USEFUL LINKS
VISIT VISA INFORMATION

Basic information on visit visa criteria from gov.uk

ONLINE VISIT VISA APPLICATION

Online application form for visit visa applications

VISIT VISA: GUIDE TO SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Home Office guide for applicants on what documents to include

VISA PROCESSING TIME CHECKER

Check processing times for your country

VISIT VISA GUIDANCE FOR DECISION MAKERS

Internal Home Office guidance document

APPENDIX V

The Immigration Rules on visit visas

Making a mistake on an immigration application form can be disastrous. If the mistake is interpreted by officials as an attempt to mislead or deceive,

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20th September 2024
BY Colin Yeo

The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme was announced in the March 2023 Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC 1160. This post explains what ETA is,

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30th August 2024
BY Josie Laidman

Being somewhat of a dinosaur (55) I can remember when the UK had a work permit system specific to entertainers and sportspeople. A little team

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19th July 2024
BY Steve Richard

A visit visa allows a person to visit the United Kingdom on a temporary basis, usually for up to six months at a time. As

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5th July 2024
BY colinyeo

On 7 December 2023, the Government announced changes to the immigration rules relating to visitors with a new statement of changes. In short, the changes

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31st January 2024
BY Zeena Luchowa

In this article we look at how foreign eSports (competitive video gaming) competitors can use the visitor route to participate in UK competitions and what

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3rd October 2023
BY Jack Freeland