Will a US visa refusal affect my UK visa application?
I am applying UK standard visitor visa with family, but 2 years ago my US visa was refused. I have visited UK few years ago and Europe also. I have a good traveling history but later I tried to apply for a US visa and it got refused. Is that going to affect my UK visa application?
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From this Travel.SE question information about visa refusals is shared between the UK and USA:
The route is a bit circuitous because the UK acts as a proxy for nations in the Common Travel Area...
The US and the UK are connected by the "Five Eyes Treaty".
Its impossible to say whether you will be accepted or not. You won't be rejected outright because of a previous refusal.
Answer all questions honestly. If you answer no to whether you have had previous visa refusals in other countries you could be refused under Paragraph 6 and could hold a UK entry ban:
This means that, if Deception is found, the instant application will be refused and (unless seeking to enter the UK on limited human rights grounds) the applicant will not be granted permission to return to the UK for at least 10 years.
If you answer honestly, you should not be refused just because of a previous refusal. You could still be refused of other factors, but you probably won't be refused outright because of the US visa refusal.
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US refusal may not affect UK visa - The Economic Times.Does US f1 visa rejection affect UK visa?
Definitely yes if the visa was refused in the last few years and still yes if it was refused even a long long time ago. While mentioning that you were previously refused a visa may have adverse effect on the outcome of your UK visa; not mentioning will definitely make it worse.Does US share visa application records with UK?
Yes, the UK shares (or rather provides access to) its immigration records, including photos and fingerprints of visa applications with Canada and the US (as well as Australia and NZ) under the multilateral UKUSA agreement also known as the Five Eyes agreement.Does US visa rejection affect other countries?
The importance of a rejected visa can vary from country to country, and also on the reason for it being tuned down. When you get your visa rejected, most countries place a stamp on your passport stating the same. It is therefore easily accessible to any consular officer who will issue your future permits.Can I Apply for a Visa if I Was Refused Before?
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