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- What is a Standard Visitor visa?Â
- When can I apply for a UK Standard Visitor visa?
- What are the eligibility requirements for this visa?
- What are the visa fees for a UK Standard Visitor visa?
- What are some application tips for a UK Standard Visitor visa?
- What documents are required for a UK Standard Visitor visa?
- What are long-term Standard Visitor visas?
- What happens if I apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa while under 18 years old?
- Can I be given a shorter visa duration than I requested?
- What happens if I receive a shorter visa than requested or if my application is refused?
- Can my visa be cancelled if I repeatedly stay in the UK for extended periods?
- What documents and information are required to apply for a UK Standard Visitor visa?
- What additional information might I need to provide based on my circumstances?
- Are there specific additional requirements for certain types of visits to the UK?
- What is required at the visa application center appointment for a UK Standard Visitor visa?
- How do I prove my eligibility for a Standard Visitor visa at the appointment?
- How long does it typically take to receive a decision on a UK Standard Visitor visa application?
- Is it possible to expedite the visa decision process?
- How will I be notified of the decision on my visa application?
- What business activities can I undertake during a visit to the UK on a Standard Visitor visa?
- What should I do before visiting the UK for business purposes?
- What additional activities can I do in the UK as a Standard Visitor if I'm employed overseas in certain roles?
- What activities can I undertake during a visit to the UK for study purposes on a Standard Visitor visa?
- What should I do before visiting the UK for study purposes?
- Are there any additional requirements for studying certain subjects at postgraduate level or above?
- What activities can scientists, researchers, and academics undertake during a visit to the UK on a Standard Visitor visa?
- What is required if I want to visit the UK for up to 6 months as a scientist, researcher, or academic?
- What are the options for academic visits lasting longer than 6 months?
- Each family member must have their own application and pay the fee.
- Consider applying for a long-term visa if you visit the UK regularly.
- If you’re under 18 when you apply, your long-term visa will be valid for up to 6 months after you turn 18.
- Valid passport or travel document for the entire stay in the UK.
- Ensure there’s a blank page in your passport for the visa.
- Evidence of Financial Ties to your Country
- Evidence of Social Ties
- Evidence of Family Ties
- Evidence of Employment ties
- Upon starting the application process you will recieve a tailored list of documents depending on your case.
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- Dates of planned travel to the UK
- Accommodation details during your visit
- Estimated trip expenses
- Current home address and duration of residence
- Parents’ names and dates of birth (if known)
- Annual income (if applicable)
- Details of any criminal, civil, or immigration offenses committed
- Travel history for the past 10 years
- Employer’s address and telephone number
- Partner’s name, date of birth, and passport number
- Information about the person funding your trip
- Details of family members residing in the UK
- Certificate for a tuberculosis (TB) test if visiting for more than 6 months
- For study purposes
- For academic visits
- For certain paid engagements or events (known as ‘permitted paid engagements’)
- For medical reasons
- Prove your identity by presenting your passport or travel document.
- Have your fingerprints and photograph taken, which is known as ‘biometric information’ collection.
- Provide the necessary documents to demonstrate your eligibility for a Standard Visitor visa.
- Supporting documents related to your visit purpose, such as accommodation details,
- financial evidence,
- travel itinerary,
- and any additional documents specific to your visit purpose (e.g., for study, academic visit, permitted paid engagement, or medical reasons)
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- Attending interviews, meetings, conferences, and seminars
- Negotiating and signing deals and contracts
- Attending trade fairs to promote your business (without selling things)
- Participating in work-related training if unavailable in your home country
- Giving talks or presentations, provided they are not for profit or commercial events
- Conducting site visits, inspections, and overseeing deliveries of goods and services
- Delivering training or sharing knowledge on internal projects with UK employees
- Installing, dismantling, repairing, or advising on equipment, software, and hardware for overseas companies with contracts in the UK.
- Ensure you meet the basic eligibility requirements for a Standard Visitor visa.
- Check if you need a visa to visit the UK based on your nationality and the duration of your stay.
- Study at an accredited institution, including English language courses.
- Conduct short research relevant to your overseas course.
- Participate in an ‘elective’ (optional additional placement) if you’re studying medicine, veterinary medicine and science, nursing, midwifery, or dentistry.
- Sit an entrance exam, retake an exam or course module, or attend a PhD oral exam (viva).
- Undertake an unpaid clinical attachment if you’re a graduate from a medical, dental, or nursing school. Take the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) test or the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) test.
- Ensure you meet the basic eligibility requirements for a Standard Visitor visa and any additional eligibility requirements specific to your study activity.
- Prepare any required documents to prove your eligibility.
- Check if you need a visa to visit the UK based on your nationality and the duration of your stay. Apply for a Standard Visitor visa online if required.
- Participating in formal exchange arrangements with UK counterparts.
- Conducting research, either as part of their job or independently. For senior doctors or dentists:
- Participating in research.
- Teaching (non-permanent teaching post).
- Undertaking clinical practice (non-permanent position).
- Ensure you meet the basic eligibility requirements for a Standard Visitor visa.
- Check if you need a visa to visit the UK based on your nationality.
- Apply for a Standard Visitor visa online if necessary.