- Can I take my domestic servants on holiday to
the UK?
Yes but there are certain Immigration Rules that are
required of you as an employer. The domestic servant
must have worked in the employer's household for a minimum
of 12 months prior to making a UK visa application.
For more information please check UK
Border Agency Visa Services guidance on domestic worker
visas.
- My old passport has expired but my UK visa is
still valid - what do I need to do?
Your UK visas remains valid. If you want to transfer
it into your new passport you will need to submit an
application on a VAF1 form to transfer the visa. There
will be a fee charged for the visa transfer. Please
see the visa application fee page on this website to
see the current cost.
- Can my secretary or agent submit my visa application
for me?
Yes they can. They can, make an appointment for you
and help you prepare your visa application form and
supporting documents but you will need to attend the
visa application centre to provide your biometric data
in person.
- Can my friend or family member in the UK apply
for my visa for me?
Visas for the UK can only be issued at UK Border Agency
offices overseas. If you need a visa you must apply
before you travel to the UK.
- Will I be able to provide fingerscans if any of
my fingers are missing, injured or decorated with henna?
If any of your fingers are missing you can still provide
scans of your remaining fingers. We will make a note
of this. If you have cut or damaged your fingertips
we will not be able to take your fingerscans and you
may have to return when your injury has healed. Some
temporary decorations such as henna can cause finger
scans to be less clear. We will try to take finger scans
but if we cannot get a clear impression you will need
to either remove the decoration or return when it has
faded.
- Can I study in the UK?
The UK welcomes overseas nationals who wish to study
in the UK. For more information on how to apply for
a visa to study in the UK, see the student
information on the UK Border Agency Visa Services
website. The British Council website also gives advice
and guidance
- Can I work in the UK?
Visitors are not allowed to work in the UK. The majority
of people coming to the UK to work need a work permit.
The work
permit information on the UK Border Agency Visa
Services website contains more information.
- How long will my visa be valid for?
The period for which your visa is valid is shown on
the visa. A standard visit visa is usually valid for
6 months, but we also issue visit visas that are valid
for 1, 2, 5 or 10 years. Longer term visas are usually
only issued to those with a proof of their travel history
to the UK and to those whose circumstances are unlikely
to change significantly during the validity of the visa.
If you are travelling as a visitor to the UK for the
first time you should apply and pay for a 6 month visa.
If you have applied for a long term visa but are issued
with a shorter term visa than that which you applied
and paid for, you will be issued with a letter from
the visa officer explaining the reasons for the decision.
No refund will be offered in these circumstances. All
visit visas can be used for an unlimited number of entries
to the UK during its validity. You may stay in the UK
for a maximum of 6 months on each visit or to the expiry
date of the visa - whichever is shorter. Visas issued
for other purposes than a visit will have varying validity
dates and conditions.
If you do not plan to travel immediately you can ask
for the start date to be deferred by up to 3 months.
Please make this clear on your visa application form
and to the visa application centre staff when submitting
your application.
- How long does it take to get a UK visa?
Please see the 'guide to processing
times' page on this website for more information
about processing times in Bahrian
- Do you take biometric data information for Commonwealth
visa applications?
No. We will only take biometric data from those applying
for UK visas.
- I wish to study in the UK. Which sort of visa
should I apply for?
Student visitors
You should apply for this visa if:
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You are over 18 years |
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You wish to take a short course of study lasting
less than 6 months. |
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You do not wish to work during your stay |
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You will not need to extend your stay in the
UK.
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Your course is for less than 15 hours per week
or is in the evening or at weekends. The training
provider must be on the Department of Innovation
Universities and Skills Register of Education
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You should not choose this if:
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You are taking a sandwich course or any short
course with a work placement element.
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Student
You should apply for this visa if:
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You wish to take part time employment during
your studies
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You may need to extend your stay in the UK |
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You are undertaking a short term English course
before going on to long term studies in the UK.
Give details of both courses in your application. |
You can find further information on studying in the
UK on the UK
Border Agency website
Child Visitor
You should apply for this visa if:
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You are a child under the age of 18 travelling
to the UK for a short course of study lasting
less than 6 months.
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Please note there is a requirement to demonstrate
that adequate arrangements have been made for
care in the UK. This means that you must give
the name and address of the person you will stay
with. You must also submit signed consent forms
from both parents if they are not travelling with
you, and the name and passport number of who is
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- Does the visa guarantee entry to the UK?
You will be subject to routine examination by UK Border
Agency immigration officers on arrival in the UK. You
should ensure:
• You have provided the visa officer with all the
information relevant to your application and stay in
the UK.
• You have not, with or without your knowledge,
given false information to support your application.
• There has been no change to your circumstances,
or reasons for going to the UK, since the visa was issued.
- What is the latest date I can arrive in the UK
with my visa?
The expiry date will be shown on the visa, but remember
that this is also the last day on which you are permitted
to stay in the UK.
- How long can I stay?
The last day on which you may enter or be in the UK
is the expiry date on the visa. For visitors the maximum
stay is 6 months.
- Can I use the visa to enter the UK more than once?
UK visas are usually valid for multiple entries to the
UK until the expiry date shown on the visa.
- Can the validity of my visa be changed if my
travel plans are delayed?
No, except where there are compelling, compassionate
circumstances. At the discretion of a visa manager the
expiry date of a visa can be extended for up to 3 months
provided there has been no change in your circumstances.
In all other cases you should apply for another visa.
- What if my reason for going to the UK changes?
A visa is issued for a specific purpose. If your reason
for going to the UK changes you should seek advice from
the visa application centre that dealt with your original
visa application. You may need to submit another visa
application.
- Do I need to bring any documents with me?
When you arrive in the UK a UK Border Agency immigration
officer may ask you to show evidence of the purpose
of your visit to the UK. This may include travel tickets,
evidence of funding, letters from your sponsor or businesses
you are visiting, or a school at which you intend to
study. You should carry copies of all the supporting
documents that you submitted with your visa application.
- Can I extend my stay in the UK?
Not if you are a visa national visiting the UK as a
tourist or student. Foreign nationals entering the UK
for other reasons may be allowed to extend their stay
in certain circumstances but permission must be obtained
from the UK Border Agency in the UK.
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- What if I am refused a UK visa?
The decision to refuse your application will have been
made by a visa officer in Abu Dhabi You will be given
a written notice clearly explaining the reasons for
the decision and advising you if you have the right
to appeal
- Who can I contact if I need to talk to someone
about my refusal?
Your refusal notice will explain why your application
has been refused. If you disagree with the decision
and have the right of appeal you should exercise it
at the earliest opportunity. Your refusal notice will
contain details of sources of further advice.
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