Visa requirements

United Kingdom

General visa requirements for travelling to United Kingdom. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.

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Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic Visa)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Embassy required

• Processing time: Varies
• Fee: £0
• Validity: Usually up to 3 years
• Entry: Multiple entry

Under Diplomatic Visa Arrangement (DVA). No application fee. Biometrics not required. For diplomatic and official passport holders on official government business. Dependents not permitted on this route.

Eligibility

• Age

  Must be 18 or older

  Min age: 18

• Purpose of visit

  Diplomatic or official government business. May also be used for personal visits.

  Includes

  • Diplomatic duties
  • official government business
  • personal travel

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 0

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Diplomatic Visa Application; Form url: https://www.gov.uk

How to apply

1. Online application

   Apply through diplomatic channels

2. Document submission

   Submit diplomatic passport and official documents

3. Processing wait

   Wait for diplomatic visa processing

This information is provided for general guidance only. Visa requirements can change frequently and may vary by nationality. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for assistance.