London · Visa agencies and immigration advisers
Visa agencies and immigration advisers in London
15 agencies, each checked against its own website on 3 Nov 2026; advisers looked up in the IAA register
London has 15 visa agencies and immigration advisers on our list; 7 of the 8 advisers we looked up are on the IAA register (its list of 9 Jul 2026). 8 name UK visas and immigration on their own websites, 6 India and 5 Saudi Arabia. On the official pages we read, VFS Global takes visa applications in London for India, Austria, Bulgaria and 15 more, and TLScontact for Belgium, Germany and France; before you pay anyone, read how to choose a visa agency and spot a scam.
Our list, not an endorsement. Listing is free, and nobody can pay for a place in it. Order: most verified first: we count up to six things we could confirm about each agency, a licence in the official register among them, and break ties A–Z. The count shows how much we could verify, not how good an agency is. Online services sit in their own box above the list.
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Most verified first. Up to six checks: the website names the business · address on its own site · phone on its own site · licence in the official register · prices published with a date · checked in the last 90 days. Ties A–Z. The register check doesn't count for solicitors and agencies that list only visas for trips abroad. How the order works
| Agency | Visas handled | Contact | Licence | Checked | Checks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E & S Consultancy (UK) Ltd | UK visitor visas, Business and marriage visitor visas, Work and family visas, Sponsor licences | +44 20 8947 0810 | F201200550IAA list, 9 Jul 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 | 5/6 checks |
| First Migration | UK visitor and tourist visas, UK student visas, Work and family visas | +44 20 3178 2048 | F200700083IAA list, 9 Jul 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 | 5/6 checks |
| Get UK Visa | UK visitor visas, UK student visas, Family visas, Skilled worker visas +1 | +44 20 3137 9290 | F201700030IAA list, 9 Jul 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 | 5/6 checks |
| The Visa Office | UK visitor visas, Marriage visitor visas, Business immigration and sponsorship, Settlement and nationality | +44 20 7836 8505 | F200400098IAA list, 9 Jul 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 | 5/6 checks |
| UK Tourist Visas | UK standard visitor visas, UK family visitor visas, UK business visitor visas, UK medical treatment visitor visas +1 | +44 20 3667 2700WhatsApp | F202200007IAA list, 9 Jul 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 | 5/6 checks |
| VisaHQ.co.uk Ltd | Travel visas, E-visas, Visa requirement checks | +44 20 4577 3307 | F202534845IAA list, 9 Jul 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 | 5/6 checks |
| Visas 24/7 | UK visitor visas, UK student visas, Work and family visas, Appeals | +44 20 3405 6381 | F201800035IAA list, 9 Jul 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 | 5/6 checks |
| CIBTvisas | Business visas, Tourist visas, UK passport services | +44 844 800 4650 | Not applicableVisas for trips abroad only | 3 Nov 2026 | 4/5 checks |
| Danielle Cohen UK Immigration Solicitors | UK standard visitor visas, Family visitor visas, UK student visas, Spouse visas +1 | +44 20 7267 4133 | Not applicableSolicitors | 3 Nov 2026 | 4/5 checks |
| GLS Solicitors | Indian tourist and business visas, Indian e-visas, OCI applications, Indian passport renewals +1 | +44 20 8571 6889 | Not applicableSolicitors | 3 Nov 2026 | 4/5 checks |
| Gulfvisa | Tourist visas, Business visas, Embassy document attestation, Document translation +1 | +44 20 3371 1554 | Not applicableVisas for trips abroad only | 3 Nov 2026 | 4/5 checks |
| Scott's Visas | Schengen visas, Tourist and business visas, Student visas for abroad, Passport services | +44 20 7554 3717 | Not applicableVisas for trips abroad only | 3 Nov 2026 | 4/5 checks |
| Travcour Visa & Legalisation Services | Tourist visas, Business visas, Document legalisation, Passport applications +1 | +44 7939 536951 | Not applicableVisas for trips abroad only | 3 Nov 2026 | 4/5 checks |
| Aviva Visas | Schengen visas, Irish visas, Tourist visas, Business visas +1 | +44 20 8099 6657 | Not yet confirmedin the register | 3 Nov 2026 | 4/6 checks |
| Saudi and Gulf Visa Services | Saudi tourist eVisas, Business visas, Work visas, Family visit visas +1 | Not published | Not applicableVisas for trips abroad only | 3 Nov 2026 | 3/5 checks |
London
15 agencies · most verified first
E & S Consultancy (UK) LtdUK immigration consultancy in Berkeley Square House, Mayfair, that advises individuals and businesses, including on short-term visitor visas for business, tourism and family visits.
