Country visa routes
United Kingdom visa routes
Compare visa routes from United Kingdom and visa routes to United Kingdom. Review visa requirements, costs, documents, application process, difficulty and readiness before you apply.
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United Kingdom
| Code | GB |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |
| From here | 0 |
| To here | 16 |
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Visa routes involving United Kingdom
| Route | Visa type | Documents | Costs | Process | Sources | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bangladesh → United Kingdom Bangladesh to United Kingdom Work visa | Work visa | See route | See route | Employer assigns a valid Certificate of Sponsorship; applicant files within its validity window, pays the application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, provides identity/biometrics and documents, and normally receives an outside-UK decision within 3 weeks. | Tracked | View bangladesh to united kingdom work visa |
Pakistan → United Kingdom Pakistan to United Kingdom Visitor Visa | Visitor Visa | See route | See route | Usually about 3 weeks after biometrics and documents | Tracked | View pakistan to united kingdom visitor visa |
Sri Lanka → United Kingdom Sri Lanka to United Kingdom Work visa | Work visa | See route | See route | Usually around 3 weeks after applying, but preparation can take longer | Pending | View sri lanka to united kingdom work visa |
Maldives → United Kingdom Maldives to United Kingdom Skilled Worker visa | Skilled Worker visa | See route | See route | GOV.UK states applicants outside the UK usually get a decision within 3 weeks after applying online, proving identity, and providing documents; fees and IHS depend on job, length, and circumstances. | Tracked | View maldives to united kingdom skilled worker visa |
Bhutan → United Kingdom Bhutan to United Kingdom Work visa | Work visa | See route | See route | Usually around 3 weeks after identity and documents are provided outside the UK | Tracked | View bhutan to united kingdom work visa |
Pakistan → United Kingdom Pakistan to United Kingdom Work Visa | Work Visa | See route | See route | Usually about 3 weeks after identity and documents | Tracked | View pakistan to united kingdom work visa |
Maldives → United Kingdom Maldives to United Kingdom visit Visa | visit | See route | See route | The earliest application date is 3 months before travel; the standard 6-month visitor visa costs GBP 135. | Tracked | View maldives to united kingdom visit visa |
Sri Lanka → United Kingdom Sri Lanka to United Kingdom Visit visa | Visit visa | See route | See route | Several days to several weeks | Tracked | View sri lanka to united kingdom visit visa |
Pakistan → United Kingdom Pakistan to United Kingdom Student visa | Student visa | See route | See route | Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance. | Tracked | View pakistan to united kingdom student visa |
Bangladesh → United Kingdom Bangladesh to United Kingdom Student visa | Student visa | See route | See route | Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance. | Tracked | View bangladesh to united kingdom student visa |
India → United Kingdom India to United Kingdom Student visa | Student visa | See route | See route | Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance. | Tracked | View india to united kingdom student visa |
Maldives → United Kingdom Maldives to United Kingdom Student visa | Student visa | See route | See route | Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance. | Tracked | View maldives to united kingdom student visa |
Nepal → United Kingdom Nepal to United Kingdom Student visa | Student visa | See route | See route | Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance. | Tracked | View nepal to united kingdom student visa |
Sri Lanka → United Kingdom Sri Lanka to United Kingdom Student visa | Student visa | See route | See route | Several weeks to several months | Tracked | View sri lanka to united kingdom student visa |
Sri Lanka → United Kingdom Sri Lanka to United Kingdom Work visa | Work visa | See route | See route | Several weeks to several months | Tracked | View sri lanka to united kingdom work visa |
Bhutan → United Kingdom Bhutan to United Kingdom Student visa | Student visa | See route | See route | Timing depends on admission, Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies issuance, financial-evidence timing, biometrics, and current UK processing guidance. | Tracked | View bhutan to united kingdom student visa |