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A Visitor Visa (also known as a Standard Visitor Visa) allows individuals to come to the UK for a short stay of up to 6 months for specific permitted activities such as tourism, visiting family, attending business meetings, receiving medical treatment, or completing certain short‑term study courses.
This visa is intended for people who do not plan to live in the UK permanently and who will leave the UK at the end of their visit.
We advise clients that a Visitor Visa is single‑entry in practice and should not be used to make multiple trips within the 6‑month period. Each visit must genuinely meet the requirements of the immigration rules, and repeated travel can raise concerns about your true intentions.
A Visitor Visa is one of the most challenging visa categories to obtain, as the evidence threshold is very high. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their intention to return home, their financial stability, and the genuine purpose of their visit. Because of this, we strongly recommend seeking professional advice and guidance before applying.
If you are considering a Visitor Visa application, please contact us as we would be happy to support you on your immigration journey.
*Please note that this list is non-exhaustive and further information may be required and advised upon seeing our instruction*
FAQ
If you are inviting someone to come to the UK to visit you, you will be named as the sponsor on their application. An invitation letter will need to be produced as well as any supporting documents that can aid the Home Office in their understanding of the applicant’s trip to the UK. As the sponsor you will be responsible for the applicant while they are in the UK.
If your Visitors Visa is accepted, whilst in the UK you CAN:
If your Visitors Visa is accepted, whilst in the UK you CANNOT:
Yes, however you will need to pay your NHS bill. Otherwise if this bill is left outstanding, it may affect any of your future applications to come to the UK.
From the time that your visa expires you will have a 30-day voluntary period in which you can return to your home country. After this 30-day period you could be deported and if so, you could be banned from re-entering the UK for 1-10 years.
We advise all our clients to know the date that their visa expires with complete certainty, and always have plans to exit the country well before this date. That way there is never any reason to be worried about deportation and as a result sanctions.
Pricing
This is the fee that the Home Office will charge for the application. This is not included in MAS costs.
These are the costs charged to you by us. 50% is taken upfront, remaining 50% taken prior to submission.
This is shown for illustrative purposes of the total amount payable by you. Price made up of MAS and Home Office fees.
If you wish to apply for a Multi-Entry Visitors Visa, please do contact us for further assessment and pricing structures.
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If you would like expert assistance with your application, we would be pleased to work with you and support you in achieving a successful outcome.
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