TOURISM, LEISURE AND FAMILY VISIT VISA
The category of Tourism, Leisure, and Family Visit Visa falls under the Standard Visitor route, which enables individuals to visit the UK for a temporary period of up to six months.
The specific criteria you need to meet could differ depending on your personal situation. Therefore, it might be beneficial to consult an immigration lawyer to receive professional guidance.
Requirements for a Tourism, Leisure or Family Visit Visa
In order to qualify for a Tourism, Leisure or Family Visit Visa you will need to satisfy UK Visas & Immigration that:
- You are a visa national (a non-visa national can normally seek entry as a Visitor on arrival at the UK border);
- You are genuinely seeking entry to the UK for a purpose that is permitted by the visitor routes;
- You will not undertake any prohibited activities;
- You have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to your visit (including travel, maintenance and accommodation costs) without working or accessing public funds;
- You will leave the UK at the end of your visit;
- You will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK your main home;
- Your application does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal.
The exact requirements you will need to satisfy may vary depending on your circumstances. You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice.
BUSINESS VISIT VISA
The Business Visit Visa is for individuals who wish to come to the UK for the purpose of carrying out a permitted short-term unpaid business activity.
The Business Visit Visa is a classification under the Standard Visitor route, which allows individuals to visit the UK for a temporary period of up to six months.
It is essential to note that this route does not offer a pathway to permanent settlement in the UK. Moreover, every visitor must apply individually, even when travelling as part of a group.
Requirements for a Business Visit Visa
In order to qualify for a Business Visit Visa you will need to satisfy UK Visas & Immigration:
- You are a visa national (a non-visa national can normally seek entry as a Visitor on arrival at the UK border);
- You are genuinely seeking entry to the UK for a purpose that is permitted by the visitor routes;
- You will not undertake any prohibited activities;
- You have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to your visit (including maintenance and accommodation costs) without working or accessing public funds;
- You will leave the UK at the end of your visit;
- You will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK your main home;
- Your application does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal.
The exact requirements you will need to satisfy may vary depending on your circumstances. You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice.
CREATIVE VISIT VISA
The Creative Visit Visa is for amateur and professional artists, entertainers and musicians (and their personal and technical staff) who wish to visit the UK to undertake permitted unpaid creative activities for a period of up to 6 months.
It is important to note that this route does not provide an avenue for permanent settlement in the UK. Additionally, each visitor must submit a separate application, even when travelling as part of a group.
Requirements for a Creative Visit Visa
In order to qualify for a Creative Visit Visa you will need to satisfy UK Visas & Immigration that:
- You are a visa national (a non-visa national can normally seek entry as a Visitor on arrival at the UK border);
- You are genuinely seeking entry to the UK for a purpose that is permitted by the visitor routes;
- You will not undertake any prohibited activities;
- You have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to your visit (including travel, maintenance and accommodation costs) without working or accessing public funds;
- You will leave the UK at the end of your visit;
- You will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK your main home;
- Your application does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal.
The exact requirements you will need to satisfy may vary depending on your circumstances. You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice.
STUDY VISIT VISA
The Study Visit Visa is for individuals who wish to come to the UK for a period of study, an elective relevant to a course of study abroad or a period of research (or research tuition) that will last up to 6 months.
The Study Visit Visa is a sub-category of the Standard Visitor route, which is a route for persons who wish to visit the UK for a temporary period of up to 6 months.
It is crucial to keep in mind that this route does not offer a pathway to permanent settlement in the UK. Additionally, each visitor must submit a separate application, even when travelling as part of a group.
Requirements for a Study Visit Visa
In order to qualify for a Study Visit Visa you will need to satisfy UK Visas & Immigration that:
- You are a visa national (a non-visa national can normally seek entry as a Visitor on arrival at the UK border);
- You are genuinely seeking entry to the UK for a purpose that is permitted by the visitor routes;
- You satisfy the additional eligibility requirements applicable for visitors coming to the UK to study for up to 6 months;
- You will not undertake any prohibited activities;
- You have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to your visit (including travel, maintenance and accommodation costs) without working or accessing public funds;
- You will leave the UK at the end of your visit;
- You will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK your main home;
- Your application does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal.
