UK Visitor Visas
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.
AssessmentTourist 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.
AssessmentTourist 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.
AssessmentTourist Visitor Visa Processing Time and Costs
| TOURIST VISITOR | OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) | INSIDE THE UK (FLR) |
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| 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 |
* 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
This visa allows business people to lay ground-work in the UK for future business transactions. -
Family Visitor Visa
A Family Visitor visa provides the opportunity to meet friends and family in the UK for up to 6 months. Friends or family can also act as a UK sponsor. -
Marriage Visitor Visa
A Marriage Visitor visa allows couples to travel to the UK up to six (6) months to get married. -
Student Visitor Visa
This type of visa provides an opportunity to come to the UK for a short course. -
Prospective Student Visa
Prospective students are people who intend to study in the UK but have not yet been accepted into a course of study. -
Child Visitor Visa
A Child Visitor visa is specifically for those under 18 years to meet family and friends in the UK for up to six months. -
Private Medical Treatment Visitor Visa
A Medical Visitor visa is specifically for those who need to come to the UK to receive private medical treatment. -
Sports Visitor Visa
This type of visa is suitable for those entering the UK for a short time to take part in certain sporting events. -
Entertainer Visitor Visa
This visa allows participants to take part in certain major arts festivals, music competitions and charity events in the UK. -
Parent of a Child at School Visa
This visa allows a parent to accompany their children whilst they attend school in the UK for a year.
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