Visa to Great Britain

Visa to the UK is a mandatory document for most foreign nationals, which allows them to enter the country for various purposes: tourism, transit, work, study or family reunion. For citizens of countries that are not part of the visa-free regime with the UK, it is required to apply for a visa of a certain category that corresponds to the purpose of travel.

From January 2025, the UK will introduce an electronic ETA for nationals of 83 visa-free countries including Germany, France, Japan, the US, Canada and Australia. It is an electronic document that replaces the standard visa for short-term trips of up to 180 days, such as tourism, visiting family, attending business events or for transit through the UK. The ETA authorisation will be valid for two years and will allow multiple entries.

On our website you will find up-to-date information on visa requirements and step-by-step instructions for applying for a visa. We are ready to assist you with preparing your documents, completing the application form and submitting your application to make the process quick and convenient.

The need for a visa depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip.

Citizens of visa-free countries, such as the EU, USA, Canada, Japan and Australia, do not require a visa for short trips (up to 180 days). However, already for some countries from January 2025, an ETA will be required for entry.

Citizens of visa countries such as Russia, China, India, Turkey and others need to apply for a visa in advance.

ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required for citizens of visa-free countries starting January 2025. The ETA can be issued online a few days before travel.

There is a special group visa to the UK, which is intended for organised tourist trips as part of a group. This visa allows a group of travellers, including a minimum of 5 people, to cross the UK border together and stay in the country as part of an organised itinerary.

Features of the group visa

1. Travelling together : all members of the group must enter and leave the country together.
2. Single document: a group visa is issued for the whole group, not for each individual traveller.

Documents required to apply for a group visa:

• Invitation from an accredited UK tour operator or host.
• List of group members with full passport details (3 copies).
• Confirmation of the travel itinerary (hotels, transport, sightseeing programme).

Questionnaires and photos of participants are not required for group visa application, but it is important to provide correct data of each participant without mistakes and corrections. The British tour operator or host is responsible for the organisation of the tour and adherence to the itinerary.