The exact requirements you will need to satisfy may vary depending on your circumstances. You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice.
SPORTS VISIT VISA
The Sports Visit Visa is for amateur and professional sportspersons (individuals and teams), technical or support staff of sportspersons and sports officials who wish to visit the UK to undertake permitted unpaid sporting activities for a period of up to 6 months.
The Sports Visit Visa falls under the Standard Visitor route, which allows individuals to visit the UK for a temporary period of up to 6 months.
It is essential to note that this route does not provide an avenue for permanent settlement in the UK. Moreover, each visitor must submit a separate application, even when travelling as part of a group.
Requirements for a Sports Visit Visa
In order to qualify for a Sports Visit Visa you will need to satisfy UK Visas &
Immigration that:
- You are a visa national (a non-visa national can normally seek entry as a Visitor on arrival at the UK border);
- You are genuinely seeking entry to the UK for a purpose that is permitted by the visitor routes;
- You will not undertake any prohibited activities;
- You have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to your visit (including travel, maintenance and accommodation costs) without working or accessing public funds;
- You will leave the UK at the end of your visit;
- You will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK your main home;
- Your application does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal.
The exact requirements you will need to satisfy may vary depending on your circumstances. You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice.
RELIGIOUS VISIT VISA
The Religious Visit Visa is for overseas religious workers who wish to visit the UK to preach or undertake pastoral work, unpaid, for a period of up to 6 months.
The Religious Visit Visa is a classification under the Standard Visitor route, which permits individuals to visit the UK for a temporary period of up to 6 months.
It is important to note that this route does not provide a pathway to permanent settlement in the UK. Additionally, every visitor must submit an individual application, even when travelling as part of a group.
Requirements for a Religious Visit Visa
In order to qualify for a Religious Visit Visa you will need to satisfy UK Visas & Immigration that:
- You are a visa national (a non-visa national can normally seek entry as a Visitor on arrival at the UK border);
- You are genuinely seeking entry to the UK for a purpose that is permitted by the visitor routes;
- You will not undertake any prohibited activities;
- You have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to your visit (including travel, maintenance and accommodation costs) without working or accessing public funds;
- You will leave the UK at the end of your visit;
- You will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK your main home;
- Your application does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal.
The exact requirements you will need to satisfy may vary depending on your circumstances. You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice
SCIENCE AND ACADEMIA VISIT VISA
The Science and Academia Visit Visa is for scientists, researchers and academics who wish to visit the UK to undertake permitted unpaid science or academic activities for a period of up to 6 months or, for certain academics, for a period of up to 12 months.
The Science and Academia Visit Visa is a type of Standard Visitor route, which allows individuals to visit the UK for a temporary period.
It is worth noting that this route does not offer a pathway to permanent settlement in the UK. Additionally, each visitor must submit a separate application, even when travelling as part of a group.
Requirements for a Science and Academia Visit Visa
In order to qualify for a Science and Academia Visit Visa you will need to satisfy UK Visas & Immigration that:
- You are a visa national (a non-visa national can normally seek entry as a Visitor on arrival at the UK border);
- You are genuinely seeking entry to the UK for a purpose that is permitted by the visitor routes;
- You will not undertake any prohibited activities;
- You have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to your visit (including travel, maintenance and accommodation costs) without working or accessing public funds;
- You will leave the UK at the end of your visit;
- You will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK your main home;
- Your application does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal.
The exact requirements you will need to satisfy may vary depending on your circumstances. You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice.
WORK-RELATED TRAINING VISIT VISA
The Work-related Training Visit Visa is for overseas graduates from medical, dental or nursing schools, employees of overseas companies or organisations and employees of overseas-based training companies who wish to visit the UK to undertake permitted unpaid work-related training activities for a period of up to 6 months.
The Work-related Training Visit Visa is a sub-category of the Standard Visitor route, which permits individuals to visit the UK for a temporary period of up to 6 months.
It is important to note that this route does not provide a pathway to permanent settlement in the UK. Additionally, every visitor must submit an individual application, even when travelling as part of a group.