UK visitor visasBusiness and marriage visitor visasWork and family visasSponsor licences5 of 6 checks
What we could confirm about E & S Consultancy (UK) Ltd
- ✓Website is live and names the businessesconsultancy.co.uk · opened 31 Oct 2026
- ✓Address on its own website2nd Floor, Berkeley Square House, Mayfair, London, W1J 6BD
- ✓Phone on its own website+44 20 8947 0810
- ✓Licence checked in the official registerIAA register, list of 9 Jul 2026: F201200550 (Level 3) · checked 1 Nov 2026 · the IAA list
- –Prices published, with a dateNot checked yet
- ✓Checked in the last 90 daysLast checked 3 Nov 2026
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First MigrationUK visa and immigration consultancy on Victoria Street in London that helps with UK tourist, student, work and family visa applications.
UK visitor and tourist visasUK student visasWork and family visas5 of 6 checks
What we could confirm about First Migration
- ✓Website is live and names the businessfirstmigration.com · opened 31 Oct 2026
- ✓Address on its own website83 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0HW
- ✓Phone on its own website+44 20 3178 2048
- ✓Licence checked in the official registerIAA register, list of 9 Jul 2026: F200700083 (Level 1) · checked 1 Nov 2026 · the IAA list
- –Prices published, with a dateNot checked yet
- ✓Checked in the last 90 daysLast checked 3 Nov 2026
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Get UK VisaLondon immigration agency (NW11) that helps with UK visitor, student, family and skilled worker visa applications.
UK visitor visasUK student visasFamily visasSkilled worker visasSponsor licences5 of 6 checks
What we could confirm about Get UK Visa
- ✓Website is live and names the businessgetukvisa.co.uk · opened 31 Oct 2026
- ✓Address on its own website20 Olympia House, Armitage Road, London NW11 8RQ
- ✓Phone on its own website+44 20 3137 9290
- ✓Licence checked in the official registerIAA register, list of 9 Jul 2026: F201700030 (Level 1) · checked 1 Nov 2026 · the IAA list
- –Prices published, with a dateNot checked yet
- ✓Checked in the last 90 daysLast checked 3 Nov 2026
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The Visa OfficeUK immigration consultancy on Pall Mall in London, with an office in Bath, that mainly advises on business immigration and sponsorship and also handles visitor visa cases.
UK visitor visasMarriage visitor visasBusiness immigration and sponsorshipSettlement and nationality5 of 6 checks
What we could confirm about The Visa Office
- ✓Website is live and names the businessvisa-office.com · opened 31 Oct 2026
- ✓Address on its own website78 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5ES
- ✓Phone on its own website+44 20 7836 8505
- ✓Licence checked in the official registerIAA register, list of 9 Jul 2026: F200400098 (Level 1) · checked 1 Nov 2026 · the IAA list
- –Prices published, with a dateNot checked yet
- ✓Checked in the last 90 daysLast checked 3 Nov 2026
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UK Tourist VisasVisa agency in Harrow, London, with a partner office in Gurgaon, India, that prepares UK visitor visa applications for tourism, family visits, business and medical treatment.
