United Kingdom Visa

• For US Citizens, no visa is required for a stay up to six months.  For specific cases that a US citizens may require a tourist visa, please contact us at 310-828-7878
• U.S. Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay
• Tickets and Documents for return or onward travel

Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizens to Obtain Tourist Visa to Enter UK

All UK Visa applicants should initially complete the Online UK Visa application form and pay the visa fees online, then print and sign the application. While filling the online UK visa application, applicants will be advised of their closest Biometrics Center to visit and have their fingerprint taken. The applicant will be given a receipt upon completion of the Biometrics process. Subsequently, they should send the completed and signed Visa application form, the Biometrics receipt, along with the following documents to Ambassador Passport and Visa Services:

• Submit your valid passport, passport must have 6 months remaining validity
• 1 Fully Completed Visa Application Form

Very Important: When starting your online visa application, select language, category of visa, country (USA), and then YOU MUST SELECT  THE CHOICE:
"I have identified the location where I will provide my biometrics (or I am unable to provide my biometrics at any location)."  AND NOT ANY OF THE VFS OR VAC CENTERS.  

Please also note, only the consular fees should be paid using the VFS website. When paying the consular fees initially, please choose "standard service at US Homeland Security Offices.  Later on, when choosing the biometric appointment at one of the US Homeland Security Offices, you will have a choice to choose "Standard Service" or "Priority Service".  When choosing Priority Service, the priority fees will need to be paid online, before choosing your biometrics appointment.

You should NOT choose any of the VFS Premium Processing Centers, nor pay for "courier services", "scanning options" or any additional services.  Additionally, upon completion, the documents and requirements SHOULD NOT BE SHIPPED directly to the UK consulate or VFS Centers.  They should be sent to our office directly. 

If above instructions are not followed properly, this may result in your inability to secure a biometric location, as well as signficant delays beyond our control and ability to assist you any further.

Click Here For the Online UK Visa Application Form

• 1 Passport photograph
• Evidence of legal residence in U.S.A. ie: valid multiple entry visa with a clear copy of I-94 attached, copy of alien registration card / Green Card, copy of I-512 Advance Parole Document, Valid I-20 (must be signed on reverse by designated school official) Copy of return/onward airline tickets or itinerary.
• If visiting family or friends, a letter of invitation from your host is required.  The letter must state that they will provide room and board support for you during your visit, Host must also provide proof of legal status in the UK (e.g. British Passport, Work Permit, Student Visa).
• Evidence of funds available for your visit. Three months of most bank statements are required.
• If employed, three months of most recent pay stubs. If self-employed, a copy of business license and copy of most recent tax returns are required.
• For applicants that are not employed, such as retired individuals, homemakers or students; letter from family member (such as spouse, children or parents) who is providing support for the trip, as well as the family member's proof of employment and funds are required.  In addition, a copy of the passport of the family member and proof of relationship are required.

• Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter

UK Student Visa

All UK Visa applicants should initially complete the Online UK Visa application form and pay the visa fees online, then print and sign the application. While filling the online UK visa application, applicants will be advised of their closest Biometrics Center to visit and have their fingerprint taken. The applicant will be given a receipt upon completion of the Biometrics process. Subsequently, they should send the completed and signed Visa application form, the Biometrics receipt, along with the following documents to Ambassador Passport and Visa Services:

• Submit your valid passport, passport must have 6 months remaining validity
• 1 Fully Completed Visa Application Form

Very Important: When starting your online visa application, select language, category of visa, country (USA), and then YOU MUST SELECT  THE CHOICE:
"I have identified the location where I will provide my biometrics (or I am unable to provide my biometrics at any location)."  AND NOT ANY OF THE VFS OR VAC CENTERS.  

Please also note, only the consular fees should be paid using the VFS website. When paying the consular fees initially, please choose "standard service at US Homeland Security Offices.  Later on, when choosing the biometric appointment at one of the US Homeland Security Offices, you will have a choice to choose "Standard Service" or "Priority Service". When choosing Priority Service, the priority fees will need to be paid online, before choosing your biometrics appointment.
You should NOT choose any of the VFS Premium Processing Centers, nor pay for "courier services", "scanning options" or any additional services.  Additionally, upon completion, the documents and requirements SHOULD NOT BE SHIPPED directly to the UK consulate or VFS Centers.  They should be sent to our office directly. 

If above instructions are not followed properly, this may result in your inability to secure a biometric location, as well as signficant delays beyond our control and ability to assist you any further.

Click Here For the Online UK Visa Application Form

• 1 Passport photograph
• The CAS Letter (Confirmation of acceptance for studies) from the school in U.K.
• Most recent bank statement or a letter from the bank showing proof of sufficient funds for tuition and maintenance.  If the bank statements are under a parent's name, copy of parent's passport, copy of student's birth certificate, as well as a letter indicating the parents support and commitment to cover all expenses is required.
• If applicant has student loans, copy of loan documents or grant is required.
• Proof of IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge) is required.  This has to be paid online when completing the visa application form.
• For non US Citizens, evidence of legal residence in U.S.A. ie: valid multiple entry visa with a clear copy of I-94 attached, copy of alien registration card / Green Card,  Valid I-20 (must be signed on reverse by designated school official)

• Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter