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Can I Visit London With A Schengen Visa?
No. You cannot visit London with a Schengen visa only. London is in the United Kingdom, and the UK is not part of the Schengen Area. A Schengen visa lets you travel to Schengen countries, but it does not give you permission to enter London, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, or any other part of the UK.
If your Europe trip includes both Schengen countries and London, you may need two separate permissions:
A Schengen visa for the Schengen Area
A UK visa or Electronic Travel Authorisation, depending on your passport
The UK government says travelers should check if they need a UK visa, and depending on nationality, some travelers may need an Electronic Travel Authorisation instead.
A Schengen visa and a UK visa are not interchangeable.
Why a Schengen visa does not cover London
The Schengen Area and the United Kingdom are separate travel zones.
A Schengen visa is used for short stays in Schengen countries. The UK has its own immigration rules, visa system, and border checks.
That means you cannot use a Schengen visa to enter:
London
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
Any UK airport if you need to pass UK border control
If your itinerary says Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, and London, the London part needs to be checked separately.
London is in Europe geographically, but it is not in the Schengen Area.
If you are still planning your Europe route, Outbound’s Schengen visa itinerary sample can help you organize your Schengen dates, countries, and border movements more clearly.
What visa do you need to visit London?
If your passport requires a visa to visit the UK, you usually need to apply for a UK Standard Visitor visa before travel.
The UK government says a Standard Visitor visa can be used for tourism, business, short study courses up to 6 months, and other permitted activities. It also says visitors can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months.
You may need a UK Standard Visitor visa if you are visiting London for:
Tourism
Family visit
Business meeting
Conference
Short course
Event
Holiday as part of a wider Europe trip
If your nationality does not require a UK visa, you may still need to check whether you need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation before travel. The UK government’s visa checker is the safest place to confirm your requirement.
Do not assume that having a Schengen visa makes the UK easier to enter. The UK checks your passport nationality and UK entry rules separately.
Can I use a Schengen visa to transit through London?
Sometimes travelers do not plan to visit London, but they have a flight connection through a UK airport.
This still needs to be checked carefully.
The UK government says you might need a visa to pass through the UK in transit, depending on whether you go through UK border control. If you are not going through border control, you may need a Direct Airside Transit visa. If you are going through border control, you may need a Visitor in Transit visa. If you stay in the UK for more than 48 hours, you usually need a Standard Visitor visa instead.
Transit rules depend on:
Your passport nationality
Whether you pass through UK border control
Whether you collect baggage
Whether you change airports
How long you stay in the UK
Whether you already hold another UK permission
A Schengen visa does not automatically remove the need for a UK transit visa.
Before booking flights through London, check the UK transit visa rules and ask your airline whether you will pass border control.
Can I visit London and Schengen countries on the same trip?
Yes, but you need to plan the visas separately.
For example, if you want to visit Paris, Amsterdam, and London, you may need:
A Schengen visa for France and the Netherlands
A UK Standard Visitor visa or ETA for London, depending on your passport
Your travel plan should make the border movement clear.
Example itinerary:
Part of trip | Visa or permission to check |
|---|---|
Singapore to Paris | Schengen visa |
Paris to Amsterdam | Schengen visa |
Amsterdam to London | UK visa or ETA |
London to Singapore | UK exit and airline checks |
Your Schengen stay and your UK stay are counted separately because they are different immigration areas.
If you already have a Schengen visa and your travel plans changed to include London, read Outbound’s Schengen visa approved but travel plans changed guide before changing your route, hotels, or entry plans.
Does a UK visa let you enter Schengen countries?
No. A UK visa does not let you enter the Schengen Area.
A UK visa is for the United Kingdom. A Schengen visa is for the Schengen Area. They are separate.
This means:
A Schengen visa does not let you enter London
A UK visa does not let you enter France, Germany, Italy, Spain, or other Schengen countries
You may need both if your trip includes both zones
If your trip includes the UK and Schengen countries, check both visa routes before booking flights and hotels.
Should you apply for the UK visa or Schengen visa first?
It depends on your itinerary, appointment availability, travel dates, and which country you enter first.
A practical way to decide:
If London is the first part of your trip, check the UK visa or ETA route early
If Schengen countries are the main part of your trip, check your Schengen application route early
If you need both visas, check appointment availability for both before booking non refundable travel
If your passport will be held during one application, plan enough time before starting the second application
The UK government says if you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you travel and attend an appointment at a visa application centre. The earliest you can apply is 3 months before travel.
The biggest mistake is building one Europe itinerary without checking that both visa timelines can work together.
