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  • UK Visitor Visa

    Why apply for a UK Visit Visa?

    • The UK has magnificent gardens, more than 50,000 species of plants
    • The best Restaurants are there in the UK
    • Has the first-class restaurants
    • International music festivals will be held
    • You will get to see Breath-taking views

    UK Visitor Visa:

    UK visitor visa permits individuals to visit the UK for a variety of activities for up to 6 months. The visa allows individuals to do a range of things in the UK such as visiting family or friends, tourism purposes, business purposes, and other permitted activities. 

     Benefits of a UK Tourist Visa:

    • You can stay for 6 months with a Visit visa in the UK
    • Visa can be extended if you wish to stay
    • Attend conferences or meeting
    • Meet family or friends
    • Explore the authentic British cuisine

    Types of UK Visit Visas:

    • Marriage Visa
    • Tier 4 Visa
    • Permitted Paid Engagement Visa
    • Short-term Study Visa
    • UK Visitor Visa

    Eligibility for a UK Visit Visa:

    • Should have a valid Passport and 6 months of validity, and the passport should have two blank pages.
    • Sufficient bank balance should be present for themselves and their family.
    • Should not intend to seek a job
    • No criminal records.

    UK Visit Visa Requirements:

    The documentation required for the UK visit visa includes:

    • Personal details
    • Salary and financial details
    • Travel itinerary and travel history
    • Proof that you can fund your stay adequately
    • Proof that you can pay for your air travel to and from the UK
    • Proof that you will leave the UK at the end of the visit

    Steps to apply for a UK Tourist Visa from India:

    IOS is one of the India's leading visa and immigration companies. Our experience and expertise in the UK immigration process make us your partner of choice for your visa application. Our teams will help you with:

    • Immigration documents checklist
    • Complete application processing
    • Forms, documentation & application filing
    • Updates & Follow-up

     UK Visit Visa Fees:

    The UK Visit Visa Cost per person is listed below:

    Type of Visa

    Visa Fee in Pounds

    Maximum length of stay

    Standard Visitor visa

    £115

    6 months

    Standard Visitor visa for medical reasons

    £200

    11 months

    Standard Visitor visa for academics

    £200

    12 months

    2 year long-term Standard Visitor visa

    £400

    6 months per visit

    5-year long-term Standard Visitor visa

    £771

    6 months per visit

    10-year long-term Standard Visitor visa

    £963

    6 months per visit

    Transit Visa

    £64

    24-48 hours

    UK Tourist Visa Processing Time:

    The UK Tourist Visa processing time is 3 weeks. It also depends upon the proper documentation submitted by the applicants. 

    UK Visit Visa Processing time
    Standard Visitor 3 weeks
    Permitted Paid Engagement 3 weeks
    Marriage Visitor 3 weeks
    Transit 3 weeks

     

    FAQ

    You can apply for a UK Tourist Visa from India maximum 3 months prior to your travel. You should get the decision within 3 weeks once you have paid the Visa fee. However, it can take longer in some cases.

    The Standard Visitor visa has replaced the:

    • Family Visitor visa
    • General Visitor visa
    • Child Visitor visa
    • Business Visitor visa, including visas for academics, doctors and dentists
    • Sports Visitor visa
    • Entertainer Visitor visa
    • Prospective Entrepreneur visa
    • Private Medical Treatment Visitor visa
    • Approved Destination Status (ADS) visa

     

    Any money you use for maintenance (course fees and living costs) must be in your account or your parent(s)' account for a consecutive period of 28 days (finishing on the date of the closing balance).

    You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months) and other permitted activities. You can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. You might be able to apply to stay for longer in certain circumstances, for example to get medical treatment.

    There is no set amount of monetary funds required for a UK Visit Visa as it depends on invidual's circumstances and the purpose of their visit to the UK.

    If you want to apply for a UK tourist visa, you must present your bank statements from the last 6 months. While there is no fixed minimum balance, it is recommended that you maintain a balance of 2,00,000-3,00,000 INR for smooth processing.