United Kingdom Tourist Visa
Applicants do not need to have friends or family in the UK in order to visit the country. A Standard Visitor visa for tourism purposes allows applicants to travel to the UK for leisure, for business or for another reason such as to visit family and friends, take part in sports and creative events, receive private medical treatment or purely to visit the country for up to six (6) months. The UK is extremely diverse in its landscape and people and has a wealth of culture, history and scenic beauty that can be discovered and explored.
Validity of UK tourist visa
You can choose to apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa if you visit the UK regularly. 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.
How long can one stay in UK on a tourist/visitor visa?
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.
Who requires a UK tourist Visa?
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor: for tourism, for example on a holiday or vacation. to see your family or friends. to volunteer for up to 30 days with a registered charity.
Minimum Requirements for a UK Visitor Visa
The requirements for a UK tourist visa for an applicant:
- Essential to have a passport
- Essential to have good health
- You should have no criminal case/record
- Essential to have enough funds to back your stay in UK
- Essential to offer the travel itinerary and to and from flight tickets
- Important to show proof of job, family, and commercial assets
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