If you are applying from Singapore and your Schengen route is still unclear, Outbound’s where to apply for a Schengen visa in Singapore guide explains how to choose the correct Schengen embassy or visa centre.
What documents should you prepare if visiting London and Schengen?
If you need both a UK visa and Schengen visa, prepare two separate application files.
Your documents may overlap, but each application should still match its own visa rules.
Common documents to prepare include:
Passport
Travel itinerary
Flight reservations
Hotel bookings
Proof of funds
Employment, business, student, or sponsor documents
Travel insurance for the Schengen part
UK accommodation or host details
Schengen accommodation or host details
Clear explanation of travel dates
Proof of ties to your home country or country of residence
Do not submit one vague itinerary for both applications. Each visa file should clearly explain the part of the trip that belongs to that country or travel area.
If you are still organizing your documents, Outbound’s visa document checklist can help you prepare a cleaner application file before submission.
Common mistakes when visiting London with a Schengen trip
Thinking London is covered by Schengen
London is not covered by a Schengen visa. You need to check UK entry rules separately.
Booking London flights before checking UK visa rules
This can create problems if UK visa processing or appointment timing does not match your travel dates.
Assuming a UK layover is always visa free
Some travelers may need a UK transit visa, depending on nationality and whether they pass through UK border control.
Applying for only one visa when the trip needs two
If your trip includes both Schengen countries and the UK, one visa may not be enough.
Not checking passport return timing
If you submit your passport for one visa application, you may not be able to use it for the second application until it is returned.
Mixing Schengen and UK documents
Your Schengen application should explain your Schengen trip. Your UK application should explain your UK visit.
Each application should make sense on its own.
Practical example
Maya wants to travel from Singapore to Paris for 5 days, Amsterdam for 3 days, and London for 4 days.
Her route includes two different immigration areas:
Paris and Amsterdam are part of the Schengen trip
London is part of the UK trip
Maya may need a Schengen visa for Paris and Amsterdam, and a UK visa or ETA for London, depending on her passport.
If she only applies for a Schengen visa, she may be allowed to visit Paris and Amsterdam, but that visa will not allow her to enter London.
The London part of the trip must be checked through UK rules, not Schengen rules.
Where Outbound can help
If your trip includes both Schengen countries and the UK, Outbound can help you review whether your route, visa timeline, and documents make sense together before you apply.
This can be useful if your passport will be needed for two applications, your travel dates are close, or your itinerary crosses from Schengen into London.
You can start with Outbound’s Free Visa Chance Checker to review your visa profile before applying. If you are still preparing documents, Outbound’s free visa tools can help you organize common travel requirements before submission.
FAQ
Can I Visit London With A Schengen Visa?
No. A Schengen visa does not allow you to visit London. The UK is not part of the Schengen Area, so you need to check UK visa or ETA requirements separately.
Is London Part Of The Schengen Area?
No. London is in the United Kingdom, and the United Kingdom is not part of the Schengen Area.
Do I Need A UK Visa If I Have A Schengen Visa?
You may need a UK visa depending on your passport nationality and travel purpose. A Schengen visa does not replace a UK visa. Use the UK government visa checker before booking travel.
Can I Visit Paris And London On The Same Trip?
Yes, but you may need separate permissions. Paris is in the Schengen Area, while London is in the UK. Check whether you need a Schengen visa for Paris and a UK visa or ETA for London.
Can I Transit Through London With A Schengen Visa?
A Schengen visa does not automatically allow UK transit. The UK government says you might need a transit visa depending on your nationality and whether you go through UK border control.
Does A UK Visa Let Me Visit Schengen Countries?
No. A UK visa does not let you enter Schengen countries. You still need a Schengen visa if your passport requires one.
Should I Apply For The UK Visa Or Schengen Visa First?
It depends on your itinerary, passport return timing, appointment availability, and travel dates. If you need both visas, check both timelines before booking non refundable flights.
Can I Use The Same Documents For UK And Schengen Visa Applications?
Some documents may overlap, such as bank statements, employment proof, or itinerary. But each application should still be prepared separately and follow that country’s rules.
Before You Book London With A Schengen Trip
Before adding London to your Europe itinerary, check whether your passport needs a UK visa or ETA.
A Schengen visa can cover the Schengen part of your trip, but it will not cover London. If you need both visas, plan the timing carefully so your passport, appointments, bookings, and documents all line up.
You can also use Outbound’s Free Visa Chance Checker to review your visa profile before applying.
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https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor/apply-standard-visitor-visaGOV.UK — Visa to pass through the UK in transit
https://www.gov.uk/transit-visaGOV.UK — UK visa requirements list
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