UK standard visitor visasUK family visitor visasUK business visitor visasUK medical treatment visitor visasIndian tourist visas5 of 6 checks
What we could confirm about UK Tourist Visas
- ✓Website is live and names the businessuktouristvisas.com · opened 31 Oct 2026
- ✓Address on its own website93A High Street, Harrow Wealdstone, HA3 5DL, London
- ✓Phone on its own website+44 20 3667 2700
- ✓Licence checked in the official registerIAA register, list of 9 Jul 2026: F202200007 (Level 1) · checked 1 Nov 2026 · the IAA list
- –Prices published, with a dateNot checked yet
- ✓Checked in the last 90 daysLast checked 3 Nov 2026
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VisaHQ.co.uk LtdUK company of the VisaHQ visa service, with its UK office on Tufton Street in London (visits by appointment), that handles travel visa and e-visa applications for UK residents.
Travel visasE-visasVisa requirement checks5 of 6 checks
What we could confirm about VisaHQ.co.uk Ltd
- ✓Website is live and names the businessvisahq.co.uk · opened 31 Oct 2026
- ✓Address on its own website24 Tufton Street, London SW1P 3RB
- ✓Phone on its own website+44 20 4577 3307
- ✓Licence checked in the official registerIAA register, list of 9 Jul 2026: F202534845 (Level 2) · checked 1 Nov 2026 · the IAA list
- –Prices published, with a dateNot checked yet
- ✓Checked in the last 90 daysLast checked 3 Nov 2026
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Visas 24/7Immigration practice in Wimbledon, London, led by a UK immigration lawyer, that handles visitor, student and other UK visa applications.
UK visitor visasUK student visasWork and family visasAppeals5 of 6 checks
What we could confirm about Visas 24/7
- ✓Website is live and names the businessvisas247.com · opened 31 Oct 2026
- ✓Address on its own websiteThe Old Town Hall, 4 Queens Road, London SW19 8YB
- ✓Phone on its own website+44 20 3405 6381
- ✓Licence checked in the official registerIAA register, list of 9 Jul 2026: F201800035 (Level 3) · checked 1 Nov 2026 · the IAA list
- –Prices published, with a dateNot checked yet
- ✓Checked in the last 90 daysLast checked 3 Nov 2026
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CIBTvisas
London office of the CIBTvisas group on Thomas More Street that arranges business and tourist visas for travellers from the UK and helps with UK passport applications and renewals.
Business visasTourist visasUK passport services4 of 5 checks
What we could confirm about CIBTvisas
- ✓Website is live and names the businesscibtvisas.co.uk · opened 1 Nov 2026
- ✓Address on its own websiteMoretown Building 2 - Level 5, 4 Thomas More Street, London, E1W 1YW
- ✓Phone on its own website+44 844 800 4650
- –Prices published, with a dateNot checked yet
- ✓Checked in the last 90 daysLast checked 3 Nov 2026
We didn't look it up in the IAA register: travel visas for trips abroad and UK passport services. Its "Immigration Services" link goes to Newland Chase (CIBT group), which the IAA dataset lists separately as Newland Chase Limited (F201400912) and Newland Chase Education (F200700148). So this check doesn't count for it.
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Danielle Cohen UK Immigration Solicitors
SRA-regulated immigration and human rights law firm in Camden Town that prepares UK visitor and student visa applications as well as family visas and appeals.
UK standard visitor visasFamily visitor visasUK student visasSpouse visasImmigration appeals4 of 5 checks
What we could confirm about Danielle Cohen UK Immigration Solicitors
- ✓Website is live and names the businessdaniellecohenimmigration.com · opened 1 Nov 2026
- ✓Address on its own websiteOffice 2.S.1, 2nd Floor, 74-80 Camden Street, Camden Town, London, NW1 0EG
- ✓Phone on its own website+44 20 7267 4133
- –Prices published, with a dateNot checked yet
- ✓Checked in the last 90 daysLast checked 3 Nov 2026
We didn't look it up in the IAA register: solicitors firm that shows SRA number 8000455; solicitors are regulated by their professional body, not registered with the IAA. So this check doesn't count for it.
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GLS Solicitors
SRA-regulated immigration and family law firm (SRA No. 648047) with a West London office on the Great West Road in Brentford that also handles Indian visas, e-visas, OCI applications and Indian passport renewals.
