As an Albanian studying in Italy, how can I apply for a tourist visa for the UK to visit my friends? [duplicate]

I'm an Albanian citizen pursuing a PhD in Italy where I have a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno).

How can I apply for a tourist visa for the UK to visit my friends?

Best Answer

You will need to fill out an online application and pay the £85 here for a Standard Visitor Visa:

https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa

Note that:

You’ll need to have your fingerprints and photograph (known as ‘biometric information’) taken at a visa application centre as part of your application.

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How can I apply for UK tourist visa from Italy?

To apply for UK visa you must go through these simple steps:

Find out if you need a UK visa.

Chose the right UK visa type.

Complete the online application form.

Collect the required documents for a UK visa application.

Schedule a UK visa appointment.

Attend the UK visa interview.

How long does it take to apply for UK visa from Italy?

There is no need for applicants to travel to London. UK Visas and Immigration aims to process 90% of non-settlement applications within 15 working days of submission at the Visa Application Centre in Rome in line with its published Customer Service Standards.

How do I sponsor someone from Italy to UK?

If you want to sponsor their visit to the UK you should produce an invitation letter and supporting documents.

An applicant is the person who will apply for a visitor visa.

A sponsor is the person inviting the applicant to visit the UK.

Can I travel to UK with Italian residence permit?

Can I travel to the UK with an Italian ID Card (residence permit)? No, it is no longer possible for Italian citizens and residents to gain entry into Britain with their national ID or resident permit only. However, they do not need a UK visa for Italians either.

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