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UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Application Guide 2025

In This Article 1. Introduction to the Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme 2. What Is the UK ETA Scheme? 3. Do I Need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to Travel to the UK? 4. When Does the Electronic...

UK Visit Visa Refusals: A Guide To Common Issues and Solutions

In This Article 1. Introduction: Understanding UK Visit Visas 2. Purpose of the Visit: Why Clarity Matters for Your Visit Visa 3. Evidential Burden: Proving Your Visit Visa Case 4. The Genuine Visitor Requirement...

The Role of Finances in UK Visit Visa Applications

Our clients often ask how much bank balance is required for a UK visitor visa or what financial evidence is needed for a visitor visa. While there are no financial requirements or mandatory evidence for a visitor...

A Guide to the UK Business Visit Visa

The Business Visit Visa is for individuals who wish to visit the UK to undertake business activities on a short term basis. The Business Visit visa is a form of Standard Visitor visa. Before coming to the...

UK Visit Visa: How to Prove That You Are a ‘Genuine Visitor’

The UK visit visa route is one of the most frequently sought after categories of visa, with data recently released by the Home Office showing that there were a total of 1,914,778 visitor visas granted in the year...

Accessing the NHS in England as an Overseas Visitor

In this post we will explore the extent to which an overseas visitor can access the National Health Service (NHS) in England. We will assess the relevant limits and risks to accessing the NHS in England as...

UK-Ireland Travel: A Guide for Visa Nationals

In two previous posts, we explained the impact of the Common Travel Area (CTA) on travel between the UK and Ireland. In our first post, we explained how non-visa nationals may automatically benefit from  “deemed...

Travel Between the UK and Ireland: A Guide for British and Irish Citizens

In a previous blog post, we explained travel from Ireland to the UK for non-visa nationals, and how such people may benefit from “deemed leave” when travelling within the Common Travel Area (CTA) – for example,...

Ireland-UK Travel: Common Travel Area (CTA) and Deemed Leave

This post explains what the Common Travel Area (CTA) and the related concept of “deemed leave” are in UK immigration law. In particular, it sets out who is entitled to deemed leave, the length of deemed leave...

How to Apply for a Long-Term UK Visitor Visa

Welcome to our guide on navigating the intricacies of applying for a UK Long-Term Visitor Visa. Whether you’re seeking to explore the UK’s historical treasures, pursue educational opportunities, or reunite...

UK Visit Visa: What Activities Are Permitted?

In this post, we take a look at what activities visitors to the UK can (and cannot) do when they visit the UK for any of the following purposes:  Tourism, leisure and family;  Business;  Creative; and Sports;    Readers...

UK Visit Visas for Overseas Artists and Entertainers - Part 1

In this, the first of two (updated) posts on the topic, we look at visit visas for creative artists and entertainers.  If you are a musician, dancer, actor or indeed have any other connection to the arts, read on...