Requirements for a Work-related Training Visit Visa
In order to qualify for a Work-related Training Visit Visa you will need to satisfy UK Visas & Immigration that:
- You are a visa national (a non-visa national can normally seek entry as a Visitor on arrival at the UK border);
- You are genuinely seeking entry to the UK for a purpose that is permitted by the visitor routes;
- You will not undertake any prohibited activities;
- You have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to your visit (including travel, maintenance and accommodation costs) without working or accessing public funds;
- You will leave the UK at the end of your visit;
- You will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK your main home;
- Your application does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal.
The exact requirements you will need to satisfy may vary depending on your circumstances. You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice.
MEDICAL TREATMENT & ORGAN DONATION VISIT VISA
The Medical Treatment and Organ Donation Visit Visa is for individuals who wish to receive private medical treatment, act as an organ donor or be assessed as a potential organ donor to an identified recipient in the UK.
The Medical Treatment and Organ Donation Visit Visa is a type of Standard Visitor route, which allows individuals to visit the UK for a temporary period.
Specifically, it is for visitors who require medical treatment or are donating an organ.
The length of stay allowed is either 6 or 11 months, depending on the circumstances. It is important to note that this route does not lead to permanent settlement in the UK, and every visitor must submit an individual application, even when travelling as part of a group.
Requirements for a Medical Treatment and Organ Donation Visit Visa
In order to qualify for a Medical Treatment and Organ Donation Visit Visa you will need to satisfy UK Visas & Immigration that:
- You are a visa national (a non-visa national can normally seek entry as a Visitor on arrival at the UK border);
- You are genuinely seeking entry to the UK for a purpose that is permitted by the visitor routes;
- You will not undertake any prohibited activities;
- You have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to your visit (including travel, maintenance and accommodation costs) without working or accessing public funds;
- You will leave the UK at the end of your visit;
- You will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK your main home;
- Your application does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal.
The exact requirements you will need to satisfy may vary depending on your circumstances. You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice.
MARRIAGE OR CIVIL PARTNERSHIP VISIT VISA
The Marriage or Civil Partnership Visit visa is designed for individuals who wish to visit the UK to marry or form a civil partnership, or give notice of a marriage or civil partnership, in the UK.
The route does not lead to settlement in the UK and all visitors must make a separate application, even when travelling as part of a group.
Requirements for a Marriage or Civil Partnership Visit Visa
In order to qualify for a Marriage or Civil Partnership Visit Visa you will need to satisfy UK Visas & Immigration that:
- You are at least 18 years old;
- You intend to give notice of marriage or civil partnership in the UK or intend to marry or form a civil partnership in the UK, within six months of your arrival;
- You are in a genuine rather than a sham relationship;
- You are genuinely seeking entry to the UK for a purpose that is permitted by the visitor routes;
- You will not undertake any prohibited activities;
- You have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to your visit (including travel, maintenance and accommodation costs) without working or accessing public funds;
- You will visit the UK for less than 6 months and leave the UK at the end of your visit;
- You will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK your main home;
- Your application does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal.
The exact requirements you will need to satisfy may vary depending on your circumstances. You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice.
PERMITTED PAID ENGAGEMENT VISIT VISA
The Permitted Paid Engagement (PPE) Visit Visa is available to certain professionals and experts who wish to visit the UK for up to 1 month in order to undertake a paid engagement relating to their expertise and occupation.
The Permitted Paid Engagement Visa route is a temporary visa category that does not allow for settlement in the UK.
It is important to note that all visitors, including those travelling as part of a group, must submit individual applications.
Requirements for a Permitted Paid Engagement Visit Visa
In order to qualify for a Permitted Paid Engagement Visit Visa you will need to satisfy UK Visas & Immigration that:
- You are at least 18 years old;
- You are a visa national (a non-visa national can normally seek entry as a Visitor on arrival at the UK border);
- You intend to do one (or more) of the permitted paid engagements set out in the Immigration Rules;
- Your permitted paid engagement is pre-arranged, evidenced by a formal invitation from a UK-based organisation or client and relates to your area of expertise and occupation overseas;
- You will not undertake any prohibited activities;
- You have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to your visit (including travel, maintenance and accommodation costs) without working or accessing public funds;
- You will leave the UK at the end of your visit;
- You will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK your main home;
- Your application does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal.
The exact requirements you will need to satisfy may vary depending on your circumstances. You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice.