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Every UK visa route, explained

The UK has one set of rules but hundreds of personal situations. Pick a route below — routes with verified step-by-step guides link straight to them — or use the planner on the home page for your exact passport and country of residence.

The routes

Visit & tourism

Standard Visitor visa

For tourism, visiting family and friends, short business trips, conferences, short courses (up to 6 months), private medical treatment and permitted paid engagements.

  • Tourists and people visiting family or friends
  • Business visitors: meetings, conferences, negotiating deals
  • Patients getting private medical treatment (up to 11 months)
  • Academics on sabbatical research (up to 12 months)
  • Experts invited for permitted paid engagements (up to 30 days)
Usually up to 6 months per visit

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Marriage Visitor visa

To get married or register a civil partnership in the UK without staying on afterwards. Required even for nationalities that don't normally need a visit visa.

  • Couples marrying or forming a civil partnership in the UK, then leaving
  • People converting a civil partnership into a marriage
Up to 6 months

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Transit

Direct Airside Transit visa (DATV)

For changing flights in the UK without passing border control — you stay airside and depart within 24 hours.

  • Visa nationals connecting through a UK airport without entering the UK
Airside only, no entry

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Visitor in Transit visa

For passing through UK border control between flights, leaving within 48 hours.

  • Visa nationals who must land-side transit (e.g. change airports or collect baggage)
Up to 48 hours

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Study

Student visa

For courses with a licensed student sponsor — degrees, foundation and other full-time study at 16+.

  • Offer (CAS) from a licensed student sponsor
  • Enough money to pay for the course and support yourself
  • English language ability at the required level
Length of course (up to 5 years for degree-level)

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Child Student visa

For 4 to 17 year olds studying at an independent school in the UK.

  • Place at a licensed independent school
  • Parental consent and funds for fees and living costs
Length of course

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Short-term study visa (English language)

For English language courses lasting longer than 6 and up to 11 months.

  • Accepted on an English course of 6–11 months at an accredited institution
Up to 11 months

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Work & business

Skilled Worker visa

The main sponsored work route — a job offer at the required skill and salary level from a Home Office-licensed employer.

  • Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK employer
  • Job in an eligible occupation at or above the salary threshold (general threshold £41,700 since July 2025)
  • English language at level B2 (raised from B1 in 2025)
Up to 5 years, extendable; can lead to settlement

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Health and Care Worker visa

A cheaper, faster variant of the Skilled Worker route for qualified medical professionals working for the NHS, NHS suppliers or in adult social care.

  • Qualified doctor, nurse, allied health or adult social care professional with a job offer from an eligible sponsor
Up to 5 years, extendable; can lead to settlement

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Global Talent visa

For leaders or potential leaders in academia/research, arts and culture, or digital technology — no job offer needed, but most applicants need an endorsement.

  • Endorsement from a designated body (or a qualifying prestigious prize)
  • Fields: academia & research, arts & culture, digital technology
Up to 5 years per grant; flexible; can lead to settlement

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Graduate visa

Post-study work permission for those who completed an eligible UK degree on a Student visa. Applied for from inside the UK only.

  • Currently in the UK on a Student visa
  • Completed an eligible UK course
2 years (3 years for PhD); reduces to 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027

2 verified step-by-step guides →

High Potential Individual visa

For recent graduates of top-ranked non-UK universities to come and work or look for work without a sponsor.

  • Degree from a university on the Global Universities List, awarded in the last 5 years
2 years (3 for PhD); not extendable

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Youth Mobility Scheme visa

Live and work in the UK for up to 2 years (extendable to 3 for some nationalities) — for young people from participating countries.

  • Aged 18–35: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea
  • Aged 18–30: Andorra, Iceland, Japan, Monaco, San Marino, Uruguay
  • Aged 18–30 via ballot: Hong Kong, Taiwan
  • £2,530 in savings
2 years (some nationalities can extend to 3)

2 verified step-by-step guides →

India Young Professionals Scheme visa

A ballot-based scheme for Indian citizens aged 18–30 with a degree, to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years.

