A Visitor Visa (Standard Visa for 6 months to 10 years duration options)

A non-immigrant visa is granted to foreign nationals who wish to visit the UK temporarily (typically up to 6 months, depending on the purpose of the visit) for tourism, family visits, leisure, medical treatment, or business purposes.

Purpose of the Visitor Visa:

• Tourism: Visiting family, friends, or exploring the country.

• Medical Treatment: Access specialized medical care in the UK’s healthcare facilities.

• Short-Term Business Visits: Attending business meetings, conferences, negotiations, trade fairs, etc.

Key Eligibility Requirements:

• Intent to Return:
  Applicants must demonstrate no intention of staying permanently by proving ties to their home country, such as a job, family responsibility, business commitments, or property.

• Financial Stability:
  You must show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay, i.e., bank balance, fixed deposits, mutual funds, shares of listed companies, etc.

• Valid Passport:
  At least 6 months beyond your intended stay.

Steps to Apply

1. The first step is to fill out the online application form on the UK official website. Accuracy in filling out of form is the key to increasing visa success.

2. Apply online by paying the visa fee, i.e,. INR 15000.
   The fee amount depends on the duration of the stay. The longer the duration, the higher the fee.

3. Submit the required documents online.
   Generally following documents are required to submit:

   • Proof of financial support (bank statements, fixed deposits, mutual fund statement, shareholding, provident fund statement, public provident fund, surrender value of life insurance, salary slip, income tax return, valuation report, CA certified net worth, etc.)

   • Proof of ties to your home country (such as family, employment, business, or property), which is justified through a cover letter with supporting documents.

   • An invitation letter from family or friends in the UK with supporting documents.

   • Marriage certificate

   • Business proof

   • Travel history

   • Travel itinerary, including flight details and accommodation

   • Medical records (if applying for medical treatment)

   • Proof of relation with 2-3 photographs

   • Other documents as per the profile of the applicants.

4. Book and attend a biometric appointment at the Visa application centre (VAC) to provide fingerprints, a photo, and submit your original passport.

5. You will be notified about decision.
   Processing time, approx. 3 weeks. Upon approval, your stamped passport will be sent to you at your address through courier.