How to apply
Apply online
Visa4UK is our award winning online application facility. Applicants in many countries are now able to apply for a UK visa or entry clearance online using a secure internet connection. Some countries also accept payment of visa fees online. The new technology guides you through the visa application process step by step.
Please see the Supported Countries page on the Visa4UK website to check if you can apply online at your location.
The information we ask you to submit online is the same information that you would usually complete on the application forms on this website.
If you are not yet sure whether you require a visa to come to the UK, please check before applying by using the 'Do I Need a UK Visa?' questionnaire on the Home page of this website.
If you are applying to bring an adopted child to the UK please read the Adoption Helpfile on the Visa4UK website before you start your application.
If you are sure that you require a visa for the UK, please click the link below to begin your application:
e-Appointments
Once you have submited your application online, you can schedule an appointment with the visa section online using our e-appointments system.
Once you make the appointment online, you will be sent an email confirming the appointment and giving details of the supporting documents that you will need to bring to the appointment.
This facility is currently available in 7 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Dutch.