It is very simple to apply for a visa for England. It is possible to apply online, just access the British Government website and fill in the online application. You will also need to submit the requested documentation.

However, if this is your first visa, you will need to schedule a personal interview in England. The visa decision is usually made three weeks after the interview.

Extra costs:

In addition to the visa fee for England, those who want to live in the country will need to pay other expenses. Some of them are the English test and the health surcharge.

The latter, for example, ensures that you use England’s public health system, the famous NHS. On average it costs around £200 each year you plan to stay in the country.

Documents required to apply for a visa:

Documents for obtaining a visa for England vary from case to case. However, there are some that are required in all types of authorization, they are:

  • Valid passport;
  • Financial proof demonstrating your ability to remain in England;
  • Passing the English knowledge test;
  • Tuberculosis test, see the full list of countries that need to be tested (India is not included);
  • Payment of application fee;
  • Employment contract of an English company, for work visas;
  • Enrollment or certificate of approval from educational institutions in England.
  • It is important to remember that documents in Portuguese must be properly translated with the sworn translation.

How long does it take to leave on average?

The visa for England takes an average of three weeks to be issued, right after the interview. However, there is an option to reduce this period to five days.

In that case, you need to request priority service and pay a fee for it. However, it is only available for certain countries. Therefore, check if India is enabled for this type of service.

 

Can I go to England without a job and get a job there?

If you come to England as a tourist, you have 180 days to travel around the UK, but you cannot legally engage in any type of paid work.

You can apply for jobs and do interviews, but you cannot be hired without a visa. Therefore, to apply for a work visa, you must do so in your country of residence, which in this case would not be England, after all, you would only be a tourist here.

What are the risks of working illegally and without visas in England?
If your employer hires you illegally, as well as risking being imprisoned for 5 years, he could also pay a fine of £20,000 for every illegal employer working for him.

For a contractor who is caught working illegally in England, he may be deported. In this case, he can choose to return to India paying for his own ticket, which is the best option.

So after a year he can return to the UK again as a worker or tourist. If your ticket is paid for by the government, it can be restricted from returning to the country for more than 5 years.

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With a visa for England, can I live in other countries in the UK?

With a visa for England you have the right to reside in the country for the period provided for in the visa. In addition, it is also possible to live in another country in the United Kingdom – Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

That’s because all countries share the same visa agreement. But to find out if you need a visa for your travel purpose, simply visit the British Government website. They provide all the necessary information for your type of visa and, without a doubt, you will be able to clarify your doubts.

From 2021, with the end of the Brexit transition period, the immigration system for entering the UK will change. Those who have Indian nationality will continue to apply for a visa to live in one of the British countries.

What’s new is that Europeans will also need to apply for a visa to live, study or work in the UK. In addition, Europeans living in British countries must apply for a special residence permit to continue living in the country.

Without a doubt, having a visa for England opens new doors for your career, education and quality of life. Find out more about living in England, in the ebook The dream of living in Europe, we share stories of Indians who emigrated to the Old Continent.