Lunar House

Lunar House is a 20-story office building located at 40 Wellesley Road that serves as the main headquarters for UK Visas and Immigration, a division of the Home Office. The facility operates as the primary center for processing visa applications and conducting immigration interviews across the country.

The building was completed in 1970 and named in reference to the Apollo 11 moon landing of 1969. Since its opening, it has functioned as the central government facility for immigration matters.

Lunar House functions as the central location for immigration services in the United Kingdom, processing visa applications and conducting in-person interviews.

Visitors must pass through airport-style security checks before entering the building. The Public Enquiry Office inside provides direct assistance for visa questions and immigration matters.

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: December 7, 2025 20:25