United Kingdom
Please, check below if you qualify for ETA. If your nationality is not eligible, you must apply for a UK Visa (Business/Tourist/Transit) by selecting one of the options below.
Visa Exceptions
Any Nationality who has a permanent UK residency status and they return to the UK within 2 years of their last departure. All others are required to hold an ETA or a UK Visa.
Those travelers, who already have a valid UK visa, do not need to apply for a UK ETA.
UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization)
Total Visa Cost:
- US$99 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$25 Embassy fee
Processing time: 3 to 4 Business days
Biometrics: Not Required
Validity: 2 years
UK ETA allows travelers to enter The UK for short term tourist or business visits. The ETA is usually valid for 2 years or until the expiration date of your passport, it can be used for multiple entries, and for a stay up to 6 months. UK ETA is tied electronically to your passport, and you need to re-apply if you plan on travelling with another or renewed passport.
Note: You are not eligible to apply for a UK ETA if you have a criminal record or you were previously refused entry into the UK.
Eligible Countries:
- Andorra
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- The Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Belize
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Israel
- Japan
- Kiribati
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macao Special Administrative Region
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Monaco
- Nauru
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Norway
- Oman
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Korea
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan (China Administrative Region)
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
- Uruguay
- Vatican City
Required Documents:
- Global Visa Professionals Personal Form
- Passport copy – a clear scan of the main data page of your passport
- Photo – a clear photo of the applicant, passport-style, shoulders and up, high resolution, without shadows, even light distribution on plain background, taken within the last 3 months, which has not been used for previous passports/visas
What you can do with an ETA:
- Come to the UK for up to 6 months for tourism, visiting family and friends, business or short-term study
- Come to the UK for up to 3 months on the Creative Worker visa concession
- Come to the UK for a permitted paid engagement
- Transit through a UK airport if you will pass through border control
Global Visa Professionals services cover the following:
- Evaluate if this visa is the correct category for you, based on your supporting documents
- Apply for the ETA on your behalf
- Ensure for Fast and Reliable electronic filing
- We will pay the Embassy fee on your behalf
- Send the ETA approval notice via email as soon as it is issued (final decision is at the discretion of the UK Immigration authorities)
Please contact our team at info@globalvisapros.com for more information.
UK Business Visa
Official Website: https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor
NOTE: In order to apply for a visa with validity of over 6 months, you must hold a previous UK visa.
6 Months Validity - Standard Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$160 Embassy fee (3 weeks process)
6 Months Validity - Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$160 Embassy fee
- US$660 Embassy Priority fee (1 week process)
6 Months Validity - Super Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$160 Embassy fee
- US$1320 Embassy Super Priority fee (24 Hour process *where available)
12 Months Validity - Standard Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$265 Embassy fee (3 weeks process)
12 Months Validity - Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$265 Embassy fee
- US$660 Embassy Priority fee (1 week process)
12 Months Validity - Super Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$265 Embassy fee
- US$1320 Embassy Super Priority fee (24 Hour process *where available)
2 Years Validity - Standard Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$570 Embassy fee (3 weeks process)
2 Years Validity - Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$570 Embassy fee
- US$660 Embassy Priority fee (1 week process)
2 Years Validity - Super Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$570 Embassy fee
- US$1320 Embassy Super Priority fee (24 Hour process *where available)
5 Years Validity - Standard Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$1020 Embassy fee (3 weeks process)
5 Years Validity - Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$1020 Embassy fee
- US$660 Embassy Priority fee (1 week process)
5 Years Validity - Super Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$1020 Embassy fee
- US$1320 Embassy Super Priority fee (24 Hour process *where available)
10 Years Validity - Standard Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$1260 Embassy fee (3 weeks process)
10 Years Validity - Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$1260 Embassy fee
- US$660 Embassy Priority fee (1 week process)
10 Years Validity - Super Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$1260 Embassy fee
- US$1320 Embassy Super Priority fee (24 Hour process *where available)
Biometrics: Required
A UK Business Visa requires mandatory personal biometrics. This visa category allows travelers to enter the UK for short term business visits for travelers that will be involved in business meetings, conference attendance, seminars and training. This visa will allow a stay of up to 180 days per visit. You should not exceed 180 days for any given 1 year period.
Eligible Countries:
All except those eligible for an ETA.
