UK visitor visa application advice from IQA Immigration Specialists

You may be eligible under any of the following categories:

A General Visitor visa will allow you to come to the UK for up to 6 months as a tourist on holiday or to visit friends.  You will not be allowed to take paid or unpaid work in the UK as a visitor.

A Family Visitor visa will allow you to come to the UK for up to 6 months in order to visit a qualifying family member who is living in the UK.

A Business Visitor visa will allow you to come to the UK for up to 6 months to conduct business activities for your job such as business meetings, conferences or attending a pre-arranged interview.  This visa is also for academic visitors, doctors and dentists undertaking the PLAB test, film crew and representatives of an overseas news media organisation.

A Sports Visitor visa will allow you to come to the UK for up to 6 months to take part in a specific sports event or activity.  This visa also allows officials or support staff to work at the event.  You will only be allowed to accept a payment in the form of accommodation, travel expenses or prize money.

An Entertainer Visitor visa will allow you to come to the UK for up to 6 months to take part in a music competition or a qualifying arts festival or cultural event.  There are specific conditions which apply to accepting payment for these activities.

A Child Visitor visa will allow an under 18 year old to enter the UK for up to 6 months as a visitor.  If you are under 18 years old and require a visa in order to visit the UK for any purpose, you must apply under this category.

A Private Medical Treatment Visitor visa will allow you to enter the UK for up to 6 months to obtain pre-arranged private medical care.  It may be possible to apply for an extension of this visa with proof of support from a registered UK doctor.

You should apply for a Marriage Visitor visa if you qualify under the following category:

A Marriage Visitor visa will allow you to enter the UK for up to 6 months to get married in the UK or register a civil partnership in a licensed location.

You should apply for a Permitted Paid Engagement (PPE) visa if you qualify under the following category:

A Permitted Paid Engagement Visitor visa will allow you to enter the UK for up to 1 month to specific paid work without being sponsored.  You must have a formal invitation from the UK organisation who will pay you and the work must be relevant to your expertise and qualifications.

You should apply for a Transit visa if you qualify under the following category:

A Transit Visitor visa allows you to enter the UK only for the purpose of transiting to another country.  There are 2 types of transit visa.  You should apply for a Visitor in Transit visa if you are going through UK border control but leaving the UK within 48 hours.  You should apply for a Direct Airside Transit visa if you are changing fights within 24 hours and are not passing through UK border control.

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