  • Indian citizens aged 18–30
  • Bachelor's degree or above
  • Selected in the scheme ballot
  • £2,530 in savings
Up to 2 years

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Innovator Founder visa

For founders setting up an innovative business in the UK, endorsed by an approved body.

  • Innovative, viable, scalable business idea endorsed by an approved endorsing body
3 years, extendable; can lead to settlement

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Scale-up Worker visa

A job offer from a qualifying fast-growing UK business — sponsored for 6 months, then unsponsored.

  • Job offer from a registered scale-up at the required salary
  • Graduate-level role
2 years, extendable

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Global Business Mobility visas

Five routes for overseas businesses moving staff to the UK: Senior or Specialist Worker, Graduate Trainee, UK Expansion Worker, Service Supplier and Secondment Worker.

  • Employed by an overseas business with a UK sponsor link
  • Certificate of Sponsorship for the specific GBM route
1–5 years depending on route; does not lead to settlement

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Minister of Religion visa (T2)

For key leading roles within a faith community, sponsored by a licensed religious organisation.

  • Sponsored key religious role (e.g. minister, missionary, member of a religious order)
Up to 3 years, extendable; can lead to settlement

2 verified step-by-step guides →

International Sportsperson visa

For elite sportspeople and qualified coaches endorsed by their sport's governing body.

  • Governing body endorsement
  • Sponsorship from a licensed club or organisation
Up to 3 years, extendable

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Temporary Work visas

Short-term sponsored routes: Seasonal Worker, Creative Worker, Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Government Authorised Exchange and International Agreement.

  • Certificate of Sponsorship for the specific temporary route
  • Intent to leave at the end of the stay
6 months – 2 years depending on route

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Overseas Domestic Worker visa

For domestic workers in a private household accompanying their employer on a visit to the UK.

  • Worked for the employer for at least a year
  • Travelling to the UK with the employer
Up to 6 months

3 verified step-by-step guides →

Family & partners

Partner / Spouse visa

To join or stay with a partner who is British, settled, or holds qualifying status — with income and relationship requirements.

  • Married, civil partners, or living together 2+ years with a qualifying partner
  • Minimum income requirement met by the sponsoring partner
  • English language requirement
2 years 9 months, extendable; leads to settlement after 5 years

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Fiancé(e) / Proposed Civil Partner visa

To come to the UK to marry a British or settled partner and then switch to the partner route.

  • Engaged to a British or settled person
  • Plan to marry within 6 months of arriving
6 months (then switch to partner route in the UK)

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Parent of a child in the UK visa

For parents with responsibility for, or access to, a British or settled child living in the UK.

  • Child under 18 in the UK who is British, settled, or has lived in the UK 7+ years
  • Sole or shared parental responsibility
2 years 9 months, extendable; leads to settlement

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Child visa (dependant)

For children joining or accompanying a parent who is in the UK or coming on a qualifying route.

  • Under 18 (when first applying)
  • Parent holds or is applying for a qualifying UK status
In line with the parent's permission

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Adult Dependent Relative visa

For adult relatives who need long-term personal care that can only be provided by their family member in the UK.

  • Parent, grandparent, sibling or adult child of a British/settled person
  • Care needs that cannot be met in the home country
Indefinite leave if granted

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Settlement & other

UK Ancestry visa

For Commonwealth citizens with a grandparent born in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man, coming to work.

  • Commonwealth citizen (also BOC/BN(O)/Zimbabwe nationals)
  • Grandparent born in the UK
  • Able and planning to work in the UK
5 years; leads to settlement

2 verified step-by-step guides →

British National (Overseas) visa

For BN(O) status holders from Hong Kong and their household members to live, work and study in the UK.

  • BN(O) status holders (registered before 1 July 1997)
  • Eligible household dependants, including adult children born after 1997
2.5 or 5 years; leads to settlement

2 verified step-by-step guides →

EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit

For close family of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens with pre-settled or settled status, to join them in the UK.

