Applying for a visa to enter the UK Current information
Important information about the application for a visa for the UK
Please note that the availability of priority appointments in the Visacenters is limited!
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We would like to inform you that the fees charged by the UK visa authority UKVI and the UK visa center TLS have been increased exorbitantly. This price increase totals about 20% and comes into effect immediately.
In particular, we would like to point out that the fees for the Visa Center and the priority fee have been almost doubled by the authority. This drastic increase may affect your travel and visa application costs.
It is important that you take these new fees into consideration when applying for a visa to the United Kingdom!
UPDATE 05.09.2023: The processing of UK tourist visas has been resumed!
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.
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.
General information on entry and UK visa
Tourist Visa - General Visitor
You intend to travel as a tourist or to visit family or friends.
Please click here to apply for your visaVISA UK - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Different types of visas for Great Britain
Business Visa
You intend to travel to the UK for short business visits. This includes meetings, visit trade fairs and deliver goods for example as a lorry driver.
Please click here to apply for your visaETA United Kingdom
Since 2023, a small number of citizens who were previously able to travel visa-free have had to apply for an electronic entry permit. Since 15 November 2023, it has initially applied to travelers from Qatar, and from 22 February 2024 also to travelers from six other countries in the Middle East: Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. For travelers from EU countries, including Germany, the obligation to obtain an electronic entry permit is not expected to be introduced until the end of 2024.
Apply for ETA United KingdomStudent Visitor Visa
You can apply for a Student visitor visa if you are undertaking a short course of study in the UK. You will not be allowed to work.
Please click here to apply for your visaTransit Visa
You can apply if you wish to travel over the UK to your next destination.
Please click here to apply for your visaTIER 2 - Skilled Workers
You can apply if you are a skilled worker and your company is sending you to the UK branch, sports persons and religious workers can also apply (You will require a certificate of sponsorship COS to qualify).
Please click here to apply for your visaTIER 4 - Student
You can apply if you intend to undertake long term studies in the UK, some work is also permitted ( You will require a confirmation of Acceptance For Studies (CAS) ).
Please click here to apply for your visaTIER 5 - Temporary Worker
You can apply for this visa if you intend to work on a temporary basis in the UK as a sports person, entertainer, charity worker or working holidaymaker (You will require a certificate of sponsorship COS to qualify unless you are applying for the youth mobility scheme).
Please click here to apply for your visaSettlement Visa
You wish to enter the UK for an indefinite period to join or accompany a family member.
Please click here to apply for your visaEEA Family Visa
The EEA family permit is for dependents of EU nationals for example spouses, partners, children and dependent parents.
Please click here to apply for your visaVan Der Elst Visa
For this visa you must be resident and working in the EU for an EU employer, you are allowed to temporarily provide a service in the UK on behalf of your EU employer without the need to obtain a work permit.
Please click here to apply for your visaAll information provided is based on information from the respective Consulates. We are unable to provide a guarantee for the Consulate fees and processing times as they may vary. The consulates reserve the right to update provisions at short notice and in some cases invite the applicant for a personal interview . Additionally the respective consulates will determine whether a visa is approved. If you send our form by mail, your order is considered to be granted withput a signature.