You can apply for a UK visit visa in any country, whether you are resident there or not. Note however, that it may take a longer to process your application, if you are not resident.
If you apply inside the UK and you meet the financial requirements and English language requirements, you'll usually get a decision within 8 weeks. If you apply inside the UK and you do not meet the financial requirements and English language requirements, it currently takes about 12 months to get a decision.
Customers applying for a UK Visa from the USA may visit one of over 130 USCIS Application Support Centers to provide their biometric information (fingerprints and photograph), or they can visit one of VFS Global's Premium Application Centres.
The British Embassy in Tbilisi maintains and develops relations between the UK and Georgia. We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Georgia. You can access UK government services while in Georgia.
The processing time for UK Spouse Visa applications can vary depending on individual circumstances. Generally, the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) aims to process these visa applications within 12 weeks of receipt.
New rules for UK Spouse Visa: the minimum salary requirement has increased to £29,000 on 11 April 2024. The Spouse Visa UK, part of the UK family visa category, allows eligible foreign nationals to join and live with their partner in the UK, provided their partner is a British citizen or has settled status.
In order to apply in the UK you will need to obtain formal confirmation from your current university confirming that you have completed all the taught elements of your course and that you are highly likely to complete your current course successfully together with the date on which the degree is expected to be awarded.
If you wish to apply for a Spouse visa when you're in the UK on a Visitor visa, you will have to first leave the UK. Once you've done so, you can then apply for a Spouse visa to enable you to return to the UK under UK immigration rules, provided that you meet all the mandatory eligibility criteria.
Can I apply for a visa in the country I'm living in if I'm not from there originally? You can apply for a UK visit visa in any country, whether you are resident there or not. Note however, that it may take a longer to process your application, if you are not resident.