries or if you are a dual citizen of one of the following countries, you cannot currently obtain an interview appointment at the US Consulate and therefore you cannot apply for a visa! Emergencies (e.g. death in the family) may be exempt!
- China
- Iraq
- North-Korea
- Somalia
- Syria
- Jemen
- Iran
- Libya
- Russia
- Sudan
- Venezuela
Date: 09.03.2022
Due to the current situation, there are longer waiting times for an appointment at the British visa centre TLS. The reason for this is the need for increased capacity for war refugees from Ukraine!
The Visa Centres Berlin, Düsseldorf and Munich currently advise that it is only possible to apply for a visa for the UK if you are fully vaccinated (against COVID-19)or have a recovered status (at least 27-28 days old, maximum 3 months old). Persons who have not been fully vaccinated or who have only been tested CANNOT APPLY FOR A VISA AT THIS TIME!
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Welcome to Visas United - your independent visa agency
Welcome to the website of Visas United, your visa agency for all kinds of visas.
You are about to start a private or business trip to a country and require a visa but don't know how and where to apply for the visa? We can assist you in obtaining visas for numerous destinations, including the United Kingdom and the United States. You contact us and we will take care of the process. Our visa service places a high value on individual consultation and can thus ideally assist you in obtaining your visa. We would like to assist you with the application process so that you can fully concentrate on your travel plans.
A visa is the permission to cross the border of a certain country and enter that country. To obtain a visa, you usually need to contact the visa section of the embassy or consulate of the destination country. These offices can approve your visa application. However, depending on the country and the visa type, the visa procedure may vary. Especially for the USA, Canada and UK, special visas are required to be allowed to enter. By the way, the application process for the UK and USA has been considered one of the most complicated in the world for years.
Our service for UK and USA includes preparation and translation of the visa application and listing of required documents. Once complete, the applicant can submit the completed application and required documents in person at the Visa Center in Düsseldorf, Berlin or Munich. Exception USA: The documents must to be submitted at the consulates in Frankfurt, Berlin or Munich.
Our visa service is available worldwide
In order to assist as many people as possible with their travel plans, our team offers a worldwide visa service. We can support you professionally and completely independent of consulates and authorities with applications for the following countries:
Whether you are an au pair, a student, a visitor, a patient, a work & traveler or just a tourist - we offer the right visa service for each individual to ensure that you receive your visa for the purpose of travel without any problems.
What are the costs of our visa service?
The total cost of our visa service is made up of several sub-amounts. These include the following:
- Consular fees: incurred by the consulate of the country processing your application.
- Service fees incurred by the visa agency services. These include center fees charged by the visa center or shipping costs.
If you wish to apply for a visa independently, you will not be required to pay any agency service fees. Please note, however, that at all consulates worldwide do not refund consular fees should you not submit the complete documents for the visa application or if your visa is rejected by the officials.
Questions about visa service
You are unsure as to which visa you need, or you still have questions about our visa service? Do not hesitate to contact us! We will be happy to arrange a personal consultation appointment with you so that your application can be processed as quickly as possible.