Get an UK Visa

If you are a Canadian citizen, you do not need a visa to enter the United Kingdom but may need to carry specific documentation when crossing the border.  If you are not a Canadian citizen, you may need a visa to enter Canada whether you are travelling for business, pleasure, or study.  Use the visa search box to determine the Canadian entry requirements for your nationality. 

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Business Travel Requirements for a United Kingdom Visa for Canadian Citizens

  1. Meta UK ETA Information

    You might be eligible for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (UK ETA). Please review your eligibility by checking the information provided by the UK government here. 

    Eligibility and Process

    The UK ETA is applied via an App on your mobile device, introduced by the Government of United Kingdom. Please download the UK ETA App via the Apple App store or Google Play.  

    If you cannot use the app, you can apply online via the Government of UK website. 

    Refer to UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for more information. 

Tourist Travel Requirements for a United Kingdom Visa for Canadian Citizens

  1. Starting January 8, 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorization is Required

    For travelers entering the United Kingdom before January 8, 2025, an ETA is not needed. Beginning January 8, 2025, travelers of your nationality will require an ETA to enter the United Kingdom.

    For stays up to six months, an ETA will not be necessary before January 8, 2025. However, please note that you must:
    • Hold a passport valid for the entire duration of stay with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds
    • Hold proof of onward/return flights
    • Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination

Manage Your Order

Want to see if your order is on track to meet the date you requested your documents? Use the VisaConnection Order Status tool to see the most current update to your order.    

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Visa Pre-Check

Have an urgent visa application with a tight deadline?  Use Visa Pre-Check to save valuable time.  Have an experienced visa specialist review and verify that your application is accurate and complete or if corrections are needed.

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Digital Photo Service

Need a fast, easy and inexpensive way to get a photo you can use for your visa application? Use VisaConnection's photo service to upload a digital photo that we will review and print for your visa application.

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