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Whether or not you need to apply for entry clearance will depend on your nationality and the purpose of your visit to the United Kingdom. All visa nationals are required to obtain an entry clearance visa in order to enter, or pass through, the United Kingdom.

Non visa nationals are allowed to enter the UK on a short term basis and there are restrictions on what they are able to do and not able to engage in in the UK.

At Solomon Shepherd Solicitors we are able to provide accurate immigration advice to enable you obtain a visa to enter the United Kingdom or the appropriate Visa to remain in the UK:

Visa Nationals
Visa Nationals On Transit
Non Visa National
Refusal of Entry Clearance

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Visa Nationals

Visa Nationals must apply for an entry clearance to enter or pass through the UK at their nearest British Diplomatic post. There are instances whereby private organisations will manage the process between you and the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO), but they cannot influence any visa application decision.

Visa Nationals On Transit

Some visa nationals may transit the United Kingdom without a visa but in some circumstances visa nationals traveling to the United Kingdom for the purpose of transiting on to another country require a direct airside transit visa or visitor in transit visa.

Non-Visa Nationals

Non-visa national dol not need entry clearance to come to the United Kingdom for less than six months, unless it is a requirement of the immigration category under which you are entering. If you are a non-visa national coming to the United Kingdom for more than six months, you will need entry clearance.

Entry Visa Refusal

The UKBA can refuse entry even if you have a valid entry clearance or you are a non visa national. If you are refused entry into the United Kingdom, they must explain the reasons for entry refusal and if there are any appeal rights. UKBA can also allow temporary admission to the United Kingdom with conditions - usually, not to engage in any employment.