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Overview

The UK Border Agency, Visa Services website can help you find out if you need a visa to enter or transit through the UK. If you do need a visa you'll be told which form to use and where to send it.

• Do I need a visa for the UK? Opens new window

How to use this service

You can download application forms in PDF format from the UK Border Agency, Visa Services website. To access the form you will need a copy of Adobe Reader. Information on how to download this for free is available on the right panel of this page.

You can also get an application form from your nearest Visa Application Centre (VAC), or where no VAC is in operation your local British mission.

• Apply for a UK visa online Opens new window

• List of Visa Application Centres Opens new window

• List of UK embassies and missions around the world Opens new window

More useful links

• Contact details for the UK Border Agency - Visa Services Directorate

• UK Border Agency website Opens new window

• Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Opens new window