Indian tourist and business visasIndian e-visasOCI applicationsIndian passport renewalsUK immigration advice4 of 5 checks
What we could confirm about GLS Solicitors
- ✓Website is live and names the businessglssolicitors.co.uk · opened 1 Nov 2026
- ✓Address on its own website981 Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9DN
- ✓Phone on its own website+44 20 8571 6889
- –Prices published, with a dateNot checked yet
- ✓Checked in the last 90 daysLast checked 3 Nov 2026
We didn't look it up in the IAA register: solicitors firm (Global Legal Solutions Ltd T/A GLS Solicitors) that shows SRA No. 648047; solicitors are regulated by their professional body, not registered with the IAA. So this check doesn't count for it.
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Gulfvisa
Mayfair-based agency that obtains tourist and business visas from embassies on its clients' behalf and also handles embassy document attestation, translation and UK passport services.
Tourist visasBusiness visasEmbassy document attestationDocument translationUK passport services4 of 5 checks
What we could confirm about Gulfvisa
- ✓Website is live and names the businessgulfvisa.com · opened 1 Nov 2026
- ✓Address on its own website17 Hanover Square, Mayfair, London, W1S 1HU
- ✓Phone on its own website+44 20 3371 1554
- –Prices published, with a dateNot checked yet
- ✓Checked in the last 90 daysLast checked 3 Nov 2026
We didn't look it up in the IAA register: obtains tourist and business visas from embassies for trips abroad and handles attestation, translation and UK passport services; no UK immigration services listed. So this check doesn't count for it.
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Scott's Visas
London visa agency on Cleveland Street, operating since 1991, that prepares visa applications for Schengen countries, China, India, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and other destinations and also helps with passports.
Schengen visasTourist and business visasStudent visas for abroadPassport services4 of 5 checks
What we could confirm about Scott's Visas
- ✓Website is live and names the businessscottsvisas.co.uk · opened 31 Oct 2026
- ✓Address on its own website114a Cleveland Street, London, W1T 6PB
- ✓Phone on its own website+44 20 7554 3717
- –Prices published, with a dateNot checked yet
- ✓Checked in the last 90 daysLast checked 3 Nov 2026
We didn't look it up in the IAA register: visas for travel abroad and passport services; its site lists no UK immigration services. So this check doesn't count for it.
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Travcour Visa & Legalisation Services
Privately owned visa and passport courier agency on The Broadway in Wimbledon that submits tourist and business visa applications for travellers from the UK and arranges document legalisation.
Tourist visasBusiness visasDocument legalisationPassport applicationsVisa courier service4 of 5 checks
What we could confirm about Travcour Visa & Legalisation Services
- ✓Website is live and names the businesstravcour-vls.com · opened 1 Nov 2026
- ✓Address on its own website89 The Broadway, London, SW19 1QE
- ✓Phone on its own website+44 7939 536951
- –Prices published, with a dateNot checked yet
- ✓Checked in the last 90 daysLast checked 3 Nov 2026
We didn't look it up in the IAA register: visa and passport courier for trips abroad and document legalisation; no UK immigration services listed. So this check doesn't count for it.
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Aviva VisasVisa agency in Finchley Central, London, that prepares Schengen, Irish and other tourist and business visa applications, including for groups.
Schengen visasIrish visasTourist visasBusiness visasGroup visa applications4 of 6 checks
What we could confirm about Aviva Visas
- ✓Website is live and names the businessavivavisa.com · opened 31 Oct 2026
- ✓Address on its own website341 B, Regents Park Road, Finchley Central, London, N3 1DP
- ✓Phone on its own website+44 20 8099 6657
- –Licence checked in the official registerNot yet confirmed in the register
- –Prices published, with a dateNot checked yet
- ✓Checked in the last 90 daysLast checked 3 Nov 2026
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Saudi and Gulf Visa Services
London company on Great Portland Street that prepares Saudi Arabian tourist, business, work and family visa applications for UK residents and offers document attestation for Gulf embassies.
Saudi tourist eVisasBusiness visasWork visasFamily visit visasEmbassy document attestation3 of 5 checks
What we could confirm about Saudi and Gulf Visa Services
- ✓Website is live and names the businesssaudiandgulfvisaservices.com · opened 1 Nov 2026
- ✓Address on its own website167-169 Great Portland Street (5th Floor), London W1W 5PF
- –Phone on its own websiteNot published on its website
- –Prices published, with a dateNot checked yet
- ✓Checked in the last 90 daysLast checked 3 Nov 2026
We didn't look it up in the IAA register: prepares Saudi Arabian visa applications for UK residents travelling to Saudi Arabia and offers Gulf document attestation; no UK immigration services listed. So this check doesn't count for it.
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Which visa agency or immigration adviser is best in London? How to compare
We don't rank them. For UK visas the law is strict. The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (section 84) says no one may provide immigration advice or immigration services unless they are a 'qualified person' (legislation.gov.uk, read 1 Nov 2026). Qualified persons are people registered with the IAA, people authorised by a designated professional body (such as a law society) or by a designated qualifying regulator, and people working under their supervision (legislation.gov.uk, read 1 Nov 2026). Giving immigration advice or services without being qualified is a criminal offence; on indictment it carries up to two years in prison, a fine, or both (legislation.gov.uk, read 1 Nov 2026). We looked up the 8 advisers on this page in the IAA's published list of registered organisations, which shows the register on 9 Jul 2026; 7 of them are on it, and each listing shows the IAA number.
- Registered with the IAA, at the right levelIAA advisers are registered at one of three levels, and only a Level 3 adviser can represent you at an immigration tribunal (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). Check an organisation or adviser by name or IAA number in the IAA Adviser Register (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026).
- Solicitors: their own regulatorSolicitors and barristers are not licensed by the IAA, because their own professional bodies already regulate them (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). Solicitors who give immigration advice can be found through the Law Society (England and Wales), the Law Society of Scotland and the Law Society of Northern Ireland (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026).
- A fee letter and receiptsA regulated adviser must send you a letter right after you hire them saying what work they will do, what it will cost and how you will pay; always get a signed, dated receipt for any payment (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026).
- No promise of successAn adviser claiming you will be successful is one of the grounds for a complaint to the IAA, alongside unreasonable fees and charging for work not done (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). Be suspicious of anyone who guarantees you a UK visa using documents they supply (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026).
- No personal bank accountsFake agents may promise to speed up a visa and ask for payment into a personal bank account (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). The Home Office never asks for visa payments by email, at a visa application centre or into a personal bank account; fees are paid online on GOV.UK and its commercial partners' websites (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026).
What London's visa agencies and advisers handle
The destinations each one names on its own website, and how many of the 15 on this page name each one. “UK visas and immigration” means help for people coming to the UK; the rest prepare visas for trips abroad.
- UK visas and immigration: 8 of 15 E & S Consultancy (UK) Ltd · First Migration · Get UK Visa · The Visa Office · UK Tourist Visas · Visas 24/7 · Danielle Cohen UK Immigration Solicitors · GLS Solicitors
- India: 6 of 15 UK Tourist Visas · CIBTvisas · GLS Solicitors · Gulfvisa · Scott's Visas · Travcour Visa & Legalisation Services
- Saudi Arabia: 5 of 15 CIBTvisas · Gulfvisa · Scott's Visas · Travcour Visa & Legalisation Services · Saudi and Gulf Visa Services
- China: 3 of 15 CIBTvisas · Scott's Visas · Travcour Visa & Legalisation Services
- Egypt: 2 of 15 CIBTvisas · Gulfvisa
- Russia: 2 of 15 CIBTvisas · Travcour Visa & Legalisation Services
- Schengen area: 2 of 15 Scott's Visas · Aviva Visas
Danielle Cohen UK Immigration Solicitors and GLS Solicitors are solicitors' firms, regulated by their own professional body, so we didn't look them up in the IAA register. CIBTvisas, Gulfvisa, Scott's Visas, Travcour Visa & Legalisation Services and Saudi and Gulf Visa Services list no UK immigration services on their own website, only visas for trips abroad, so we didn't look them up either.
