UK Visitor Visa

Why visit UK?

United Kingdom consists of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales located in the northern part of Europe. UK offers wide range of holiday options to visitors. It has rich cultural heritage and each country has its own unique and distinct history with most visited historical sites across the world, by millions of people every year. United Kingdom has neighboring countries like Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherland and Norway. It is the 8th most visited country in the world.

Types of UK Visitor Visa

United Kingdom has long list for various types of Visitor Visa including:

  • General Visitor
  • Business Visitor
  • Family Visitor
  • Entertainer Visitor
  • Child Visitor
  • Marriage Visitor
  • Sport Visitor
  • Parent of Child at School
  • Student Visitor
  • Prospective Entrepreneur Visitor

Basic requirements and documents for UK Visitor Visa

  • Valid Passport
  • Birth Certificate of the applicant
  • Sponsorship Letter / Invitation letter/Travel Itinerary
  • You need to show ties to your home country
  • A good travel history is an added advantage
  • Finance – Bank statements and Investment showing ability to manage living cost
  • Financial stability of the host and their visa status
  • Employment /Business documents
  • Purpose of travel
  • Accommodation and Flight bookings (if applicable)
  • Income proof, tax payments and property ownership of applicant
  • Insurance and photograph 45 x 35 mm white background

Application for United Kingdom visitor visa is online. On completing the form you need to select submission date and need to submit complete application with visa fees. Depending upon the visitor type, document will vary besides the basic requirements.

Processing time for UK Visitor Visa

3-4 weeks on an average

If there is a genuine purpose for multiple entry embassy considers the same and grants visa either for 6 months, 1 year, 2 year, 5 year or 10 years.

UK Visitor Visa Fees

Visa Fees: £ 83 GBP
Multiple Visa Fees: £ 300 GBP to £ 737 GBP