Visit Visa
Visit the UK for tourism, to see family, or for short business activities. We make sure your application clearly demonstrates your intention to return home, avoiding common refusal pitfalls.
6mo
Max Stay
2yr
Long-Term Option
3wk
Avg Processing
QUICK OVERVIEW
Overview
What is the Visit Visa?
The Standard Visitor visa allows you to come to the UK for tourism, to visit family and friends, for certain business activities, to sit an exam, or to receive private medical treatment — for up to 6 months at a time.
Eligibility
Do You Qualify?
Genuine Intention to Visit Temporarily
Sufficient Funds for Your Trip
Strong Ties to Home Country
Evidence of employment, family, property, or other commitments showing you will return home as planned.
No Intention to Work in the UK
You must not intend to undertake paid or unpaid work for a UK business or as a self-employed person (with limited permitted business activity exceptions).
Accommodation Arrangements
You must show where you will stay during your visit, whether with family, friends, or in paid accommodation.
No Access to UK Public Funds
You must be able to maintain and accommodate yourself without recourse to public funds.
Application Process
How It Works
Our step-by-step process ensures your application is prepared accurately and submitted on time. We keep you informed at every stage.
Free Consultation & Purpose Review
Document Collection & Preparation
We help you compile financial, employment, and ties-to-home-country evidence in the clearest possible format.
Application Submission
We complete your online visa application and supporting cover letter explaining your visit and ties to home.
Biometric Appointment
Decision
Visa Approval & Travel
Documents Required
What You'll Need
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
No — the Standard Visitor visa does not permit paid or unpaid employment in the UK, with very limited exceptions for specific permitted business activities such as attending meetings or conferences.
Each individual visit is limited to a maximum of 6 months, regardless of whether you hold a single-entry or a long-term (2, 5, or 10-year) visitor visa.
Free Consultation
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