Official alternatives: when you don't need an agency
For a UK visa you apply online yourself, with or without an adviser. The Home Office never asks for visa payments by email, at a visa application centre or into a personal bank account; fees are paid online on GOV.UK and its commercial partners' websites (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). Even advisers who charge nothing leave you to pay expenses such as translations and the official application fees (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). For a visa to another country you apply at its visa centre, consulate or embassy; these are the ones in London we could confirm on official pages.
| Visa for | Where | Run by | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in London, 12 Old Jewry, London, EC2R 8DU | Chinese Visa Application Service Center | visaforchina.cnread 1 Nov 2026 |
| France | 18 Ryeland Boulevard, Wandsworth | TLScontact | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 7 Sept 2025 |
| Greece | 66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT, United Kingdom | Global Visa Center World | uk-gr.gvcworld.euread 1 Nov 2026 |
| India | Indian Consular Application Centre, 142-148 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7DU | VFS Global | services.vfsglobal.comarchived copy of 10 Sept 2026 |
| Spain | Spain Visa Application Centre, 20 St Andrew Street, London EC4A 3AG | BLS International | uk.blsspainvisa.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| United States | US Embassy London, Consular Section, 33 Nine Elms Lane, London, UK SW11 7US | The mission itself | ais.usvisa-info.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| AustriaSchengen visa | VFS Austria Visa Application Center, 66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT | VFS Global | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| BelgiumSchengen visa | 18 Ryeland Boulevard (Ram Quarter), Wandsworth, London SW18 1UN, United Kingdom | TLScontact | visas-be.tlscontact.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| HungarySchengen visa | Joint Visa Application Centre, 66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2JX | VFS Global | visa.vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| ItalySchengen visa | Ground floor, 8- 20 Pocock St London SE1 0BW , United Kingdom | VFS Global | visa.vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| LuxembourgSchengen visa | Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in London, 27 Wilton Crescent, LONDON SW1X 8SD | The mission itself | londres.mae.luread 1 Nov 2026 |
| PolandSchengen visa | Consular and Polish Diaspora Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in London, 10 Bouverie Street, EC4Y 8AX, London | The mission itself | gov.plread 1 Nov 2026 |
| SlovakiaSchengen visa | 25 Kensington Palace Garden, W8 4QY London | The mission itself | mzv.skarchived copy of 8 Apr 2025 |
| SloveniaSchengen visa | Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in London, 17 Dartmouth Street, SW1H 9BL London | The mission itself | gov.siread 1 Nov 2026 |
Every country's visa centres in the UK, with our sources: visa centres in the UK.
- Spain: BLS says appointments must be booked only on its website and warns against buying appointments from third parties. BLS International · read 1 Nov 2026
- Spain: BLS states that only the competent authorities decide visa applications. BLS International · read 1 Nov 2026
- China: The CVASC is a commercial organisation recognised by the Embassy or Consulate-General but is neither a branch nor an affiliated organ of the missions. visaforchina.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- China: From 17 February to 31 December 2026, UK ordinary passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, visits, exchanges and transit. gb.china-embassy.gov.cn · read 1 Nov 2026
- Greece: GVCW says optional services do not guarantee a visa; the decision belongs to the Consulate. Global Visa Center World · read 1 Nov 2026
- United States: The UK is in the Visa Waiver Program; eligible British citizens use ESTA and need a visa only if ESTA is refused or the trip is not for business or pleasure. ais.usvisa-info.com · read 1 Nov 2026
Near London
On the official pages we read, London has VFS Global for India, Austria, Bulgaria and 15 more; the embassy or consulate itself for Luxembourg, Poland, Romania and 3 more; TLScontact for Belgium, Germany and France; BLS International for Spain; the Chinese Visa Application Service Center for China; Global Visa Center World for Greece. For other countries' visas, people here go to a centre in another city. The nearest places, with the agencies on our list there and the visa centres they have for countries with none in London (visa centres in the UK has every country):
- Birmingham: 8 visa agencies and immigration advisers on our list; every country with a visa centre there also has one in London.
