From Kosovo with a German residence permit, do I need a visa for the UK?

In December I want to visit the UK. I'm from Kosovo, but I have a German wife. We both want to go in December. I have a "Aufenthaltstitel" (Residence Permit) for 2 years, do I need a visa to go the UK?

I will appreciate it for your help.

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Best Answer

If your residence permit says "Aufenthaltskarte für Familienangehörige eines Unionsbürgers" then you can travel without a visa as long as your wife accompanies you or is already in the UK when you enter.

Otherwise, you should apply for an EEA family permit. This also has the condition that your wife accompany you or precede you to the UK.

To visit the UK without your wife, for most purposes, you would need a standard visitor visa.

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Can I travel to UK from Germany with German residence permit?

Visas. A Schengen visa or residence permit does not entitle you to travel to the UK without a visa. You can check whether you need a visa and apply for one.

Can I enter UK with EU residence permit?

From 1 January 2021 you can no longer use an Article 10 or 20 residence card issued by an EEA member state to travel to the UK if you're accompanying your EEA citizen family member to the UK, or joining them in the UK.

Do Kosovo need a visa for UK?

If you are a citizen of Kosovo, the United Kingdom offers a visa that will allow you to travel to their country. The most common application is the one for the standard visitor visa, which can be used for some business purposes, personal medical treatment, academic reasons, tourism, and more.

Do I need UK transit visa if I have EU residence permit?

You do not need a transit visa if you have a valid: EU Settlement Scheme family permit.

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