How to Apply for a UK Visit/Tourist Visa
If you are travelling to U.K. for Visit/Tourism you need to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa.
Based on your requirement you can apply for a 6 months visa or a visa valid upto 10 years.
You can travel to UK as a standard Visitor;
- For tourism, for example on a holiday or to see your family and friends;
- For certain business activities, for example attending a meeting;
- To do a short course of study;
- to take part in research or an exchange programme as an academic;
- for medical reasons, for example to receive private medical treatment.
How to apply
Step 1
Complete the visa application online
Once you’ve started your application you can save your form and complete it later. You can sign back into your application if you’ve saved it. Check your email and follow the link to return to your application.
Once you’ve applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you’ll usually get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.
Step 2
Pay for visa fee online
The cost of the visa depends on how long it’s valid for.You might be able to pay an extra £220 for a decision within 5 working days or £956 for a decision within 24 hours (not including weekends or bank holidays).
Step 3
Provide your biometrics
After you complete your online application you will receive the document checklist for the visa process. You are also required to pay the visa fee online and then you can select your biometrics location.
During the biometrics appointment you need to carry your passport and documents as per the checklist.