FAQs
This section consists of the answers to questions the Embassy often receives from customers. Please select the theme of interest.
Student visas
Online visa applications
- I have a popup blocker installed on my computer. Will this affect how the website works?
- I want to apply for an adoption visa. What do I do?
- I am unable to retrieve my application.
- My passport has unlimited validity. What date should I put in the validity field of the application form?
- I was unable to or forgot to print my application when I got to the end of the application process.
- Can I apply online for a visa to visit a destination other than the United Kingdom?
- Can I fill in my on-line application in a language other than English?
- Can I pay for my visa on-line?
- How do I know if I need a visa?
- I can't make my appointment-what can I do?
Visas to the UK - general
- If I am refused a visa, will I know why and can I appeal against the refusal?
- Can I get my money back if my application is refused or I withdraw it?
- Do I need to have a letter from my employers indicating my salary if some or all of my expenses are going to be covered by my sponsor?
- Do I need to show my old passport when I apply?
- If I am refused a visa, when can I re-apply?
- When completing the application form, must I always provide the name of a British Citizen as a sponsor?
- In the case of an application for marriage visa, must the sponsor be present at the interview?
- Do you issue visas for Commonwealth countries?
- What does a letter of invitation need to say and does it need to be notarised?
- Apart from a letter of invitation what other evidence should I bring?
- What validity visa can I apply for?
- Where should sponsors send their invitation letters?