Required Documents:
- Global Visa Professionals Personal Form
- Passport copy – a clear scan of the main data page of your passport
- Photo – a clear photo of the applicant, passport-style, shoulders and up, high resolution, without shadows, even light distribution on plain background, taken within the last 3 months, which has not been used for previous passports/visas
- If residing in a foreign country – proof of legal status, such as residency permit, work visa, etc.
- Copy of your National ID
- Evidence of funds – bank statements for last 6 months
- Evidence of support from sponsor
- Evidence of relationship between you and sponsor – such as employment contract
- Evidence that your sponsor will not breach immigration laws at the time of your visit – listed on the invitation letter
- Invitation Letter – confirmation from inviter of business activities
- Cover Letter – confirmation from your employer of your trip
- Proof of accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Any additional documents we can add to support the request if needed (such as your CV, degree qualifications, previous visas, etc)
Allowed Activities Under UK Business Visa:
- Attend interviews, meetings, conferences and seminars
- Negotiate and sign deals and contracts
- Attend trade fairs to promote your business (you cannot sell things)
- Get work-related training if you're employed overseas and the training is not available in your home country
- Give a one-off or short series of talks as long as they're not for profit or a commercial event
- Carry out site visits and inspections
- Oversee the delivery of goods and services provided by a UK company to your overseas company or organisation
- Deliver training or share knowledge on internal projects with UK employees of the company you work for overseas
- Install, dismantle, repair, service or advise on equipment, computer software and hardware, if your overseas company has a contract with a UK company or organisation
Global Visa Professionals services cover the following:
- Evaluate if this visa is the correct category for you, based on your supporting documents
- Apply for the visa through the UK Immigration system on your behalf
- Ensure for Fast and Reliable electronic filing
- We will pay the Embassy fee on your behalf
- Schedule the biometrics appointment for your preferred location and date, depending on availability
- Attach all your supporting documents to your personal private portal to avoid printing and handling large volumes of paperwork
- Notify you as soon as the visa decision is made and passport is ready for collection
- Organize passport return via mail or through our agent, in countries where such is allowed
Please contact our team at info@globalvisapros.com for more information.
UK Tourist Visa
Official Website: https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor
NOTE: In order to apply for a visa with validity of over 6 months, you must hold a previous UK visa.
6 Months Validity - Standard Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$160 Embassy fee (3 weeks process)
6 Months Validity - Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$160 Embassy fee
- US$660 Embassy Priority fee (1 week process)
6 Months Validity - Super Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$160 Embassy fee
- US$1320 Embassy Super Priority fee (24 Hour process *where available)
12 Months Validity - Standard Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$265 Embassy fee (3 weeks process)
12 Months Validity - Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$265 Embassy fee
- US$660 Embassy Priority fee (1 week process)
12 Months Validity - Super Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$265 Embassy fee
- US$1320 Embassy Super Priority fee (24 Hour process *where available)
2 Years Validity - Standard Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$570 Embassy fee (3 weeks process)
2 Years Validity - Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$570 Embassy fee
- US$660 Embassy Priority fee (1 week process)
2 Years Validity - Super Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$570 Embassy fee
- US$1320 Embassy Super Priority fee (24 Hour process *where available)
5 Years Validity - Standard Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$1020 Embassy fee (3 weeks process)
5 Years Validity - Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$1020 Embassy fee
- US$660 Embassy Priority fee (1 week process)
5 Years Validity - Super Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$1020 Embassy fee
- US$1320 Embassy Super Priority fee (24 Hour process *where available)
10 Years Validity - Standard Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$1260 Embassy fee (3 weeks process)
10 Years Validity - Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$1260 Embassy fee
- US$660 Embassy Priority fee (1 week process)
10 Years Validity - Super Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$1260 Embassy fee
- US$1320 Embassy Super Priority fee (24 Hour process *where available)
Biometrics: Required
A UK Tourist Visa requires mandatory personal biometrics. This visa category allows travelers to enter the UK for short term tourist visit, family related visits and sightseeing. This visa will allow a stay of up to 180 days per visit. You should not exceed 180 days for any given 1 year period.
Eligible Countries:
All except those eligible for an ETA.
