United Kingdom Visa Services in Los Angeles

Yes. All UK visa applicants must submit biometrics — fingerprints and a photo — at a VFS Global biometrics center before submitting their application. You book the biometrics appointment online, attend in person, and receive a stamped document confirming completion. Bring that stamped document, your completed application, and your passport to our office and we handle the submission from there.

You need bank statements covering the most recent 3 months showing sufficient funds to cover your travel, accommodation, and living expenses. The UK Home Office does not set a fixed minimum — the amount needs to reflect the cost of your specific trip. Statements must be originals or certified copies. Online banking statements require an endorsement stamp from your bank on every page. We review your statements at our counter before submission.

A Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) is a reference number assigned by your UK employer through the Home Office sponsorship management system — it is not a physical document. Your employer must hold a valid UK Sponsor Licence to issue it. The COS confirms your job title, salary, and start date, and you enter the reference number in your online visa application. Without it, the Skilled Worker visa cannot proceed. Call us at (310) 402-1619 once your employer provides the COS and we will guide you through the rest of the application.

If you are staying with a friend or family member instead of a hotel, the invitation letter must include the host's full name, UK address, and phone number, the length of your intended stay, a copy of the host's passport, and proof of their UK immigration status such as a visa, BRP card, or British passport. We check the letter against the Home Office requirements at our counter before your application is submitted.

Standard processing for a UK Standard Visitor visa is typically 3 weeks from the biometrics appointment date. Skilled Worker, Student, and Family and Settlement visas can take longer depending on the category and supporting documents. The UK Home Office fee is paid online through VFS Global and varies by visa category. Call us at (310) 402-1619 with your travel date and we will confirm the current turnaround before you commit.