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🇬🇧 United Kingdom Visa

United Kingdom Visa Approval Chances
Calculator 2025

Check your personal United Kingdom visa approval chances based on your passport nationality. Instant grade — free, no login.

14%Overall Refusal Rate
3.2MApplications Per Year
195Nationalities Scored
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United Kingdom Visa Refusal Rates by Nationality

United Kingdom visa refusal rates vary significantly by passport nationality. The data below is sourced from official government statistics. Use the VisaGrade calculator above to get your personalised score combining nationality, financial proof, travel history, and more.

Nationality Approx. Refusal Rate Risk Level Check Your Grade
India 11% Low Check Grade →
China 8% Low Check Grade →
Nigeria 38% High Check Grade →
Pakistan 25% Medium Check Grade →
Philippines 14% Low Check Grade →
Bangladesh 32% Medium Check Grade →
Nepal 22% Medium Check Grade →
Sri Lanka 16% Medium Check Grade →
Vietnam 18% Medium Check Grade →
Indonesia 14% Low Check Grade →
Thailand 12% Low Check Grade →
Myanmar 24% Medium Check Grade →
Cambodia 22% Medium Check Grade →
Mexico 10% Low Check Grade →
Brazil 8% Low Check Grade →
Colombia 16% Medium Check Grade →
Venezuela 28% Medium Check Grade →
Peru 14% Low Check Grade →
Ecuador 20% Medium Check Grade →
Ghana 30% Medium Check Grade →

How to Improve Your United Kingdom Visa Approval Chances

The UK looks for genuine visitor intent, sufficient funds, and clear plans to return home. A detailed travel plan strengthens applications significantly.

✓ Provide 3+ months of bank statements showing consistent income and healthy balance
✓ Write a clear cover letter explaining your purpose of visit, itinerary, and intent to return home
✓ Show strong ties to your home country: employment letter, property ownership, family responsibilities
✓ If you have ever held a US, UK, Schengen, Canadian, or Australian visa, include evidence of it
✓ Book refundable accommodation and flights — do not book non-refundable travel before approval
✓ Apply well in advance — last-minute applications raise suspicion about the urgency of travel