Required Documents:
- Global Visa Professionals Personal Form
- Passport copy – a clear scan of the main data page of your passport
- Photo – a clear photo of the applicant, passport-style, shoulders and up, high resolution, without shadows, even light distribution on plain background, taken within the last 3 months, which has not been used for previous passports/visas
- If residing in a foreign country – proof of legal status, such as residency permit, work visa, etc.
- Copy of your National ID
- Evidence of funds – bank statements for last 6 months
- If another person is financially responsible for the trip, you must provide:
- Copy of their passport
- Documents as proof of relationship
- Their bank statements for last 6 months
- Invitation Letter – for family visits
- Company Cover Letter – confirmation from your employer of your trip
- Proof of accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Any additional documents we can add to support the request if needed (such as your CV, degree qualifications, previous visas, etc)
Global Visa Professionals services cover the following:
- Evaluate if this visa is the correct category for you, based on your supporting documents
- Apply for the visa through the UK Immigration system on your behalf
- Ensure for Fast and Reliable electronic filing
- We will pay the Embassy fee on your behalf
- Schedule the biometrics appointment for your preferred location and date, depending on availability
- Attach all your supporting documents to your personal private portal to avoid printing and handling large volumes of paperwork
- Notify you as soon as the visa decision is made and passport is ready for collection
- Organize passport return via mail or through our agent, in countries where such is allowed
Please contact our team at info@globalvisapros.com for more information.
UK Transit Visa
Official Website: https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor
The UK offers 2 types of Transit visas:
- Apply for a Direct Airside Transit visa if you'll be changing flights in the UK and will not be going through UK border control.
- Apply for a Visitor in Transit visa if you'll be going through UK border control but leaving the UK within 48 hours.
Direct Airside Transit Visa - 3 Months Validity - Standard Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$50 Embassy fee (3 weeks process)
Direct Airside Transit Visa - 3 Months Validity - Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$50 Embassy fee
- US$660 Embassy Priority fee (1 week process)
Direct Airside Transit Visa - 3 Months Validity - Super Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$50 Embassy fee
- US$1320 Embassy Super Priority fee (24 Hour process *where available)
Visitor in Transit Visa - 3 Months Validity - Standard Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$85 Embassy fee (3 weeks process)
Visitor in Transit Visa - 3 Months Validity - Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$85 Embassy fee
- US$660 Embassy Priority fee (1 week process)
Visitor in Transit Visa - 3 Months Validity - Super Priority Process:
Total Visa Cost:
- US$479 Global Visa Professionals fee
- US$85 Embassy fee
- US$1320 Embassy Super Priority fee (24 Hour process *where available)
Eligible Countries:
All except those eligible for an ETA.
Required Documents:
- Global Visa Professionals Personal Form
- Passport copy – a clear scan of the main data page of your passport
- Photo – a clear photo of the applicant, passport-style, shoulders and up, high resolution, without shadows, even light distribution on plain background, taken within the last 3 months, which has not been used for previous passports/visas
- If residing in a foreign country – proof of legal status, such as residency permit, work visa, etc.
- Copy of your National ID
- Evidence of funds – bank statements for last 6 months
- Copy of the visa for your final destination (if applicable)
- If another person is financially responsible for the trip, you must provide:
- Copy of their passport
- Documents as proof of relationship
- Their bank statements for last 6 months
- Invitation Letter – for family visits
- Company Cover Letter – confirmation from your employer of your trip
- Proof of accommodation (if applicable)
- Travel insurance
- Any additional documents we can add to support the request if needed (such as your CV, degree qualifications, previous visas, etc)
Global Visa Professionals services cover the following:
- Evaluate if this visa is the correct category for you, based on your supporting documents
- Apply for the visa through the UK Immigration system on your behalf
- Ensure for Fast and Reliable electronic filing
- We will pay the Embassy fee on your behalf
- Schedule the biometrics appointment for your preferred location and date, depending on availability
- Attach all your supporting documents to your personal private portal to avoid printing and handling large volumes of paperwork
- Notify you as soon as the visa decision is made and passport is ready for collection
- Organize passport return via mail or through our agent, in countries where such is allowed
Please contact our team at info@globalvisapros.com for more information.
We offer assistance with other UK visa categories, upon request. Please submit your individual inquiry to our team for evaluation and further guidance at info@globalvisapros.com