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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
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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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