🇬🇧 UK Tourist Visa – Explore the United Kingdom with Ease

The UK Tourist Visa, officially known as the Standard Visitor Visa, allows you to visit the United Kingdom for tourism, holidays, to visit family or friends, or attend events and short courses. Whether you want to see Big Ben, explore London, or attend a family wedding – this visa opens the door to one of the world’s most iconic destinations.

✈️ Purpose of the UK Visitor Visa

You can apply for this visa if you want to:

  • Take a vacation or holiday

  • Visit family or friends

  • Attend cultural, sports, or religious events

  • Participate in short business meetings or conferences

  • Enroll in a short course (up to 6 months)

  • Receive private medical treatment (special conditions apply)

📋 Documents Required for UK Tourist Visa

✅ Valid passport (with at least one blank page)
✅ Recent passport-size photographs
✅ Completed online visa application form
✅ Visa fee payment receipt
✅ Travel itinerary (flight & hotel bookings)
✅ Proof of financial means (bank statements, payslips, ITRs)
✅ Cover letter explaining the purpose of your visit
✅ Proof of ties to your home country (job, property, family)
✅ Invitation letter (if visiting friends/family in the UK)
✅ Travel history (previous visas, especially UK/Schengen/USA)

⏱️ Processing Time

  • Standard processing time: 15 to 21 working days

  • Priority visa service: Available for an extra fee (5–7 days)

💰 Visa Fees

  • Standard Visitor Visa (up to 6 months): £115 (subject to change)

  • Long-term visitor visas (2, 5, or 10 years) are available for frequent travelers

🧭 Visa Validity & Stay Period

  • Valid for up to 6 months per visit

  • Can be Single or Multiple Entry

  • Cannot work or access public funds in the UK

❗ Important Notes

  • You must show you will leave the UK at the end of your visit

  • Strong documentation improves approval chances

  • Visa must be applied online before travel – interview or biometrics may be required