Middle East

Comprehensive guidance on UK visas for Middle East nationals — covering applicants from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Iran. Our country guides set out the fees in US Dollars, ETA and visa requirements, the latest grant rates, and step-by-step application advice for travellers, workers, students, and families across the region.

UK Visas from the Middle East

The Middle East spans two very different groups: Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE, whose nationals now use the UK ETA for short visits, and visa-national markets like Iraq and Iran, which need full entry clearance. Grant rates and document expectations vary sharply between them. Our guides cover fees, ETA rules, processing times, and refusal advice. Browse the country guides below for up-to-date help.

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