英国签证常见问题归纳（British visa FAQ）
British visa FAQ
I'm going to transit in England, but do not stop. Do I need a visa?
If you have a Chine passport, you need transit visa even if you change to a plane only. We apply for transit visa at 13.30-15. every Monday to Friday. No rervation is required. But in some cas, we will arrange an interview for you. We suggest you apply at least 3 days before the scheduled departure date.
How long is the visa valid for?
It depends on the type of visa. The visit visa is valid for six months and cannot be postponed. If you go to Britain to ttle down, your visa will be valid for one year at first. The student visa is valid for the period in which you are unconditionally enrolled. Therefore, if you get a one-year matriculation admission notice, a year later, plans to take three years of bachelor's degree cour, your visa will be valid for the first year. If you have an unconditional admission letter for three years, we will issue a valid three year visa.
My spou is going to study or work in the UK. When can I apply for company?
You can apply for a visa with your spou at the same time.
If I want to go to other countries, do I need to get a visa to
that country first?
No, but if you are applying for a transit visa, we need to e your visa to the country of destination.
I was told to wait 7-10 days after the interview, but I was not informed. Why?
Our goal is to make a decision on all applications as soon as possible. Sometimes, we need to apply for visa to London (17 working days) or require you to provide supplementary materials. After making a decision on your application, we will inform you as soon as possible.
Why haven't I received any information about my visa application?
This may be becau you didn't provide the address and contact number on the visa application form. We couldn't reach you. The contact address you provide should include Chine characters, Pinyin and zip code.
Can I extend my student visa in the UK?
Be on the cards。 You need to provide the UK houkeeping department with a letter of acceptance for the accepted cours.
Can I bring my friends or family when I apply?
I'm sorry, the visa office doesn't have enough room for your
relatives and friends. The rest of the building is limited in space. So, if possible, plea come alone. However, exceptions may be made to the family of the applicant under the age of 16 or above, or to the guarantor of the resident applicant of the 65 year old or above.
If my departure card is American, can I still apply?
Yes, but we may ask you about the application for American departure.
I've been denied permission. When can I apply again?
At any time, however, you should consider the reason for the refusal, and whether the new applicatio
n contains new content that may result in different results. It should be noted that applications must be submitted parately once they are applied, not through group applications.
Do I need to be very lucky or know someone?
Unwanted。 The British law specifies in great detail the circumstances in which a visa officer can grant a visa. The embassy and consulate personnel are strictly in accordance with the law. The standard is the same for everyone. We have done all we can to make the visa fair and highly transparent. If we can't give you a visa, we will explain the reason to you in written material. And, in most cas, you can appeal against our decisions, and the appeals will be handled by independent officials.
How long do I need to apply for a visa before departure time?
Three months。 So, if you are a student and are planning to leave on September, you may not apply until June. We suggest you apply for a visa 8 weeks earlier than the planned departure date.
Which city should I apply for a visa?
We have a visa office in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou respectively. If you can apply at the visa
office in your province, it will help us to handle it more quickly and effectively. This is becau our staff in the three areas are t out from the different needs of local residents. The British Embassy in Beijing accepts applications for residents living in North China, central China and West china. Residents of Shanghai, Zhejiang and Jiangsu should apply to the British Consulate General in Shanghai.
Residents of Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian and Hainan should apply to the British Consulate General in Guangzhou.
How much money do I need to apply for a visa to the UK?
There is no fixed answer. Your finances must be sufficient to cover all your travel, accommodation, and daily living expens, as well as tuition, if you are a student. Plea take as many materials as possible to prove your financial position so that we can better understand your financial commitment.
Do I need to provide translations of all the documents?
Yes, all the information you provide should be accompanied by an English translation.
Can I apply by post or by express mail?
You can apply by post. Some applications don't even have to be interviewed, but for most applications we need to meet. We'll call you if we need an interview. So plea fill in the correct form of contact on your application form.
I e the abbreviation "EEA" in the file. What does it refer to?
The "EEA" refers to the European economic region, which refers to the 15 member states of the European Union, as well as Norway, Iceland and liechtenstein.
I'm going to Jamaica / Bermuda to hear that I need to come to the British Embassy to apply for a visa. How long will the visa take? What kind of materials do I need to carry?
The British embassy also acts as a proxy in China for the establishment of diplomatic appearance institutions in Jamaica / Bermuda and other Commonwealth countries. Applicants are required to u the same form as to apply for a visa to the UK, as well as an invitation letter issued by the Jamaica / Bermuda inviter. Plea note that most applications will be submitted to the official agencies of the country of destination, so the visa will take some time. It is also important to note that the immigration laws in the countries are sometimes different from tho in britain.
