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Migration Expert UK is a private immigration firm providing immigration advice & representation, and is not affiliated with the UK Government. All decisions for granting a visa remain with the relevant Government Authority subject to the applicant lodging a valid application and meeting the relevant criteria. If you do not wish to obtain immigration advice or representation you can make your application directly to relevant government authority without paying any additional fees.
UK Visitor Visas
Do I qualify for a

UK Tourist Visa?

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Tourist Visitor Visa

Applicants do not need to have friends or family in the UK in order to visit the country. A Visitor visa allows applicants to travel to the UK purely to visit the country for up to six (6) months. The UK is extremely diverse in its landscape and people and has a wealth of culture, history and scenic beauty that can be discovered and explored.

All applicants in this category must prove to the UK Immigration Authorities that they can financially maintain and accommodate themselves in the UK without recourse to public funding or working. They can show however that they have assistance from family member(s) living in the UK.

Assessment


Tourist Visitor Visa Basic Requirements

To qualify for a Tourist visa, applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be visiting the UK for leisure.

To qualify under a Visitor visa category there are basic requirements which must be met. Applicants must only visit the UK for a maximum of six (6) months, show that they will be able to financially support themselves (if necessary with the support of friends and family) and meet the cost of their onward journey. They must not take up any paid or unpaid employment in the UK.

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Tourist Visitor Visa Entitlements

This visa entitles holders to visit the UK for up to a maximum of six (6) months allowing them to experience life and culture in the UK. They may be allowed multiple entries to the UK during this six (6) month period.

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Tourist Visitor Visa Processing Time and Costs

TOURIST VISITOR OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) INSIDE THE UK (FLR)
Government Main Application Fee UK£80 UK£578
Government Partner Application Fee UK£80 UK£433*
Government Child Application Fee UK£80 UK£433*
Short Travel Visa Application Guide** US$99
Premium Migration Service US$999
Processing Times 1-12 weeks 4-16 weeks
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* The reduced fee will be applicable when the dependent applies at the same time with the main applicant.

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