- Manchester: 8 visa agencies and immigration advisers on our list; every country with a visa centre there also has one in London.
- Leeds: 7 visa agencies and immigration advisers on our list; no visa centre there on the official pages we read.
- Glasgow: 8 visa agencies and immigration advisers on our list; every country with a visa centre there also has one in London.
FAQ
How much do agents charge for a UK visa?
Each adviser or agency sets its own fee, and we haven't collected UK prices. A regulated adviser must send you a letter right after you hire them saying what work they will do, what it will cost and how you will pay; always get a signed, dated receipt for any payment (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). Even advisers who charge nothing leave you to pay expenses such as translations and the official application fees (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026).
Can an agent help you get a visa?
Yes, within limits. For UK visas only qualified people may give immigration advice: IAA-registered advisers, people authorised by a professional body such as a law society, and those working under their supervision (legislation.gov.uk, read 1 Nov 2026). Be suspicious of anyone who guarantees you a UK visa using documents they supply (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). For other countries' visas, an agency prepares the file and the destination's embassy or consulate decides.
Which agency is best for a work visa?
We don't rank them. Advice on a UK work visa has to come from a qualified person: an IAA-registered adviser or a solicitor. Level 1 advisers handle simple cases and can advise on entry clearance, leave to enter, leave to remain, nationality and citizenship, and EU and EEA law (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). A genuine UK employer never asks for payment to secure a visa, and UKVI never guarantees a job (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026).
What is the IAA?
The regulator was called the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) until it rebranded as the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) in January 2025 (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). The IAA is the government body that makes sure immigration advice is given only by suitably qualified organisations and individuals (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). The IAA does not give immigration advice and does not recommend or endorse any particular adviser (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026).
How do I check an immigration adviser in London?
The IAA Adviser Register lets anyone check an organisation or individual by name or IAA registration number; a match shows the name, IAA reference number, level of authorisation and website (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). The Adviser Finder searches by location and shows only organisations that chose to be included in it (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). GOV.UK publishes a list of immigration advisers who are currently banned from giving immigration advice or suspended (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). We checked the London advisers against the IAA's published list of 9 Jul 2026; the live IAA Adviser Register shows any change since.
Where do I apply for a Schengen visa in London?
At the visa centre or consulate of your main destination. In London: Greece at Global Visa Center World, Spain at BLS International, Austria, Hungary and Italy at VFS Global, Belgium at TLScontact and Luxembourg, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia at their embassies. The addresses and our sources are in the table above. A Schengen visa decision normally takes 15 days and can be extended to 45 days (European Commission, read 1 Nov 2026).
Which immigration advisers in London are on the IAA register?
7 of the 15 are in the IAA's published list of registered organisations, as we found them on 1 Nov 2026: E & S Consultancy (UK) Ltd, First Migration, Get UK Visa, The Visa Office, UK Tourist Visas, VisaHQ.co.uk Ltd and Visas 24/7. Danielle Cohen UK Immigration Solicitors and GLS Solicitors: solicitors' firms, regulated by their own professional body rather than the IAA. For Aviva Visas we couldn't confirm a match: the listing says “not yet confirmed in the register”, which is not a finding against it. Each listing shows what we found, with a link to the register entry where there is one.
How we checked. We opened each agency's own website on 3 Nov 2026 and took its name, address, phone and the visas it lists from there; each profile links to the pages we used. We looked up the advisers in the IAA's published list of registered organisations (position at 9 Jul 2026) on 1 Nov 2026, by name and website, because the live register runs only in a browser; a registration granted or ended after that date shows only in the next list. Where we couldn't confirm one, the listing says “not yet confirmed in the register”. Solicitors' firms and agencies that list no UK immigration services weren't looked up. We haven't collected UK prices yet. Something wrong? Report a change.
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