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UK Standard Visitor Visa

UK Standard Visitor Visa

There is now only a single Standard Visitor Visa in place instead of Business Visitor Visas, Family Visitor Visas, Child Visitor Visas, Student Visitor Visas (up to six months), Sports Visitor Visas, Entertainer Visitor Visas, Prospective Entrepreneur visas and Private Medical Treatment Visitor Visas.

This visa allows you to perform approved business operations in the UK as part of an abroad work function for duration of up to six months. If your company needs you to visit the UK on a regular basis for an extended period of time, you can apply for a visa that is valid for two, five, or 10 years. You can only stay for a maximum of six months each visit.

If your company needs you to visit the UK on a regular basis for an extended period of time, you can apply for a visa that is valid for two, five, or 10 years. You can only stay for a maximum of six months each visit. Academics travelling to the UK on a sabbatical or exchange can apply for 6 or 12 months, depending on their qualifications. A senior doctor or dentist may also come to participate in research, lecture, or practice (as long as it is not a permanent post).

It is suggested that the visa application be prepared meticulously because visas are often denied for minor mistakes.

What can you do while you are on a Standard Visitor Visa in the United Kingdom?

You can apply for a Standard Visitor Visa UK if you are:

What is not permitted when you are on a standard visitor visa in the United Kingdom?

If you have a UK Standard Visitor Visa, you are not permitted to engage in the following activities:

Which requirements must be met to obtain a UK Standard Visitor Visa?

To apply for a UK Standard Visit Visa, you need to prove the following:

Please keep in mind that there are extra prerequisites if you are applying to study or take a test, as an academic, doctor or dentist, or for medical reasons. For example, if you are a doctor taking the PLAB exam, you will need to provide a letter from the General Medical Council confirming your PLAB test registration, or if you are visiting the UK for medical reasons, you will need to provide evidence to show that you have made arrangements for consultations or treatment, that you have enough money to pay for your treatment, and that you will leave the UK once your treatment is completed, or when your visa expires, and you are not a doctor.

What is the procedure for applying for the UK Standard Visitor Visa?

Unless you are from North Korea, you must apply for a UK Standard Visitor Visa online. Your biometric information, such as fingerprints and pictures, must be taken at your local Visa Application Centre. Our attorneys have a track record of success in obtaining Business Visitor Visas for clients, and they will walk you through the whole procedure.

Which documents will I need to provide in order to obtain a UK Standard Visitor Visa?

One of the most prevalent causes for a UK Visitors Visa refusal is a failure to provide the proper papers. Our immigration attorneys can help you gather and submit the necessary paperwork, which include (but are not limited to):

Visas for long-term visitors

If you want to visit the UK frequently, you may apply for a long-term UK Standard Visitor visa. A long-term UK Standard Visitor visa can be obtained for two, five, or ten years; however, you can only remain for six months on each visit.

Please keep in mind that if you are unable to fulfill the eligibility conditions for the term of the visa you have filed for, you may be granted a shorter visa than requested. If you acquire a shorter visa, you will not be refunded your application money. Furthermore, if your travel history demonstrates that you often visit the UK and remain for extended periods of time; your visa may be terminated.

How much it costs to apply for a standard visitor visa to the United Kingdom?

Please see below the current application fees for the UK Standard Visitor Visa. These fees are subject to change; you can find the up-to-date visa application fees by visiting official Website.

Visa Cost Duration
Standard Visitor visa
£95
6 months
Standard Visitor visa for medical reasons
£190
11 months
Standard Visitor visa for academics
£190
12 months
2 year long-term Standard Visitor visa
£361
6 months per visit
5 year long-term Standard Visitor visa
£655
6 months per visit
10 year long-term Standard Visitor visa
£822
6 months per visit

If you need to change or cancel your application

One of the most common grounds for UK Visit Visa refusals is the inclusion of erroneous or inconsistent information in the visa application or the submission of such papers in support of your application. If, after submitting your application but before attending the biometric appointment, you discover or it is revealed that you have provided incorrect or inconsistent information, you can either cancel the application by logging into your online application portal (link provided when you begin completing the application and also upon submission) and completing a new application form, or you can write a cover letter providing the correct information.

Extension of a standard visitor visa

It is possible to apply for an extension of the Standard Visitor visa UK in-country. However, you must demonstrate that you are unable to return before your Visitor Visa expires due to compelling and compassionate reasons. For example, suppose you become really ill while in the UK and have been seeking private care to recuperate. Also, if you entered the UK for medical reasons and finished your treatment as scheduled. If you are an academic seeking an extension for research purposes, you must demonstrate that you still fulfil the academic eligibility standards.

If you are a graduate retaking the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) test or performing a clinical attachment, you may be able to extend your UK Standard Visit visa. You will be required to submit written certification from the General Medical Council to retake the PLAB test. You may obtain a six-month extension for this purpose. You can also seek to remain longer after passing the PLAB test in order to perform an unpaid clinical attachment or dental observer position. If you seek for an extension, you can stay in the UK for up to 18 months in total.

Why Should You Apply for a UK Standard Visitor Visa?

Visitors Visa UK has a high rejection rate. Refusal will not only disrupt your plans to visit the UK, but it will also have an impact on your immigration history. In most cases, applications are denied because immigration officials are not satisfied that you will depart the country at the end of your visit or that you intend to engage in solely allowed commercial activity. To reduce the possibility of rejection, our staff will verify that your application is filed accurately and with all necessary supporting documentation.

In the vast majority of circumstances, the only way to appeal the denial judgment is through Judicial Review. Only on human rights grounds (if relevant) may an appeal for a rejection of a UK Standard Visitor Visa be lodged.

Can I extend my UK Visitor Visa?

You can extend your UK Visitor Visa if there are compelling and compassionate circumstances for which you are unable to return before the expiry of your Visitor Visa.

How long it will take to receive my visitor visa for the United Kingdom?

It can take up to three weeks to find out if your visa has been approved unless you apply using the priority or super-priority option (not available in all countries). If your nation offers priority or super-priority services for an extra cost, you can expect a decision within five working days or the following working day, respectively.

How can I know that I have been approved for a UK visa?

If a decision is made in relation to your UK visa application, either positively or negatively, you will receive an email informing you when your passport is ready for collection. Upon receiving the passport, if the visa has been approved, a vignette will appear on one of its pages, which will confirm the details of your UK visa.

What is the main reason you should choose Global Solicitors to advise and represent your UK standard visitor visa application?

The expert lawyers at Global Solicitors recognize the importance of timely support while processing your visit visa application. Our highly qualified legal team will assist you every step of the way from the initial consultation to the date that your visa application is decided.

We take the time to listen to our overseas corporate clients and completely grasp their demands before they apply. We have assisted numerous clients and achieved good results for them by paying close attention to detail. We are ideally situated to assist you because we have years of expertise aiding non-EEA nationals with business concerns.

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