Introduction
This section describes the different types of visitor visa, and helps you to choose the right one for your circumstances. If you come to the UK as a visitor, you are normally allowed to stay here for a maximum of 6 months. If you want to stay here for longer than 6 months, read the other categories in the Visa and Immigration section to see if you qualify for another type of visa.
Tourism and visiting friends
CATEGORIES: General Visitors; Child Visitors; ADS Visitors
PERIOD OF VISA: Usually maximum stay of 6 months
DO WE HELP: Yes! We can advise you on all documents and necessary application form.
Visiting Family
CATEGORIES: Family Visitosr; Child Visitors
PERIOD OF VISA: Usually maximum stay of 6 months
DO WE HELP: Yes! We can advise you on all documents and necessary application form.
Visiting to do business
CATEGORIES: Business Visitors; Visitors undertaking permitted paid engagements; Child Visitors; Prospective Entrepreneurs
PERIOD OF VISA: Usually maximum stay of 6 months
DO WE HELP: Yes! We can advise you on all documents and necessary application form.
Visiting to study
CATEGORIES: Student Visitors; Child Visitors; Prospective Students; Parents of children at school
PERIOD OF VISA: Usually stay of 6 months to 11 months
DO WE HELP: Yes! We can advise you on all documents and necessary application form.
Visiting as a sportsperson
CATEGORIES: Sports Visitors; Child Visitors
PERIOD OF VISA: Usually maximum stay of 6 months
DO WE HELP: Yes! We can advise you on all documents and necessary application form.
Visiting as an entertainer
CATEGORIES: Entertainer Visitors; Child Visitors
PERIOD OF VISA: Usually maximum stay of 6 months
DO WE HELP: Yes! We can advise you on all documents and necessary application form.
Visiting for other reason
CATEGORIES: Visitors for Marriage; Visitors for private medical treatment
PERIOD OF VISA: Usually maximum stay of 6 months
DO WE HELP: Yes! We can advise you on all documents and necessary application form.
Transiting the UK
CATEGORIES: Transit Visitors;
PERIOD OF VISA: Maximum stay of 48 hours
DO WE HELP: Yes! We can advise you on all documents and necessary application form.