Can you enter the UK with a Schengen Visa?

Although it is an EU state member, the UK is not part of the Schengen system. Consequently, if you are a non-EU or EEA national, you cannot enter the UK with a Schengen Visa. Since the UK has an opt-out from the Schengen policy, border officers can check people coming from the rest of the EU. In other words, not all travelers may be entitled to enter the UK. However, due to EU rules on free movement of people, the UK must admit EU citizens unless they are committing any immigration fraud. To pass the UK border checks, non-EU nationals need a Standard Visitor Visa. You can submit your application at the British Consulate General of your home country. If you are already travelling abroad, you can still lodge your application with every British consulate in the world. Before you apply for a national visa, it is worth checking if your home country falls under the list of countries that need a permit for the UK. Can you get a Schengen Visa and a UK Visa at the same time...