Tourists Visa UK
A UK visitor visa - also known as a UK tourist visa - enables people to visit the UK for business, leisure, to get private medical treatment or donate an organ. This type of visa is popular for individuals who wish to come to the UK for tourism, business, or visiting their family members. When a visitor is in the UK on a tourist visa or UK visit visa, they must ensure a clear understanding of the sphere of activities they are allowed to undertake. If you have been refused a visitor visa, then you can submit a new application straightaway. When you re-apply, you should be able to challenge the refusal decision and provide evidence to support your arguments. You cannot appeal against the decision of a visitor visa refusal unless there has a breach of Human Rights by the Home Office - find out more about how to appeal a visa refusal. UK Visit Visa Requirements & Eligibility When applying for a UK tourist or visitor visa, you will need to meet certain eligibility requirements. Firstly, you must be able to demonstrate that you are visiting the UK for a short period of time. If you are applying for the UK visit visa, you cannot stay in the UK for any longer than six months, and you have to leave the UK at the end of your visit. In this instance, the only exception is in the case of academic visitors and parents of children at school in the UK, who can stay in the UK for up to 12 months. There may also be cases where student visitors are on an English language course that may take longer than 6 months but not longer than 11 months. You must be able to demonstrate that - during the visit - you have sufficient funds to maintain yourself and any dependents - including the necessary accommodation - without working in the UK or receiving assistance from UK public funds. Alternatively, you can show that relatives or friends will be financially supporting and/or accommodating you during your stay. While on a UK tourist visa or UK visit visa, you cannot have any intention of engaging in any form of employment during your stay, and you must willing to leave as soon as your tenure of a visit to the UK has expired. Do you need to apply for a UK Visitor or Tourist Visa? Speak to our experts to find out about our fast, friendly and affordable service
