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UNITED KINGDOM

The UK visa (known as the Standard Visitor visa) is applied for when one wants to visit the UK on vacation, to visit family and friends, to take part in sporting events or creative processes, or to receive medical treatment. The Standard Visitor visa is the most popular and widely issued visa type in the UK. It allows a person to travel and stay in the UK for up to 6 months.

Documents required to apply for an UK Tourist Visa:

Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any
Online UK Visa Application form.
Appointment letter confirmation.
UK Visa Fee Payment Receipt.
2 recent colour photographs.
Personal Covering letter (For Employed - Plain paper/ For Self-Employed - Letterhead).
Original updated Bank Statement with sufficient bank balance (last 6 months).
Supporting Financial Documents such as Fixed Deposits, Property Investments, Recurring Deposits, any other Investments etc (Optional but advisable).
Your language skills certificate.
Medical certificates, stating that you are fit to travel to the UK.

An United Kingdom Tourist Visa’s validity:

This visa lasts 2, 5 or 10 years. You can stay for a maximum of 6 months on each visit. If you're under 18 years old when you apply, your long-term Standard Visitor visa will only be valid for up to 6 months after you turn 18.

To apply for UK visa you must go through these simple steps:

Step 1: Find out if you need a UK visa.
Step 2: Chose the right UK visa type.
Step 3: Complete the online application form.
Step 4: Collect the required documents for a UK visa application.
Step 5: Schedule a UK visa appointment
step 6: Attend the UK visa interview.

Time:

Once you've applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you'll usually get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.

Have Questions? Look Here

1. How can I get UK tourist visa faster?

The Super Priority Visa service is the fastest way to secure a visa decision. This service will give eligible customers a decision by the end of the next working day after their appointment at the visa application centre.

2. Is UK visitor visa difficult to get?

It's not easy to get the UK tourist visa, there is a long list of required documents. Check the following list : Valid passport. Old passport, if any.

3. Why is UK visa 2022 so long?

UK visa processing times have yet to return to pre-COVID levels, with delayed processing across many in-country and out of country applications due to “ongoing developments in Ukraine and a 'high global demand for visas”, according to the Home Office.

4. What is the shortest UK visa?

A Standard Visitor visa costs £100 for up to 6 months. The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you travel. If you visit the UK regularly, you can choose to apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa instead. You can pass through the UK to another country on a Standard Visitor visa.

5.Can I visit UK without sponsor?

Do I need a sponsor letter for UK visa? Under Paragraph 35 Part I of the Immigration Rules, visitor visa applicants should provide a letter from their sponsor as proof of their invitation to the UK