  • Family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen with EUSS status
  • Relationship began before 31 December 2020 (most cases)
6 months (then apply to the EU Settlement Scheme)

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Returning Resident visa

For people who previously held UK indefinite leave that lapsed after more than 2 years outside the UK.

  • Held indefinite leave to remain/enter before leaving
  • Strong ties to the UK and intention to settle permanently
Restores indefinite leave

2 verified step-by-step guides →

Verified step-by-step guides

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Standard Visitor visa (29)

🇦🇱 Albania → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Albanian citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give your biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇩🇿 Algeria → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Algerian citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give your biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇧🇩 Bangladesh → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Bangladeshi citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇧🇩 Bangladesh (in United States) → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Bangladeshi citizens living in the United States need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.
🇨🇳 China → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Chinese citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇨🇳 China (in United States) → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Chinese citizens living in the United States need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.
🇪🇬 Egypt → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Egyptian citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇪🇬 Egypt (in United States) → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Egyptian citizens living in the United States need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.
🇪🇹 Ethiopia → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Ethiopian citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give your biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇬🇭 Ghana → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Ghanaian citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give your biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇮🇳 India → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Indian citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.
🇮🇩 Indonesia → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Indonesian citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give your biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇰🇪 Kenya → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Kenyan citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give your biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇲🇾 Malaysia → United KingdomElectronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
Malaysian citizens do not need a Standard Visitor visa for a short UK visit — they apply online for a £20 Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), decided usually within a day.
🇲🇻 Maldives → United KingdomElectronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
Maldivian citizens do not need a Standard Visitor visa for a short UK visit — they apply online for a £20 Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), decided usually within a day.
🇳🇵 Nepal → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Nepali citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give your biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇳🇬 Nigeria → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Nigerian citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇳🇬 Nigeria (in United States) → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Nigerian citizens living in the United States need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.
🇵🇰 Pakistan → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Pakistani citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇵🇰 Pakistan (in United States) → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Pakistani citizens living in the United States need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.
🇵🇭 Philippines → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Filipino citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give your biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇷🇺 Russia → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Russian citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give your biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Sri Lankan citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give your biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇹🇭 Thailand → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Thai citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give your biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇹🇷 Turkey → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Turkish citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give your biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇺🇦 Ukraine → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Ukrainian citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give your biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇻🇪 Venezuela → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Venezuelan citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give your biometrics at a UK visa application centre.
🇻🇳 Vietnam → United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Vietnamese citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give your biometrics at a UK visa application centre.

Overseas Domestic Worker visa (3)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomOverseas Domestic Worker visa
Indian domestic workers who have worked for their employer for at least a year can apply online for an Overseas Domestic Worker visa to accompany their employer to the UK for up to 6 months, giving biometrics and usually getting a decision within 3 weeks.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomOverseas Domestic Worker visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Overseas Domestic Worker visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.
🇺🇸 United States → United KingdomOverseas Domestic Worker visa
American domestic workers who have worked for their employer for at least a year can apply online for an Overseas Domestic Worker visa to accompany their employer to the UK for up to 6 months, giving biometrics and usually getting a decision within 3 weeks.

Youth Mobility Scheme visa (2)

🇦🇺 Australia → United KingdomYouth Mobility Scheme visa
Australian nationals aged 18 to 35 with at least £2,530 in savings can apply on gov.uk for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa to live and work in the UK for up to 24 months, then prove their identity and provide documents.
🇦🇺 Australia (in United States) → United KingdomYouth Mobility Scheme visa
Australian citizens living in the United States need a UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Short-term study visa (English language, 6–11 months) (2)

🇨🇳 China → United KingdomShort-term study visa (English language, 6–11 months)
Chinese citizens taking a 6-to-11-month English language course in the UK apply online on gov.uk before they travel, book a visa application centre appointment to give documents and biometrics, and usually get a decision within three weeks.
🇨🇳 China (in United States) → United KingdomShort-term study visa (English language, 6–11 months)
Chinese citizens living in the United States need a UK Short-term study visa (English language, 6–11 months) — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

British National (Overseas) visa (2)

