Lunar House, Government office building in London Borough of Croydon, England.
The 20-story Lunar House stands at 40 Wellesley Road as the main headquarters for UK Visas and Immigration, a division of the Home Office.
The building received its name in connection to the Apollo 11 moon landing of 1969, with construction completed the following year in 1970.
Lunar House functions as the central location for immigration services in the United Kingdom, processing visa applications and conducting in-person interviews.
Visitors entering the building must pass through airport-style security checks before accessing the Public Enquiry Office for immigration services.
The facility processes same-day visa applications within two and a half hours, issuing Biometric Residence Permit cards to successful applicants.
Location: London Borough of Croydon
GPS coordinates: 51.37833,-0.09833
Latest update: March 10, 2025 10:29
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