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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.
Additional Hours![]() In Person ConsultationConsultations are normally provided via Skype or telephone. In-person consultations can be arranged at IQA Immigration’s offices in Edinburgh. Time slots for in-person consultations are limited and subject to availability. ![]() In Person Representaion (Premium Service in Scotland)If a client is eligible for and wishes to book an in-person appointment at the UKVI Premium Service Centre in Glasgow, IQA Immigration can provide in-person representation for an additional fee. ![]() |