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All overseas nationals who wish to enter the UK must satisfy the immigration officer at the port of arrival that they meet the requirements of the UK Immigration Rules. Some people must have a valid entry clearance before arrival.
Children who require entry clearance (see countries listed below) will require form IM2A and INF3
These can be obtained from the nearest British Mission offering
an entry clearance service, or can be downloaded from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
web site at:
http://www.fco.gov.uk/travel/imm_visa.asp
http://www.fco.gov.uk/travel/download.asp
What is an Entry Clearance?
An entry clearance is a visa or an entry certificate issued to a passenger before travel to the UK.
Must I get an Entry Clearance?
If you are a national of one of the countries below you must have a valid UK visa on each occasion that you enter the UK.
Afghanistan; Albania; Algeria; Angola; Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Bahrain; Belarus; Benin; Bhutan; Bosnia-Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Burkina; Burundi; Cambodia; Cameroon; Cape Verde; Central African Republic; Chad; China; Colombia; Comoros; Congo (Republic); Congo (Democratic Republic); Cuba; documents issued by the so-called 'Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'; Djibouti; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; Egypt; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Fiji; Gabon; The Gambia; Georgia; Ghana; Guinea; Guinea Bissau; Guyana; Haiti; India; Indonesia; Iran; Iraq; Ivory Coast; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Kirgizstan; Korea (North); Kuwait; Laos; Lebanon; Liberia; Libya; Macedonia; Malagasy (Madagascar); Maldives; Mali; Mauritania; Mauritius; Moldova; Mongolia; Morocco; Mozambique; Myanmar; Nepal; Niger; Nigeria; Oman; Pakistan; Papua New Guinea; Peru; Philippines; Qatar; Romania; Russia; Rwanda; Sao Tome & Principe; Saudi Arabia; Senegal; Sierra Leone; Slovak Republic; Somalia; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Surinam; Syria; Taiwan; Tajikistan; Tanzania; Thailand; Togo; Tunisia; Turkey; Turkmenistan; Uganda; Ukraine; United Arab Emirates; Uzbekistan; Vietnam; Yemen; Yugoslavia (Documents issued by former SFR of Yugoslavia or by present Yugoslav Authorities); Zambia.
How to Apply
Fill in form IM2A and INF3 which you can get free of charge from the nearest British Mission offering an entry clearance service, or from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. You can also download the forms from: http://www.fco.gov.uk/travel/imm_visa.asp http://www.fco.gov.uk/travel/download.asp
You should check with the Mission whether they are able to process your application. If they cannot, they will advise you where to apply.
Your application form may be submitted by hand or by post together with:
- your passport
- two recent passport-sized photographs; and
- the entry clearance fee which is non-refundable.
Fees must be paid in local currency (ie the currency of the country in which the British Mission is located). You should not send cash through the post, but bank drafts, postal or money orders payable to the Mission may be enclosed.
The entry clearance officer may then be able to decide your application without further enquiries. However, you may have to attend an interview, and in addition may be asked for further documents.
MEDICAL TREATMENT IN THE UK: With few exceptions, visitors to the UK are not entitled to free medical treatment. The English Country School fees include full medical insurance. You may be asked for details: see the reverse of the Course Fees form.
IMMIGRATION ADVISORY SERVICE (IAS): The IAS is an independent charity which gives free and confidential advice, assistance and representation to persons who are applying for an entry clearance for the UK. Their address is: County House, 190 Great Dover Street, LONDON SE1 4YB. Telephone: +44 (0)171 357 6917. Duty Office 24 hrs: +44 (0)181 814 1559. Fax: 44 171 378 0665. Internet web page: http://www.vois.org.uk/ias/
