Visitor Visa for the UK

It can be said that the UK is one of the most popular tourist destinations with many foreign nationals coming over every year for various activities such as sightseeing, visiting family and friends, travelling and business trips as well as medical trips. All of these aspects mean that visitor visas are highly appealing and one of the easiest choices for many people who are hoping to come over to the UK.

A visitor visa allows people to travel around the UK for up to six months. During these six months you are allowed to carry out all of the above activities but you aren’t however allowed to pursue any form of work.

If you are a British citizen or an EU citizen then you do not need to apply for a visitor visa and are permitted to travel around the UK for up to six months as long as you do not pursue any work and you only undertake the activities that are mentioned previously.

If you are not a British citizen or an EU citizen then you will most likely need clearance so you will have to apply for a visitor visa (see list of countries). If you are a foreign national mentioned on our list of countries then you need to apply for your UK visitor visa at the UK Mission in your home country.

It is advised that you apply for your visitor visa about a month before you need it because, even though most are processed within 24 hours, you may have to wait several weeks to receive your visitor visa as you may have to undergo an interview.

If you would like to start an application for a UK visitor visa then contact Immigration Consult today and we will guide you through the entire process as well as providing you with continual advice and guidance about your UK visitor visa.