Visas for the UK
How to apply for a UK visa
Where can I get information?
UK Border Agency and the British Embassy Buenos Aires work in partnership with a commercial organisation, Worldbridge.
You can find out whether you need a visa and how to apply through Worldbridge's website . General information is also available on the UK Border Agency website. Please take time to read the requirements carefully. Although nationals of some countries can enter the United Kingdom without a visa as a “general visitor” (this includes tourists), it is important that all visitors understand the information they may be asked to provide on arrival.
Worldbridge also provides information through an e-mail and telephone enquiry service, the number is (54) 11 5252 8778 (Monday through Friday between the hours of 0800 and 1700) and costs US$ 13, payable by a credit or debit card with the Visa or Master Card logo. All the information provided is supplied and approved by UK Border Agency.
Do I have to pay?
There is a charge for using the phone service, but information from the website and by email is free of charge.
Where can I get advice?
Worldbridge, its staff and members of the British Embassy cannot give you advice on how to complete your application, or what type of visa you should apply for. If you need help with your application or advice about the UK's immigration rules and requirements, you should seek advice from a qualified immigration adviser. In the UK these are immigration advisers regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner or legally qualified professionals regulated by designated professional bodies. Their websites are:
How do I submit my application?
You should submit your application through our online application service at the Visa Section of the British Embassy Buenos Aires.
Who decides whether I will get a visa?
UK Border Agency staff will process and decide your visa application. Worldbridge and its staff play no part in the outcome of your visa application. They cannot influence it in any way. If any member of staff employed by Worldbridge say they can influence your application, you should tell the British Embassy in Buenos Aires immediately.
Service standards - complaints and compliments
UK Border Agency aims to offer a fair and professional service to all our customers. We welcome feedback as it helps us to see where we need to improve.
We are interested to hear your opinion on the service we provided you. Please visit the our website to complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey at: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/features/survey
If you have any comments, or are concerned about the standard of service you received, please let us know. We investigate all complaints fully and will send you a reply within 20 working days.
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If you wish to complain about the service you received from UK Border Agency at this Embassy, please address your complaint to the Entry Clearance Manager at British Consulate General, 845 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022 or by e-mail at Visa_ComplaintsNY@fco.gov.uk
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If you wish to complain about the service you received from Worldbridge, you may submit it directly to their website, in person, or to the Entry Clearance Manager above.
Visa enquiries
The British Embassy in Buenos Aires does not receive calls or e-mails regarding visa enquiries. Any question about visas should be addressed to Worldbridge.
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