Visiting the UK
Our UK Visitor Visa Immigration Services
A UK Standard Visitor visa covers most short stays of up to 6 months. Whether you are coming for a holiday, to see family, attend business meetings, marry, take a short course, or perform at a cultural event, the same core rules apply:
- you must be a genuine visitor
- you need to intend to leave at the end of your visit
- you have enough funds for travel, accommodation and living costs without working or accessing public funds
Any extra requirements for the sub-route are met (e.g., wedding bookings/notice plan; course details for study; event letters for creative visits).
Tourism Visa
For holidays, sightseeing and cultural trips. Incidental remote work for your overseas employer is permitted, but it cannot be the main purpose of your visit. No UK employment or self-employment are permitted.
Visiting Family and Friends
For private visits to relatives and friends. Typical evidence includes travel plans, accommodation arrangements and, where helpful, an invitation letter. We focus on demonstrating genuine intention to visit and strong ties to your home country.
Business Visitor Visa
For short business activity such as meetings, conferences, site visits, negotiations and contract-signing. Certain intra-corporate training and specific professional activities are permitted. You cannot take employment or deliver services direct to the UK public unless expressly allowed under the Visitor Rules.
Marriage Visitor Visa
For those coming to marry or form a civil partnership in the UK or to give notice without staying long-term. Granted for up to 6 months, no work permitted, and you cannot switch into a spouse/partner visa from this route; you must leave and apply under the partner route or, if appropriate, consider the fiancé(e) route instead.
Visiting the UK to Study
For short courses up to 6 months at an accredited provider (e.g., executive education, short academic modules). For English language courses of 6–11 months, use the Short-term Student (English) route instead.
Creative Visitor Visa
For artists, entertainers and musicians coming for performances, competitions, auditions or cultural events. Limited paid engagements are permitted in defined scenarios under the Visitor Rules (often up to 1 month)—separate from the Creative Worker visa which requires sponsorship.
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