🇭🇰 Hong Kong → United KingdomBritish National (Overseas) visa
British nationals (overseas) aged 18 or older whose permanent home is in Hong Kong can apply online for a BNO visa to live, work and study in the UK for 2 years and 6 months or 5 years, and apply to live in the UK permanently after 5 years.
🇭🇰 Hong Kong (in United States) → United KingdomBritish National (Overseas) visa
British nationals (overseas) from Hong Kong living in the United States need a UK British National (Overseas) visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Adult dependent relative visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomAdult dependent relative visa
Indian citizens who need long-term care apply online as an adult dependent relative to join a settled UK relative, complete Appendix 1, and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in India.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomAdult dependent relative visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Adult dependent relative visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Child dependant visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomChild dependant visa
Indian children apply for a UK family visa to join a parent in the UK, including proof of the parent's income, then give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in India.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomChild dependant visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Child dependant visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Direct Airside Transit visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomDirect Airside Transit visa
Indian citizens changing flights in the UK who will not go through UK border control apply online for a Direct Airside Transit visa, then attend a visa application centre to give their fingerprints and photo.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomDirect Airside Transit visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Direct Airside Transit visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

EU Settlement Scheme family permit (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomEU Settlement Scheme family permit
An eligible family member who is an Indian citizen can apply online, while outside the UK, for a free EU Settlement Scheme family permit to join a family member from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, and come to the UK for up to 6 months.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomEU Settlement Scheme family permit
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK EU Settlement Scheme family permit — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomFiancé(e) or proposed civil partner visa
Indian citizens apply online for a 6-month UK family visa as a fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner, give biometrics in India, then switch to a partner visa after marrying or forming a civil partnership.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomFiancé(e) or proposed civil partner visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomGlobal Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker visa
Indian citizens who are existing employees of an overseas business with a certificate of sponsorship for an eligible UK job apply online on gov.uk for a Senior or Specialist Worker visa (Global Business Mobility), prove their identity and provide documents.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomGlobal Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Global Talent visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomGlobal Talent visa
Indian citizens aged 18+ who are leaders or potential leaders in academia or research, arts and culture, or digital technology get an endorsement (unless they've won an eligible prestigious prize), then apply online on gov.uk for a Global Talent visa to live and work in the UK for up to 5 years at a time.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomGlobal Talent visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Global Talent visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Graduate visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomGraduate visa
Indian graduates already in the UK on a Student visa who have successfully completed an eligible course apply online on gov.uk for a Graduate visa to stay and work for 2 years (3 years with a PhD), without needing a sponsor.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomGraduate visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Graduate visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Health and Care Worker visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomHealth and Care Worker visa
Indian doctors, nurses, health professionals and adult social care professionals with a confirmed job offer and certificate of sponsorship apply online on gov.uk for a Health and Care Worker visa — they do not pay the healthcare surcharge and usually get a decision within 3 weeks.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomHealth and Care Worker visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Health and Care Worker visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

High Potential Individual visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomHigh Potential Individual visa
Indian citizens awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years can apply online on gov.uk for a High Potential Individual visa to work, look for work or be self-employed in the UK for 2 years (3 years with a PhD), without needing a job offer.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomHigh Potential Individual visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK High Potential Individual visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

India Young Professionals Scheme visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomIndia Young Professionals Scheme visa
Indian citizens aged 18 to 30 with a bachelor's degree and £2,530 in savings can apply on gov.uk for an India Young Professionals Scheme visa to live and work in the UK for up to 24 months, after being selected in the ballot.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomIndia Young Professionals Scheme visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK India Young Professionals Scheme visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Innovator Founder visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomInnovator Founder visa
Indian citizens who want to set up and run an innovative business in the UK get their business idea endorsed by an approved body, then apply online on gov.uk for an Innovator Founder visa to stay for up to 3 years.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomInnovator Founder visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Innovator Founder visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

