different types of visit visas

Different Types Of Visit Visas When Coming To the UK

If you are planning on coming to the UK as a part of a business trip, for leisure or to visit family, you may have to apply for a visit visa. It is important to apply for the correct type of visa when coming to the UK, it is also important to apply at a good time, the application process can be complicated and thorough. Our team of expert immigration solicitors can effectively help you with this application, enabling you to get your visa without any hassle, so you can enjoy your stay thoroughly.

What is the process of applying for a visit visa?

Depending on what type of visit visa you are applying for, the process can vary, and it can be complicated and thorough, our solicitors can help you out, however, from start to finish, saving you from experiencing unnecessary hassle and extra costs.

Some countries need a visit visa to come to the UK and some do not, if you would like to find out if you need a visit visa, contact one of our solicitors at Solicitors On Your Side.

When applying for a visit visa, you can make this application online by yourself, or with the help of our immigration specialist. You will have to go to an appointment at the visa application centre, and the application centre might keep your passport whilst processing your application, the earliest you can start your application is 3 months before you decide to travel.

Types of Visit Visas

Standard Visit Visa

You can apply for visit visas that last different time lengths, the longest you can stay in the UK at once is up to 6 months.

For most people who come to the UK, the standard Visit Visa will apply, you can apply for this visa if you are:

  • A tourist, visiting your family and friends or coming for a holiday.
  • For business activities, such as meetings.
  • To take part in a research programme.
  • For study
  • For medical reasons, such as a private medical treatment you may require.

There is a range of eligibility requirements you will have to meet to apply for a visit visa including;

  • You won’t reside in the UK with multiple visits
  • You will leave the UK past your visa end date
  • You have the funds to buy your ticket there and back and fund any activities you may participate in.
  • If you are travelling for business, you must have proof that you can do them.
  • If you are a student, you must prove you’ve been accepted for a course that lasts less than 6 months.

Depending on the reason why you are coming to the UK you may have to prove a range of things to show you are eligible. If you would like to find out what kind of proof you may need to apply for a visit visa in your situation, contact one of our immigration experts now.

Marriage Visitor Visa

If you have a partner residing in the UK, you may apply for a marriage visitor visa, you can apply for a marriage visitor visa if:

  • You would like to get married or have a civil partnership in the UK.
  • You are not planning to stay in the UK after your marriage or civil partnership.
  • You want to give notice of marriage or civil partnership.

There is a range of criteria you must meet when coming to the UK under a marriage visit visa, these include:

  • Staying in the UK for less than 6 months.
  • You’ll leave the UK after your 6 months stay.
  • You must prove that your relationship is genuine.
  • You have the funds for your trips, including your journey there and back and any activities you may perform during your stay.

If you would advise on how to apply for a visit marriage visa in the UK, we advise that you contact one of our experienced immigration solicitors at Solicitors On Your Side.

Permitted Paid Engagement Visa

If you are coming to the UK to work, you may have to apply for a Permitted Paid Engagement Visa. With this Visa, you can only come for work and you can only stay for up to 1 month. There’s a range of criteria that you can apply for this under, these include:

  • You are invited to work with a UK organisation or a client.
  • You are coming to the UK to do specific paid work without having to apply under the UK points system.
  • You also must prove that you have the funds or will be supported to live in the UK and fund your journey there and back.
  • Prove that you will not be residing in the UK after your work.

If you would like to apply for a permitted paid engagement visa, we highly advise that you contact one of our experienced solicitors at solicitors On your side to help you with your application and make sure your visit runs as smoothly as possible, enabling you to focus on what you came to the UK for.

Parent of a Child Student Visa

If your child is staying in the UK as a student, you may apply for a parent of child student visa to visit your child in education. Your child must be aged between 4 and 11 to apply and be attending a school in the UK. If you are applying for a parent of a child student visa, there is a range of eligibility you must apply for:

  • Be the only parent that is visiting your child in the UK, the other parent must stay aboard, however, if you have children, you can bring them with you.
  • You must prove that you can support yourself financially when staying in the UK.
  • Plan to leave the UK when your visa expires.

You may stain the UK until your child turns 12 or their visa expires, you can also apply for a visa extension if you meet the eligibility requirements. If you would like to find out about applying for a parent of a child student visa, contact one of our experienced immigration solicitors now.

Other types of visit visas

You can also apply for visit visas under a range of other circumstances, for example, if you are a part of a Chinese tour group, you can stay in the UK for 30 days through the approved destination status agreement. You can also apply for a visa to pass through the UK in transit which has to be done 48 hours before your journey with the visitor in transit visa.

How we can help you

If you would like to know which type of visit visa you may have to apply for depending on your situation, make sure to contact one of our experienced solicitors at Solicitors On Your Side. Applying for a visit visa can be a complicated and lengthy process, you must provide a range of checks and fill out any forms correctly to ensure you don’t have to pay unnecessary costs to enter the UK.

We will ensure that your process runs as smoothly as possible, saving you any unnecessary costs you may have to make from any rejected visas.

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