How shall I apply for a UK Visa as Iranians with German residency?
I am living in Germany with my family (my wife and daughter) as we have residence permission. We are Iranian, and would like to visit the UK for the next school holidays in Germany. How can we can apply for visa and what documents are needed, as our residence is Germany?
Best Answer
The UK runs a governmental website which contains plenty of information on the topic. It is complete and interactive. What you can do is use the dedicated tool to check whether or not you need a visa. In your case:
You’ll need a visa to come to the UK
The visa you need depends on your partner or family member’s situation.
They’re a British citizen
In most cases, you should apply for a Standard Visitor visa.
You should apply for a ‘Surinder Singh’ EEA family permit instead if you’ve been living with them in an EEA country other than the UK and they’ve been working, self-employed, self-sufficient or studying there.
They’re from elsewhere in the EEA
Apply for a family permit.
They’re from outside the EEA
Apply for a Standard Visitor visa.
This information includes both you and your wife's situation. You need a standard visitor visa to come to the UK and so does she since you are neither a UK nor an EEA national.
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Can you travel to UK with German residence permit?
A German residence permit or visa alone entitles you to only travel to other Schengen countries. Remember, though: the Schengen zone and the European Union are not the same thing!How can an Iranian get a UK visa?
Step 1 : Iranian citizens need to get a visa for UK by going to the nearest embassy. Step 2 : Fill the application form for UK. Step 4 : Once the visa application for UK is approved, you will be notified by e-mail. Step 6 : You can now travel to UK and stay for the duration on your visa.Do German residents need visa for UK?
Citizens of Germany do not need a visa to come to the UK. You can stay in the UK for up to 6 months without a visa.Can I enter UK with EU residence permit?
You cannot use an EU , EEA or Swiss national ID card to enter the UK unless you: have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man's settlement schemes. have an EU Settlement Scheme family permit, or the equivalent from Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man.Iranian visa for Americans, British and Canadians
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