U.S. Passport or passport of any other nationality, must have at least 6 months remaining validity from the day of entry into the country for which VISA has been applied for. If validity is less than 6 months ETS will renew your passport (Fee’s apply).

Click here for Passport Information .

U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter the United Kingdom for tourism or business purposes.

UK Tourist Visa

• A valid passport with at least 6 months validity remaining
• One fully completed, signed and dated application form
  All applications should be submitted and paid for online. You will then be directed to make an appointment at one of the Application Support Centres in your area in order to submit your biometric data ( finger scans )
• One recent passport size photograph
• Evidence of your Immigration Status in the USA and permission to re-enter the USA after your trip. Examples are Permanent resident card, Valid U.S. visa, valid I-20 etc
• Employment Letter / Confirmation of Employment
• If going for vacation, please include length of service and vacation dates
• Evidence of funds: e.g., Recent bank statement (within last 30 days), travelers cheques. (Credit card statements are not acceptable)
• If you are visiting family or friends you will need:

  - a letter from your sponsor (the person you are visiting) explaining your relationship with them and the purpose of your visit

  If your sponsor will be supporting you during your visit, or paying for the cost of the visit, you will need: pay slips, bank statements, or some other evidence to show that they have enough money to support you

• Onward/return ticket or confirmed itinerary
• ETS Order form Click Here

Please provide original documents and copies of all requested documents in support of your application. Other Information

• Please call ETS for latest updates and questions.

  Please note: The embassy/consulate may request additional paperwork as deemed necessary

Online Forms

• Application form – Click Here

Processing Instructions
 

• Send the passport and all completed requirements as detailed above to:

  ETS-Express Travel Services
  10211 Pacific Mesa Blvd, Suite 401 San Diego, CA 92121
  Toll Free Number: 1-866-376-1125, Fax Number: 1-858-225-0786
  Email: info@etsonweb.com

  Your application will be sent in to the Embassy.

Fees for Express Travel Services

• $75.00 – Per Visa
• $150 – Expedite

  Consular Fees
   

• Please contact ETS for fees.

  These fees are subject to change at any time by the Embassy.

Postage

• $14 Courier Service 2nd Business Day
• $20 Courier Service (Priority Overnight)
• $40 Courier Service (Saturday Delivery)
• $55.00 Courier service (First Overnight)

  We use only Fedex services

  Please note: Fed-ex charges may vary by location.