There are several documents that may assist in support of your application for a UK visitor visa. The visitor visa rules require evidence that you will return back to your home country and that you do not intend to stay in the UK. Such evidence may include, proof you have the financial means to cover the cost while in the UK, proof of accommodation, travel itinerary, evidence of family ties or commitments, letter from a employer, bank statements and so on.
What is a Visitor Visa UK?
This allows the applicant and their family dependants to enter to the UK for tourism purposes as well as to visit family and friends in the UK. The visit visa is granted for 6 months, 2, 5 or 10 years. The application is usually made in your home country, this will depend on your nationality as certain visa nationals can enter the UK.
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What are the Visitor Visa UK Requirements?
In order to qualify for a Visitor Visa, you will need to satisfy and meet the following requirements:
- The applicant must have a valid application for entry clearance and must not fall for refusal under any suitability grounds
- The applicant be overseas and attend a appointment to submit their passport and provide their biometric
- You will leave the UK at the end of your visit
- You will not live in the UK or intend to overstay
- You are genuinely a visitor to the UK
- You have arranged suitable accommodation
- You have sufficient funds to cover all your trip to the UK, including the cost of your onward and inbound journey without having recourse to public funds
Can I work on a standard visitor visa UK?
The applicant is not allowed to work in the UK or study in the UK
Do I need to pay for the Immigration Health Surcharge?
The applicant is not subject to the UK NHS Surcharge when you apply for a Visit visa to the UK.
Do I need a Sponsor in the UK?
If you have family in the UK or are visiting friends who have agreed to pay for your flight tickets or arrange suitable accommodation, it is always best to acquire additional supporting documentation.
How much is the fee for a visitor visa UK?
At the time of writing the application fee is currently £115.00 for a 6 month’s visa.
How long is a standard visitor visa UK valid for?
Your Visitor visa is valid for 6 months and can be issued for longer than 6 months for a standard visitor visa. The process is online form.
How long does the process take?
On average it can take between 3-4 weeks for an Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) to consider your application and go through your supporting documents to issue you a Visitor Visa UK. In some case it can be longer and each case is considered in its own individual merits. In some cases it can take a lot quicker depending on the case worker at the respective British High Commission, Embassy or Consulate
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Do I need to meet the Financial Income requirements of the Immigration rules?
You will need to demonstrate you will have sufficient funds available to cover the cost of your visit and your return journey without recourse to public funds in the UK.
What happens if my application is refused?
If your application is unsuccessful, there is not an automatic right of appeal. However, the decision to refuse can still be challenged by way of judicial review proceedings and issuance of a Pre-action protocol.
Why our client’s instruct us and how we can help?
We are a Company of Experts for You. Our Friendly Team of Immigration Solicitors in London are experts in dealing with your Visitor visa application.
Once instructed, please feel assured we will include the following:
- Taking detailed instructions from you and advising you about the relevant immigration laws and procedures in your application for entry clearance to be granted a Visitor visa.
- Assessing and checking your documents and evidence to ensure that your application fulfils the relevant requirements, if any documents are missing or additional documents are need
- Advising you if any documents are missing or additional documents are required to support and strengthen your application.
- Completing of your entire application process from start to finish
- Preparing a representation letter to the Home Office as to why you should be issued with a Visitor (tourist) visa to the UK
For Further information or to talk to us, Contact us to discuss your UK Visitor Visa application with one of our best immigration solicitors in London on 0203 7324736 or complete the contact form.
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Our Top Visitor Visa UK FAQ’S
UKVI does not state what is acceptable in terms of savings funds. Provided you have sufficient savings to show you will not recourse to public funds or can meet financial requirement, this should be suffice
If you want to sponsor their visit to the UK you should produce an invitation letter or a Sponsorship Declaration and supporting documents.
The Immigration Rules do not permit someone who enters the UK as a visitor to get married in the UK, unless they have entered on a Marriage Visitor category.
A visitor visa is valid for 6 months and the applicant should enter the UK on the dates stated on their application. Please note, there are some visa national countries who will not require a visa to enter the UK