International Sportsperson visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomInternational Sportsperson visa
Indian sportspeople and coaches with a certificate of sponsorship and an endorsement from their sport's governing body apply online for an International Sportsperson visa, prove their identity, and usually get a decision within 3 weeks.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomInternational Sportsperson visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK International Sportsperson visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Marriage Visitor visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomMarriage Visitor visa
Indian citizens who want to get married or register a civil partnership in the UK and then leave apply online for a Marriage Visitor visa, pay the fee, and attend a visa application centre for biometrics.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomMarriage Visitor visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Marriage Visitor visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Parent visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomParent visa
Indian citizens apply online for a UK family visa to live in the UK and care for their child, then give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in India.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomParent visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Parent visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Partner/Spouse visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomPartner/Spouse visa
Indian citizens apply online for a UK family visa as a partner or spouse, meet the financial and English requirements, then give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in India.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomPartner/Spouse visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Partner/Spouse visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Returning Resident visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomReturning Resident visa
An Indian citizen who previously settled in the UK but has been away for more than 2 years can apply online for a Returning Resident visa, providing evidence of strong ties to the UK, to re-enter and get indefinite leave to remain.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomReturning Resident visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Returning Resident visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Scale-up Worker visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomScale-up Worker visa
Indian citizens with a confirmed job offer from an approved UK scale-up business apply online on gov.uk for a Scale-up Worker visa, prove their identity and provide documents, and can stay in the UK for 2 years.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomScale-up Worker visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Scale-up Worker visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Skilled Worker visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomSkilled Worker visa
Indian citizens with a confirmed job offer from a Home Office-approved UK employer and a certificate of sponsorship apply online on gov.uk for a Skilled Worker visa, prove their identity and provide documents, then usually get a decision within 3 weeks.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomSkilled Worker visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Skilled Worker visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Student visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomStudent visa
Indian citizens aged 16+ with an offer from a licensed UK student sponsor apply online on gov.uk for a Student visa, prove their identity and give biometrics, then wait about three weeks for a decision.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomStudent visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Student visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Temporary Work visa (Creative Worker) (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomTemporary Work visa (Creative Worker)
Indian creative workers offered short-term work in the UK apply online for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa with a certificate of sponsorship, prove their identity, and usually get a decision within 3 weeks.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomTemporary Work visa (Creative Worker)
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Temporary Work visa (Creative Worker) — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Visitor in Transit visa (2)

🇮🇳 India → United KingdomVisitor in Transit visa
Indian citizens who will go through UK border control while in transit but leave within 48 hours apply online for a Visitor in Transit visa, then attend a visa application centre to give their fingerprints and photo.
🇮🇳 India (in United States) → United KingdomVisitor in Transit visa
Indian citizens living in the United States need a UK Visitor in Transit visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Child Student visa (2)

🇳🇬 Nigeria → United KingdomChild Student visa
A Nigerian child aged 4 to 17 with an unconditional offer from a UK independent school applies online on gov.uk, proves identity and gives biometrics, and usually gets a decision within three weeks.
🇳🇬 Nigeria (in United States) → United KingdomChild Student visa
Nigerian citizens living in the United States need a UK Child Student visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

Minister of Religion visa (T2) (2)

🇳🇬 Nigeria → United KingdomMinister of Religion visa (T2)
Nigerian citizens offered a job within a UK faith community apply online for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) with a certificate of sponsorship, give biometrics at a visa application centre, and usually get a decision within 3 weeks.
🇳🇬 Nigeria (in United States) → United KingdomMinister of Religion visa (T2)
Nigerian citizens living in the United States need a UK Minister of Religion visa (T2) — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.

UK Ancestry visa (2)

🇿🇦 South Africa (in United States) → United KingdomUK Ancestry visa
South African citizens living in the United States need a UK Ancestry visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.
🇿🇦 South Africa → United KingdomUK Ancestry visa
Commonwealth citizens from South Africa who can prove a grandparent was born in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man can apply online for a UK Ancestry visa to live and work in the UK for 5 years, then prove their identity at a visa application centre.