UK Visa

Once your documents are complete, you book your VFS Global appointment via your VFS account for biometrics capture and document submission. We explain each step on GOV.UK and VFS, and you track your application on your own GOV.UK account until a decision is issued.

• UK Tourist Visa

  Allows travel for leisure within the United Kingdom, visiting attractions, and enjoying holidays for a limited period.

• UK Visitor Visa

  For visiting friends or family or spending a short holiday, with the requirement to prove sufficient financial means to cover the trip expenses.

• Business Visa

  For attending meetings, conferences, or work-related events, with a requirement to provide an invitation from the hosting entity.

• Transit Visa

  For passing through the United Kingdom en route to another destination within 48 hours.

• Sports & Cultural Events Visa

  For participating in or attending cultural, sports, religious events, or talent performances within the United Kingdom.

• Medical Treatment Visa

  For receiving medical treatment in the United Kingdom, with submission of medical reports and an official invitation from the treating hospital.

• Domestic Worker Visa

  Granted to domestic workers accompanying their employers during travel to the United Kingdom.

• Study Visas (Student Visa)

  • Study for more than 6 months
  • Study for less than 6 months
  • English language courses

• Short Study Visa

  For short courses of up to 30 days, including certain professional exams such as PLAB and OSCE.

• Academic & Medical Visas

  • Clinical Attachment — Hands-on clinical training within UK hospitals.
  • Elective Placement — Optional training for students during their medical studies.
  • Academic Visitor — For academic visits such as research, teaching, or institutional collaboration.

• Important Note:

  We provide consultation for all other UK visa categories based on your travel purpose, and we explain each category's requirements before you apply — you submit directly to the embassy.

1. Choose the right UK visa type

   Start by identifying the visa category that matches your purpose of travel — Standard Visitor (tourism, family, short business), Marriage, Medical, or longer-term study/work routes. Refer to the official UK Visas and Immigration portal and the Standard Visitor visa guidance for full rules and fees in JOD/USD.

2. Complete the application on GOV.UK and pay the fees

   Go to Apply for a UK visa on GOV.UK, create an account and complete the online application form in English. The visa fee (UKVI) is paid online at the end of the application; for a Standard Visitor it varies by validity (6 months / 2 / 5 / 10 years). After payment, the system routes you to VFS Global Amman to complete biometrics.

3. Prepare the supporting documents

   Refer to the Documents you must provide page on GOV.UK and prepare:
   - Passport valid for the entire duration of your stay, with at least one blank page.
   - Jordanian ID card, or valid Jordanian residency permit if you are a foreign resident.
   - Stamped bank statements covering the last 6 months.
   - Employment letter and a recent salary certificate.
   - Round-trip flight reservation and hotel bookings covering every night of your stay.
   - Invitation letter if your visit is family-related.
   - Recent passport-sized photo meeting UKVI specifications.
   - GOV.UK application confirmation page and fee receipt.
   Personal appearance is mandatory at the VAC for biometrics.

4. Book your biometrics appointment at VFS Amman

   Book your appointment with VFS Global UK Amman. To find the closest centre officially use the GOV.UK find a visa application centre tool. Submit at least 3 weeks before your departure date, and no more than 3 months in advance for a Visitor visa.

5. Attend the appointment and submit biometrics

   At your appointment your GOV.UK application barcode is scanned, your ten-fingerprint scan and facial photo are taken, and your supporting documents are submitted as required. Biometrics are mandatory for applicants aged 5 and above. The whole appointment takes about 15–30 minutes. Optional paid services (Priority / Super Priority / Walk-in / On-Demand) are available to speed up the appointment or processing.

6. Track processing at UKVI

   Your file is forwarded to the relevant UKVI regional decision-making centre. Standard Visitor processing typically takes around 3 weeks, with Priority (5 working days) and Super Priority (24 hours) available for an extra fee. Track your application via your VFS account or GOV.UK account.

7. Collect your passport and visa

   Once a decision is issued your passport is returned to the VFS centre or by courier if you opted for that. Standard Visitor visas may be issued for 6 months or 2/5/10 years multiple-entry depending on your file. Before you travel, verify the visa data (name, number of entries, validity dates) against your passport, and keep copies of your bookings and insurance ready in case of border checks.