Visa guides
Plain-English guides for UK travellers
eVisas, ETAs, passport rules, documents and processing times, written clearly to help you avoid the mistakes that get applications refused.
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General travel guides
ETA vs visa: what's the difference?
Two very different things travellers often confuse — and why it matters before you book.
Avoid the #1 passport-validity mistake
International Driving Permit: which type for which country?
Applied and refused — what happens next?
Documents to prepare before you apply
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Beyond Passports is a specialist Schengen visa consultancy in the UK, applications assistance, appointment booking, and refusal recovery. It is a private consulting service, not a government or embassy service and not a government intermediary: we do not sell visas, obtain government documents, or process applications on behalf of any government. The visa is obtained directly by the applicant from the relevant consulate, and all visa decisions are made by the relevant authorities. Company no. 17331903. ICO reg. ZC197159.