Visitor Visa
• The UK Visitor visa, known as UK Tourist Visa, enables foreign nationals to come to the UK for a short period of time of up to 6 months, for the purpose of tourism, business or study as well as to conduct other permitted activities.
• Before making an application, we highly recommend checking whether you require a Visitor Visa to the UK. You can do that by checking theHome Office website.Depending on your nationality and other personal circumstances, you can visit the UK for up to 6 months without needing a visa.
What Can You Do?
• With Standard Visitor Visa you can visit the UK;
• For tourism purposes, such as a vacation
• To see your family, relatives or friends
• To volunteer for a maximum of 30 days with a registered charity
• To pass through the UK in order to reach your main destination country (“in transit”)
• for certain business activities, for instance, attending a meeting or an interview
• To take part in a school exchange programme
• To attend a recreational course of up to 30 days, like a ballet course
• to study, do a placement or take an exam