UK Visitor Visas
UK Tourist Visa
A UK Tourist visa is for individuals who wish to travel to the UK to experience its culture and landscape. Visitors to the UK will need a tourist visa depending on their nationality, the purpose of visit, the duration of visit and their character record.
Visitors to the UK who have a specific purpose for travelling to the UK may be required to apply for one of the many other specific visitor visas, such as a business visitor visa, student visitor visa or marriage visitor visa.
Tourist Visa Requirements
To qualify for a Tourist visa, applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be visiting the UK for leisure.
Tourist visa applicants must intend to visit the UK for no more than 6 months and show that they have enough money for their stay in the UK and their return or onward journey.
Tourist visa applicants may also be required to meet certain health and character requirements.
Tourist Visa Entitlements
A Tourist visa entitles the holder to travel within the UK. A Tourist visa is usually granted for a maximum of 6 months and holders are expected to leave the UK at the end of their permission to stay.
A tourist visa does not entitle the holder to work, conduct business or study in the UK.
Tourist Visa Processing Time and Costs
| TOURIST VISITOR | OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) | INSIDE THE UK (FLR) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Main Application Fee | UK£76 | UK£550 |
| Government Partner Application Fee | UK£76 | UK£275/550* |
| Government Child Application Fee | UK£76 | UK£275/550* |
| Short Travel Visa Application Guide** | US$99 | |
| Premium Migration Service | US$999 | |
| Processing Times | 1-12 weeks | 4-16 weeks |
Short Travel Visa Application GuideApply for this visa with help from a registered Migration Consultant. PURCHASE
* The reduced fee will be applicable when the dependent applies at the same time with the main applicant.
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Business Visitor Visa
A Business Visitor visa is for business people to travel to the UK for a short business trip. -
Family Visitor Visa
A Family Visitor visa is designed for relatives to travel to the UK to visit their family members. -
Marriage Visitor Visa
A Marriage Visitor visa allows couples to travel to the UK to get married or register a civil partnership. -
Student Visitor Visa
A Student Visitor visa allows international students to travel to the UK for a short course of study. -
Prospective Student Visa
A Prospective Student visa allows students to travel to the UK to finalise their longer-term study. -
Child Visitor Visa
A Child Visitor visa is for those under 18 years to travel to the UK for a short trip or course of study. -
Medical Visitor Visa
A Medical Visitor visa is for those who need to travel to the UK to receive private medical treatment. -
Sports Visitor Visa
A Sports Visitor visa is for sportspeople and staff to travel to the UK for a competition or event. -
Entertainer Visitor Visa
An Entertainer Visitor visa is for entertainers to travel to the UK for a competition or festival. -
Parent of a Child at School Visa
A Parent of a Child at School visa allows a parent to travel to the UK with their child to attend school.
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