STANDARD VISITOR VISA
Applicants do not need to have friends or family in the UK in order to visit the country. A Standard Visitor visa for tourism purposes allows applicants to travel to the UK for leisure, for business or for another reason such as to visit family and friends, take part in sports and creative events, receive private medical treatment or 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 show 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.
Standard Visitor Visa Basic Requirements
To qualify under a Standard Visitor Visa for tourism purposes, there are basic requirements that must be met. Applicants must only visit the UK for a maximum of six (6) months at a time, show that they will be able to financially support themselves, and meet the cost of their onward journey. They must not take up any paid or unpaid employment in the UK.
Standard 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.
What are the Processing Time and Costs?
OUR FEES
| SERVICE NAME | PROCESSING TIME | SERVICE FEE |
|---|---|---|
| Managed Visa Application Service | 60 days | US$799.00 |
| Guided Visa Application Service | 2 days | US$299.00 |
GOVERNMENT FEES AND PROCESSING TIME
| STANDARD VISITOR VISA | OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) | INSIDE THE UK (FLR) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Main Application Fee | £93 | £1033 |
| Government Partner Application Fee | £93 | £1033 |
| Government Child Application Fee | £93 | £1033 |
| Processing Time | 1-3 weeks | 1-8 weeks |
* All fees and processing time are obtained from government sources