Demande de Visa Touristique & Exigences pour Royaume-Uni

Yes. Any non-EU national legally residing in Italy (holding a valid Permesso di Soggiorno or Carta di Soggiorno) can apply for a UK Standard Visitor Visa online through the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) portal and submit biometrics at TLScontact in Rome or Milan.

A standard UK Visitor Visa is issued for 6 months with multiple entries. You may stay in the UK for up to 180 consecutive days per visit. Long-term 2-year, 5-year, and 10-year multi-entry visas are also available for frequent visitors.

The UK Home Office does not state a rigid minimum figure. However, you must prove funds sufficient to cover flights, lodging, and daily expenses without resorting to public funds. A balance of £2,000 to £3,000 (€2,500 to €3,500) backed by 6 months of pay slips and bank statements is recommended.

Yes. The UKVI mandates that all supporting documents in foreign languages (including Italian Permesso, buste paga, and contracts) must be accompanied by certified English translations confirming translator credentials, date, and accuracy.

Common grounds for refusal include: 1) Unexplained sudden cash deposits into bank accounts ('funds parking'), 2) Discrepancy between declared income and bank transactions, 3) Weak ties to Italy suggesting risk of overstay, and 4) Lack of verifiable employer leave authorization letters.

Yes. On a UK Standard Visitor Visa, you are legally permitted to attend business conferences, client meetings, contract negotiations, and take short academic courses lasting up to 30 days, provided it is not full-time employment.

Under the British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS), Indian and Chinese nationals holding an endorsed UK Visitor Visa can travel to the Republic of Ireland without a separate Irish visa, provided their first port of entry is in the UK. Other nationalities require a separate Irish visa.

To apply for a UK Visa, you need: a valid passport, soggiorno / residence card, carta d'identità, family member details, last year's CUD, last 3 months' salary slips, 3 to 6 months' bank statements, a contract letter or Partita IVA, previous travel details, and any supporting documents. If you faced a previous refusal, include the old application form and refusal letter. Scans should be at least 400 dpi.